Ignition Wire Set options/recommendations? OE? Repro?
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Ignition Wire Set options/recommendations? OE? Repro?
Am considering...
A) The 'correct' reproduction Packard TVR wires from LectricLimited or
B) Current service replacement 'Delco' wires from GM dealer (probably gray or black I think) or
C) Other... Comparable... Similar... ?
This is for an early C3 SB w/ the points replaced by an electronic ignition kit (under the stock cap). I typically run AC plugs 44s or 45s and nothing real radical as far as timing or performance or anything.
I'm NOT looking for anything that is 'loud' or 'bright' or has crazy HP claims. I'm looking for good quality functional wires that are known to last, not leak and are not 'noisy'(probably not an issue w/ most modern wires). I wouldn't mind 'correct' wires and if all things are equal given a choice that would be the way I'd go.
Any recommendations along these lines?
A) The 'correct' reproduction Packard TVR wires from LectricLimited or
B) Current service replacement 'Delco' wires from GM dealer (probably gray or black I think) or
C) Other... Comparable... Similar... ?
This is for an early C3 SB w/ the points replaced by an electronic ignition kit (under the stock cap). I typically run AC plugs 44s or 45s and nothing real radical as far as timing or performance or anything.
I'm NOT looking for anything that is 'loud' or 'bright' or has crazy HP claims. I'm looking for good quality functional wires that are known to last, not leak and are not 'noisy'(probably not an issue w/ most modern wires). I wouldn't mind 'correct' wires and if all things are equal given a choice that would be the way I'd go.
Any recommendations along these lines?
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Originally Posted by pgtr
Am considering...
A) The 'correct' reproduction Packard TVR wires from LectricLimited or
GOT THOSE
B) Current service replacement 'Delco' wires from GM dealer (probably gray or black I think) or
GOT THOSE TOO - BRAIDED BIGBLOCK
C) Other... Comparable... Similar... ?
Got a set of 8mm black wires from Summit, also a set of 7mm cheapo from the parts store..... they all work
A) The 'correct' reproduction Packard TVR wires from LectricLimited or
GOT THOSE
B) Current service replacement 'Delco' wires from GM dealer (probably gray or black I think) or
GOT THOSE TOO - BRAIDED BIGBLOCK
C) Other... Comparable... Similar... ?
Got a set of 8mm black wires from Summit, also a set of 7mm cheapo from the parts store..... they all work
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I do not think the current Delco replacements are exact. They do the job though. Black boots without the top retainers for the distributor ends but otherwise I cant complain. The cables are gray with the date codes. I bought a set from the Dr. and they work fine.
-Mark.
-Mark.
