C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Headers Coming, What Plug Wire?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 02:00 PM
  #1  
forloop's Avatar
forloop
Thread Starter
Racer
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
From: Houston Texas
Default Headers Coming, What Plug Wire?

I have headers on the way. I was wondering what plug wires you would recommend? Is keeping the stock ones a wize option?


Thanks,
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 03:37 PM
  #2  
blktie8's Avatar
blktie8
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,947
Likes: 0
From: Howell MI.
Default Magnecor

www.magnecor.com
I have em and they are great
KV85 FOR HEADERS
Get them at LPE also, and they are little cheaper
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 04:14 PM
  #3  
forloop's Avatar
forloop
Thread Starter
Racer
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
From: Houston Texas
Default

Originally Posted by blktie8
www.magnecor.com
I have em and they are great
KV85 FOR HEADERS
Get them at LPE also, and they are little cheaper

Thanks,
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 04:47 PM
  #4  
Glennm27's Avatar
Glennm27
Race Director
Supporting Lifetime
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 19,557
Likes: 1,470
From: I love you & miss you Linda
2017 C7 of the Year Finalist
St. Jude Contributor
Default

GM's Performance wires are great.
GM part# 12495519

From GM Performance Parts catalog
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 04:52 PM
  #5  
#001 2001 Z06's Avatar
#001 2001 Z06
NCM, WSCC & SCC Member
Supporting Lifetime Gold
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,900
Likes: 1
Default

STOCK STOCK STOCK. Been there, done that. Waste of money.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 07:25 PM
  #6  
Z06ufgrad2002's Avatar
Z06ufgrad2002
Safety Car
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,394
Likes: 6
From: Melbourne FL
Default

I'm using the Taylor Thundervolt 50 10.4 mm wires and have not had any problems with them. Got em at a good price from a supporting vendor.
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...vid=7&pcid=104

Last edited by Z06ufgrad2002; Mar 25, 2005 at 07:30 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 07:50 PM
  #7  
vetterdstr's Avatar
vetterdstr
Team Owner
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 28,753
Likes: 9
From: San Jose/Bear Valley CA
CA Events Coordinator
Default

MSD... (with cool socks)

VR
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2005 | 11:19 AM
  #8  
7LitreC5's Avatar
7LitreC5
Le Mans Master
Supporting Lifetime
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 5,475
Likes: 718
From: Black Forest CO
Default

Stock with coolsocks work fine for me.
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 26, 2005 | 11:44 AM
  #9  
JoeyG's Avatar
JoeyG
Safety Car
25 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 4,537
Likes: 84
From: St. Joseph MO
Cruise-In III Veteran
Cruise-In IV Veteran
Default

MSD's then take the factory heatshields, remove the springs, and then slide the heatshield over the MSD's without a problem.
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2005 | 11:56 AM
  #10  
Scubanme's Avatar
Scubanme
Melting Slicks
10 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,851
Likes: 1
From: San Bruno Ca
Default

Originally Posted by vetterdstr
MSD... (with cool socks)

VR

I'm running the exact same setup. Whatever wire you decide to run, with headers you better go with the cool sox.

Reply
Old Mar 26, 2005 | 11:58 AM
  #11  
FixedRoof's Avatar
FixedRoof
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,744
Likes: 9
From: FL
Cruise-In VI Veteran
Default

I have Crane FireWire's... they were recommended by a local shop here and were the same price as the MSD's... I was gonna reuse the stockers, but ripped one when I installed the headers.. and needed a set fast..
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2005 | 05:01 PM
  #12  
sweetcharity's Avatar
sweetcharity
Safety Car
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,874
Likes: 0
From: Fishing Somewhere Cold
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '15
Default

Originally Posted by Z06ufgrad2002
I'm using the Taylor Thundervolt 50 10.4 mm wires and have not had any problems with them. Got em at a good price from a supporting vendor.
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...vid=7&pcid=104
That's what I have and not a problem one!!!
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2005 | 05:35 PM
  #13  
Jeff Jeff's Avatar
Jeff Jeff
Burning Brakes
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 889
Likes: 0
From: DFW tx
Default

Stock with stock heat shields is all you need. No need to waste your money.
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2005 | 06:03 PM
  #14  
Byter's Avatar
Byter
Racer
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 413
Likes: 0
From: Pennsville, NJ
Default

Originally Posted by #001 2001 Z06
STOCK STOCK STOCK. Been there, done that. Waste of money.
Same here. I agree...
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2005 | 11:44 PM
  #15  
MUKAK's Avatar
MUKAK
Race Director
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 11,061
Likes: 38
From: Menifee CA
Default

Stock is as good as any other aftermarket wire set on the DYNO

To make your self feel better paint them RED like MSDs

Dont waste your $$
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Headers Coming, What Plug Wire?





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:52 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE