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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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It`s time to change the plugs in my 93 LT1. Will be using the NGK TR55-IX as I can get these at work for $47.00 for the set. The question I have is on the plug wires.
Should I stick with the AC Delcos or something else? At work it is the Carquest wires which I am not to sure about. The AC wires I have to purchase some place else.
Need advice
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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I went with the AC Delcos and they worked great. I see no need for anything exotic for my use and the price was reasonable.
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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i always run the delco's, i had a shorting problem with the MSD's but never had a problem with the ACDelco's
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by yellow dragon
i always run the delco's, i had a shorting problem with the MSD's but never had a problem with the ACDelco's
Must have been an installation problem. I've been running the MSDs for nearly 35K miles with stock manifolds and three different types of headers. They've been close, very close to the heat at times, but I've never had a problem with them. They won't fit into your stock looms w/o enlarging them. Easier to start from scratch w/ aftermarket looms. The MSDs are a bit pricey but they're as good a wire as anything out there and better than most.
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Taylor Spiro Pro or Moroso Blue Max
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Check out this web-site when you get the chance, www.magnecor.com, it may change your opinion about spark plug wires.
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I like the stock AC/Delco (Packard) wires. Ditto for the looms, too.
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Originally Posted by yellow dragon
i always run the delco's, i had a shorting problem with the MSD's but never had a problem with the ACDelco's


MSD = JUNK get stock AC
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I have been running MSD and BOSCH for many, many years with no problem. Get what you want, there are virtually no advantages to using MSD,AC, Taylor, Bosch, etc...
They all do the same thing, it just comes down to preference!!

Still do not see why anyone would use Iridium spark plugs, they last the same amount of time as platinums, another marketing ploy that has people believing the more they spend on the product, the better product they get.
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Thanks for all the replys. Just got off the phone with Chris at Superior Chevy and ordered the AC Delcos.
As for the NGK`s, as mentioned I can purchase these at work for $47.00. It`s a no brainer at that price.
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