Spark plug wires???
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Burning Brakes
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Spark plug wires???
I need spark plug wires for my 86. What does everyone here recommend?
Also, where is the cheapest prices? Would it be better if I got 8.5mm wires over 8mm? Opinions please!
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Also, where is the cheapest prices? Would it be better if I got 8.5mm wires over 8mm? Opinions please!
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Re: Spark plug wires??? (darkman5001)
If you want them to look stock & fit the stock looms yet have much lower resistance than stock go with TPIS wires. I run these in the Vette with stock exhaust manifolds.
If you want the lowest resistance go with MSG 8.5mm SuperConductors and Made For You looms from Summit. I run these in the IROC with LT headers. Taylor now also makes a very low resistance wire but I don't know the call out on it.
If you want the lowest resistance go with MSG 8.5mm SuperConductors and Made For You looms from Summit. I run these in the IROC with LT headers. Taylor now also makes a very low resistance wire but I don't know the call out on it.
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Re: Spark plug wires??? (bogus)
:iagree: with the Taylor spiral pro. Summit do them in a 30' roll, various colours. That way you can route them as you like and cut them to fit.
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Re: Spark plug wires??? (65Z01)
If you want them to look stock & fit the stock looms yet have much lower resistance than stock go with TPIS wires. I run these in the Vette with stock exhaust manifolds.
If you want the lowest resistance go with MSG 8.5mm SuperConductors and Made For You looms from Summit. I run these in the IROC with LT headers. Taylor now also makes a very low resistance wire but I don't know the call out on it.
If you want the lowest resistance go with MSG 8.5mm SuperConductors and Made For You looms from Summit. I run these in the IROC with LT headers. Taylor now also makes a very low resistance wire but I don't know the call out on it.
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Re: Spark plug wires??? (darkman5001)
MSD 8.5mm Superconductor here, but i dont think it matters so much with the stock system as long as you buy a good brand-name wire.
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Re: Spark plug wires??? (vader86)
MSD 8.5mm Superconductor here, but i dont think it matters so much with the stock system as long as you buy a good brand-name wire.
MSD 8.5 Super Conductor's here
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Re: Spark plug wires??? (ld85)
I agree with all that have replied to this topic. You should use spark plug wires.
Seriously, one thing I have found is cheaper isn't always better. I tried the AutoZone set. The worked fine. The routing was a little rough. I used the Taylor semi custom set. I had to put one end on. Insulation was great and it made the engine run smooth and look pretty. It is up to you which works best for the buck.
Seriously, one thing I have found is cheaper isn't always better. I tried the AutoZone set. The worked fine. The routing was a little rough. I used the Taylor semi custom set. I had to put one end on. Insulation was great and it made the engine run smooth and look pretty. It is up to you which works best for the buck.