, what kind of sparkplug wires do you guys use? I believe 8mm wires are recommended for the LT1, but the only AC Delco wires I see are 7mm.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2010
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OEM, Taylor, MSD, Bosch, Accell etc etc. They are all just fine.
With any wire, make sure the connections are good,, they are RF style, and to check them for resistance every once in a while.
OEM will last quite some time.
Hardest part is picking the color.
With any wire, make sure the connections are good,, they are RF style, and to check them for resistance every once in a while.
OEM will last quite some time.
Hardest part is picking the color.
Instructor
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From: Midwest
If you now have 7mm wires you may want to stay with them unless you want to change your 7mm wire holders. I can't remember what size came stock, I think 7mm, but trying to install an 8mm into a 7mm holder often breaks them, especially if old and brittle. Spiral core wires are more rugged, especially if you pull them on and off for changing plugs or other work. Plug wire resistance is important on computerized vehicles, spiral core does not measure much resistance with an ohm meter but instead utilizes the windings (spiral) that provides inductive reactance, a different type of resistance called impedance, so don't worry about the low ohm readings, they work well.
Last edited by dynocar; Jul 24, 2011 at 08:56 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: WV
I switched to Taylor wires because they are rated to 600 degrees whereas alot of the other mediiem priced wires including the Accels I took off are only rated to 400 degrees..This makes a big difference especially if you have headers..
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Burning Brakes
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OEM from Rock Auto, I paid $35.00 + shipping "close out sale" also paid $35.00 for Accel 9000 Wires" but I never used them decided to stay with OEM" for the best prices you can't beat Rock Auto
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Safety Car
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From: Jacksonville FL
As stated, Taylor make some good wires. Get a universal set and put the ends on after routing the wires like you want them for a truly custom fit. They make a good 8mm set for about $50 and you can get a rainbow choice of colors.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
If you now have 7mm wires you may want to stay with them unless you want to change your 7mm wire holders. I can't remember what size came stock, I think 7mm, but trying to install an 8mm into a 7mm holder often breaks them, especially if old and brittle. Spiral core wires are more rugged, especially if you pull them on and off for changing plugs or other work. Plug wire resistance is important on computerized vehicles, spiral core does not measure much resistance with an ohm meter but instead utilizes the windings (spiral) that provides inductive reactance, a different type of resistance called impedance, so don't worry about the low ohm readings, they work well.
Resistance is very important
Safety Car
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From: Birmingham Al
I have a set of MSD Super Conductor 8.5 on my 96 ..Great wires but the 8.5s the size are hard to get wire looms and the like for the 8.5 so if you go with this size make sure can get the stuff that will fit the wires.. Great wires not cheep... If you can ever get them to lock on the spark plug will not come off but pain to get them to lock ..You have to have a strat push and we all know now easy that is on a C-4.. Good luck
