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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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I just bought a set of livewires,coil kit, and dyna module from Performance Distributors for my 86. I want to say that the car runs 100% percent better. The idle is much smoother with better throttle response. The only problem I came across is the size of the spark plug wires. I didn't realize that they are 10mm.

Does anyone know where to get a wire loom kit for 10mm wires. I have searched but; can't find much out there. Its like looking for rims to fit the early C4's.

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are the Livewires worth the $ ?
im curious !
For the separators , check ebay item 330530351244

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They are made very well with heat protection. I think that's why they are so thick. They are even numbered. I did change everything including using AC Delco platium plugs. I also bought their cap, rotor, and coil kit with the 7-pin module. I really didn't think it would a noticable difference but; the car needed a tune-up. I would buy the kit again. It made a noticable difference on my 86.
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Right now the wires are all over the place and zip tied back. I want to find a set of wire looms that attach to the valve covers to clean it up.
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a check ebay item 330530351244



sorry , check the summit link oldalaska posted above for looms
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I don't know if you would be interested but; I am selling the Performance Distributor Coil kit in black. It lists for $79.99 plus ship and handling. You get the cap, rotor, and coil. Check out the web-site. The only reason I am selling is because I wanted red and ordered black by mistake. I thought I could live with it.....I ordered the red kit today. The coil kit has about 20 miles on it. It was installed last Saturday Aug 18. I would ask $50 plus shipping but; I work for fed-ex and get discounts.

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