Spark plug Wires
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member, Inland Empire Chapter
Re: Spark plug Wires (aroulette)
From what Ive read in here MSD 8.5 mm's are the brand of choice. But I just ordered a set of stock wires from TLD myself.
Team Owner
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From: SE NY
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Re: Spark plug Wires (aroulette)
If you are planning some power mods try the TPIS spiral-wound wires; they fit stock looms and look stock yet will handle the power from a higher output HEI.
BTW, in case you have potential clients with factory automation needs, drop me an e-mail and I'll shoot over my res.
BTW, in case you have potential clients with factory automation needs, drop me an e-mail and I'll shoot over my res.
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From: Oak Harbor WA
Re: Spark plug Wires (aroulette)
I have a 90 coupe. What do you recommend for new wires? Is the autozone or napa brand good enough. They are 8mm. If I ned better wires, what do I gain?
Measure the resistance across your old wires, and compare that to the wires of your choice. The lower the resistance the better. If the old wires are better than the new, why change them with that brand?
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From: MA
Re: Spark plug Wires (aroulette)
I had the MSD 8.5mm, four of the spark plug boots cracked from the header heat. Now I have a set of Moroso blue max race wires, the spark plug boots are higher quality and better able to handle heat.
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston TX
Re: Spark plug Wires (aroulette)
I just installed MSD 8.5's on my 96. The fit is great. Are you going to gain horsepower? No. Reliability? Absolutely. Plus, they look really cool. For a lot of people, it's just a cosmetic enhancement, just like polished TB's and valve covers. Nothing wrong with that!
Burning Brakes
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From: Esko MN
Re: Spark plug Wires (aroulette)
The TPiS wires are Taylor wires, I understand.
Question: Do MSD, Taylor, etc. sell the wires pre-cut for each application, or do you have to do it all yourself?
Greg
Question: Do MSD, Taylor, etc. sell the wires pre-cut for each application, or do you have to do it all yourself?
Greg
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston TX
Re: Spark plug Wires (Greg Johnson)
They're all precut. I've found them to all be cut a little longer than stock, which is much needed. There's a little room to re-route them to your liking. MSD makes some great wire dividers too.
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From: Little Elm TX
Re: Spark plug Wires (Greg Johnson)
The TPiS wires are Taylor wires, I understand.
Question: Do MSD, Taylor, etc. sell the wires pre-cut for each application, or do you have to do it all yourself?
Greg
Question: Do MSD, Taylor, etc. sell the wires pre-cut for each application, or do you have to do it all yourself?
Greg