Best plug wires? MSD?
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Melting Slicks
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Best plug wires? MSD?
I have Taylor Thunderbolts which lasted 20K miles, but pulled a boot and the terminal, some carbon core, and a long thin wire stayed on the plug. Time to change plug wires.
What's the best plug wire for a supercharged motor (high cylinder pressure) with headers (high heat near wires)?
I did a search, and some recommend MSD. Is MSD still tops?
Edit: BTW - Best price I found is $59.95 from Scoggin Dickey
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/1528...-LS1-Boots.htm
Also, is Koolsox 'required'? It's yet another $42.99 (http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...761CD4F5W40844)
Thanks.
What's the best plug wire for a supercharged motor (high cylinder pressure) with headers (high heat near wires)?
I did a search, and some recommend MSD. Is MSD still tops?
Edit: BTW - Best price I found is $59.95 from Scoggin Dickey
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/1528...-LS1-Boots.htm
Also, is Koolsox 'required'? It's yet another $42.99 (http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...761CD4F5W40844)
Thanks.
Last edited by blu00rdstr; Aug 22, 2005 at 12:12 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Leon Iowa
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
Originally Posted by blu00rdstr
I have Taylor Thunderbolts which lasted 20K miles, but pulled a boot and the terminal, some carbon core, and a long thin wire stayed on the plug. Time to change plug wires.
What's the best plug wire for a supercharged motor (high cylinder pressure) with headers (high heat near wires)?
I did a search, and some recommend MSD. Is MSD still tops?
Edit: BTW - Best price I found is $59.95 from Scoggin Dickey
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/1528...-LS1-Boots.htm
Also, is Koolsox 'required'? It's yet another $42.99 (http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...761CD4F5W40844)
Thanks.
What's the best plug wire for a supercharged motor (high cylinder pressure) with headers (high heat near wires)?
I did a search, and some recommend MSD. Is MSD still tops?
Edit: BTW - Best price I found is $59.95 from Scoggin Dickey
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/1528...-LS1-Boots.htm
Also, is Koolsox 'required'? It's yet another $42.99 (http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...761CD4F5W40844)
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by jimcork1
Do the MSD wires affect raido reception. Static or loss of range. Thanks 99 Nassau Blue
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Originally Posted by jimcork1
Do the MSD wires affect raido reception. Static or loss of range. Thanks 99 Nassau Blue
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From: Dothan AL
Originally Posted by c3andc5
I recently installed MSD 8.5mm Superconductor wires when I changed my plugs to the Iridiums. No EMI/RFI and no noticeable affect on reception.
done mine this past weekend, so far so good
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Originally Posted by c3andc5
I recently installed MSD 8.5mm Superconductor wires when I changed my plugs to the Iridiums. No EMI/RFI and no noticeable affect on reception.
Put mine one over a year ago and NO problems at all...
I used the old stock heat shields on the new wires as well. Not perfect but they fit "ok" and I felt the extra protection would be good...
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Magnecor Wires for me... LPE sells them for 60 bucks.. these are top shelf wires 
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I also had misfire codes using the MSD's that showed up on a OBDII scanner. I went back to stock wires using the koolsocks and no more misfire codes.
Callawaycars.com sells some nice wire sets...pricey but they look sweet!
Callawaycars.com sells some nice wire sets...pricey but they look sweet!
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Originally Posted by blu00rdstr
Of course, now that I ordered the MSDs you guys mention misfires!
...So, what causes it, too much resistance, plug gap too wide, or leaky wires?
...So, what causes it, too much resistance, plug gap too wide, or leaky wires?
Get the Magnecor's and call it a day!!!
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From: Dothan AL
did anyone notice a drop in gas mileage AFTER switching to MSD plugswires? I seem to have dropped from 20 to 19, driving the same to and from work each day. also switch to NGK Iridium plugs. what gives?