Spark Plug Wire Question
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Spark Plug Wire Question
I have a 96 lt4 which I am putting a new water pump, and steering rack on so I figured while it was apart I would change the plugs and wires. The PO installed Nology Hot wires and I just realized that they are all grounded/connected to the wire loom mounting bolts. They new ones I bought are by Taylor and they do not have these ground wire. I am guessing that these are just part of the hot wires and how they try to justify the $254 that the PO paid. I also just looked through the records and found that these were installed in 2005 and the car had 80k on it. It now has 100k. I was only changing them because it seemed it would be easier with everything apart. Now I am thinking about leaving them in. what are your thoughts on this. how long should plug wires be good and why do they have ground straps on them. The plugs were installed at the same time and they are Nology silverstone. This guy sure liked to spend his money. Should I just leave it all alone as the car runs fine and there is only 20k on these "high performance" parts or take advantage of having the front of the engine off and making it easier to do a tune up. Thanks
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Those are a type of shielded spark plug wire. Why they're on a street car...who knows? a good sales pitch somewhere...
Personally I do not like having potential grounds ANYwhere near spark wires. I do not use the factory loom that lays the wires on each other and on the engine...no way Jose. All it takes is one tiny crack in the insulation and you have arcing. Totally avoidable with separators and wire holders.
If you were still wondering, I'd put some normal wires of good quality on there and forget it. Put them back 100% stock or put them on in a way that you like but make it street DD friendly. Get rid of the fancy grounded cables...thats too fancy for a DD.
Thats a good automotive philosophy to have...do stuff while you;re there. Otherwise you will be back in the same place within weeks to do it anyway...Always do stuff as access presents itself. Thats not often in some cars.
Wipe those sexy wires off and sell 'em on Craigs list.
Personally I do not like having potential grounds ANYwhere near spark wires. I do not use the factory loom that lays the wires on each other and on the engine...no way Jose. All it takes is one tiny crack in the insulation and you have arcing. Totally avoidable with separators and wire holders.
If you were still wondering, I'd put some normal wires of good quality on there and forget it. Put them back 100% stock or put them on in a way that you like but make it street DD friendly. Get rid of the fancy grounded cables...thats too fancy for a DD.
Thats a good automotive philosophy to have...do stuff while you;re there. Otherwise you will be back in the same place within weeks to do it anyway...Always do stuff as access presents itself. Thats not often in some cars.
Wipe those sexy wires off and sell 'em on Craigs list.
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From: colchester CT
Those are a type of shielded spark plug wire. Why they're on a street car...who knows? a good sales pitch somewhere...
Personally I do not like having potential grounds ANYwhere near spark wires. I do not use the factory loom that lays the wires on each other and on the engine...no way Jose. All it takes is one tiny crack in the insulation and you have arcing. Totally avoidable with separators and wire holders.
If you were still wondering, I'd put some normal wires of good quality on there and forget it. Put them back 100% stock or put them on in a way that you like but make it street DD friendly. Get rid of the fancy grounded cables...thats too fancy for a DD.
Thats a good automotive philosophy to have...do stuff while you;re there. Otherwise you will be back in the same place within weeks to do it anyway...Always do stuff as access presents itself. Thats not often in some cars.
Wipe those sexy wires off and sell 'em on Craigs list.
Personally I do not like having potential grounds ANYwhere near spark wires. I do not use the factory loom that lays the wires on each other and on the engine...no way Jose. All it takes is one tiny crack in the insulation and you have arcing. Totally avoidable with separators and wire holders.
If you were still wondering, I'd put some normal wires of good quality on there and forget it. Put them back 100% stock or put them on in a way that you like but make it street DD friendly. Get rid of the fancy grounded cables...thats too fancy for a DD.
Thats a good automotive philosophy to have...do stuff while you;re there. Otherwise you will be back in the same place within weeks to do it anyway...Always do stuff as access presents itself. Thats not often in some cars.
Wipe those sexy wires off and sell 'em on Craigs list.
