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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Default Changing spark wires

hey, i apologize if this is a dumb question but, when i bought my vette it had 8mm MSD wires on it, i'm im looking to put on 8.5mm wires....will this affect my timing at all? thanks in advance
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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No affect on timing or anything else except your wire-looms are too small for the 8.5s.
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 94z07fx3
No affect on timing or anything else except your wire-looms are too small for the 8.5s.
Why are you changing them?
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by pkazsr
Why are you changing them?

Why are you wasting money?
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Default axesols03...go w your project!

8.5mm wires are perfectly OK....mine were installed under shorty headers sans the original dividers w plenty of clearance...have 8k miles on w no problems. Go w your project as planned obtaining 8.5mm dividers is NBD.

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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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im changing because 2 of them where touching against headers and have a few burn spots in the rubber installation. They look old and i dont know when the plugs where put on, i have some extra cash and time right now so id like the peace of mind of knowing i have new plugs and wires, thanks for your input
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