Braided spark plug wires
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Heel & Toe
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From: Ontario
Braided spark plug wires
My 435 67 vette had a miss after a complete restoration. I finally found a bad transistor in the TI amplifier and it ran perfectly for a while.I had tried a set of Accel 8 mm wires and the car was fine. When I reinstalled the new repro dated braided wires the car began to miss again. I have been told by some corvette acquaintances that these braided wires are garbage and only good for judging. I am both perplexed and pissed. I can't believe that Corvette parts suppliers would sell such an inferior product for a place as important as the engine ignition.These wires are difficult to install with the ignition shielding properly setup. Any one have any similar problems?Thanks Dan.
Le Mans Master
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From: Going too fast over the hill. Iowa
I use the Accel blue braided 8003B wires for BB engines with a lifetime warranty. Engine heat (on an A-C car) will kill them, but Accel has replaced mine 4 times in 12 years.
Melting Slicks
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From: Dadeville AL
When I put a new crate engine in my car a few years ago, I used braided covered spark plug wires. The engine never ran well above 5,000 RPM, but I wasn't sure why. By about 5,000 miles, the engine began to miss and I eventually traced the problem to the spark plug wires. When I replaced the braided wires with conventional high performance wires, the engine ran great. Perhaps its too much to expect a wire with high voltage in the center and a convenient ground on the outside to last very long.
Melting Slicks
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From: New Smyrna Beach FL
Originally Posted by Dr.T
My 435 67 vette had a miss after a complete restoration. I finally found a bad transistor in the TI amplifier and it ran perfectly for a while.I had tried a set of Accel 8 mm wires and the car was fine. When I reinstalled the new repro dated braided wires the car began to miss again. I have been told by some corvette acquaintances that these braided wires are garbage and only good for judging. I am both perplexed and pissed. I can't believe that Corvette parts suppliers would sell such an inferior product for a place as important as the engine ignition.These wires are difficult to install with the ignition shielding properly setup. Any one have any similar problems?Thanks Dan.
Last edited by 67435animal; Nov 14, 2004 at 05:25 AM.
