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Jul 27, 2012 | 03:02 PM

cmessineo

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Plug wire question

Hi all, I'm changing out my old plug wires and was wondering if you can leave the factory metal sleeves off. I'm replacing with GM Red wires.

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Jul 27, 2012 | 03:16 PM

TOPCATHR

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the new wires are usually heat resistant. i put mine back on.....cant hurt

Jul 27, 2012 | 04:33 PM

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You'll get a whine on your radio without them

Jul 27, 2012 | 04:46 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Camjamsdad

You'll get a whine on your radio without them

Well I've been running without them for years without any whining . . . well every once in a while some of the female voices drive me nuts, but I've never noticed the whine.

rr

Jul 27, 2012 | 04:51 PM

NukeC5

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Haha^^^

OP, you should be fine without them. I dont have a problem with them off.

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Jul 27, 2012 | 04:56 PM

bighank

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Put them back on - whats the problem

When I did plugs and wires I got the red ones from Gene. The metal cans fit perfectly just like on the black wires. Put them back on and be done with it.

Jul 27, 2012 | 05:07 PM

andrec10

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Just did my plugs and wires. MSD wires and NGK plugs. The metal things wont fit over the MSD wires...

Jul 27, 2012 | 05:27 PM

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I did MSD wires and kept them on, They are a little loose since the boot is not designed for the shells. It will prolong the life of the boots slightly if you keep them, but I doubt it's much difference. I actually also slipped the shells into the Taylor fiberglass socks for double resistance from the turbo manifolds. Just food for thought.

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Jul 27, 2012 | 11:55 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bighank

When I did plugs and wires I got the red ones from Gene. The metal cans fit perfectly just like on the black wires. Put them back on and be done with it.

Did the same thing when I changed out the plugs/wires on the '00 I had. Fit perfectly.