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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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What spark plug wires work best with headers?
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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I think the GM/Delco Red wires work best for fitment. Many cars here have them.

MSD's are supposed to have a higher temp jacketing but don't fit quite as nice. Not that it's a problem, just the boots are a little long. I have the MSD's with headers and am happy with them.
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I use Accel on my 01 Z without issues minus the rear pass/ driver needing a heat jacket.
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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You can try Accel Extreme 9000 wires. The boots are ceramic. No heat jackets required.

http://www.accel-ignition.com/

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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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I would be happy to help you out with the AC Delco items.

||--Genuine GM Tune-Up Items--||

12495519 – GMPP red spark plug wire set – 60.00
12621258 – GM AC Delco Iridium spark plugs – 6.47 each
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by nj02vette
I think the GM/Delco Red wires work best for fitment. Many cars here have them.
That's what I've got and so far so good.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Gene Culley
I would be happy to help you out with the AC Delco items.

||--Genuine GM Tune-Up Items--||

12495519 – GMPP red spark plug wire set – 60.00
12621258 – GM AC Delco Iridium spark plugs – 6.47 each
good combo

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I'm running MSD 8.5mm wires, with the stock metal heat shields back over the plugs and a set of KoolSox shields for extra protection. All done with a set of NGK plugs at the same time.

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Red wires from Gene
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I've got the GM red wires, also with the metal heat shields, and KoolSox's.
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I bought the MSD wires be sure you also get the thermal boots for them.
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I've tried most of them and seem to always have problems with the wire on the drivers side can't remember the #. My mechanic has recommended Magnacors.

I have a home made metal sleve on that wire right now. I think I'll try Magnacores next.
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Originally Posted by nj02vette
I think the GM/Delco Red wires work best for fitment. Many cars here have them.

I was eating spark plug wires constantly until ECS went with these.
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Taylor 10mm wires are the only wires I'll ever use. I've used msd and those red GM wires and they don't last and perform like the Taylors.
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Red GM wires here with headers.
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GMPP red wires and plugs from Gene. Been on about 6 months or so. Had to pull them off and replace the header gaskets last week. They slid off smooth, and looked like they had just come out of the box.
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Originally Posted by pjazz
I've tried most of them and seem to always have problems with the wire on the drivers side can't remember the #. My mechanic has recommended Magnacors.

I have a home made metal sleve on that wire right now. I think I'll try Magnacores next.
Same here. It's the #5 wire on the driver's side. It's the only one that burns in half. This time I went with MSD and I agree with nj02vette, the boots are a little too long. I also use KoolSox covers on my wires. In order to try to protect #5 this time, I gave it double protection. I put two KoolSox covers on the wire. I guess time will tell.
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MSD Wires on my SC Vette with Kooks LT. NO heat shields, No heat socks, No problems in 3 1/2 years.

Be sure to use a little Dielectric grease on both end when installing.
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Thanks for the referrals. I certainly appreciate it.
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