I need plug wires........what are you using?
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I need plug wires........what are you using?
I have 8.5mm MSD spark plug wires, but I melted one and need to get a new set. I don't want to spend a fortune but would like the best performance possible at a reasonable price..........
So what do you guys recommend?
So what do you guys recommend?
Melting Slicks
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From: Leon Iowa
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Originally Posted by 00'Vette
I have 8.5mm MSD spark plug wires, but I melted one and need to get a new set. I don't want to spend a fortune but would like the best performance possible at a reasonable price..........
So what do you guys recommend?
So what do you guys recommend?
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Originally Posted by dmoran1845
MSD Wires. 
Yeah, I got LG's! So far the MSD's are recommended! I saw them going for $90 a set in a mag I have.
Thats quite a bit for some plug wires............Is there any vendors selling the 8.5 MSD's for a better price?I'm also thinking about getting some plug covers........
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MSD's are the worst wires out there imo. I went through three sets of them with out headers. They look cool, but there are thin inside and are not durable. Go with some GM performance wires, they are cheap and very reliable
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From: Leon Iowa
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I got mine at Summit Racing Equipment. Pt #msd-32819 for $59.88http://http://store.summitracing.com...earchType=Make
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by Monster231
MSD's are the worst wires out there imo. I went through three sets of them with out headers. They look cool, but there are thin inside and are not durable. Go with some GM performance wires, they are cheap and very reliable
that's what I have.. with the new recommended AC Iridium plugs. They are pre-gapped at.040
Last edited by SLPRC5; Dec 19, 2005 at 02:02 AM.
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Originally Posted by edensknight
Magnecore wires here!
Bought from Magnecor at 248-669-6688 or magnecor.com
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by mvvette97
I got mine at Summit Racing Equipment. Pt #msd-32819 for $59.88http://http://store.summitracing.com...earchType=Make
I'll give them a call and get me some. I have been using them for 2 plus years and they have worked great, and $60 is alot better than the 90 I saw them go for. When I got the car the MSD's were on it...
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Originally Posted by edensknight
Magnecore wires here!
Magnecor also has a lifetime warranty and will sell single wires for accidental melt downs as well.
Really noticed a difference in the idle and feel after the wires were install.
Check out the Magnecor web page. The information is fantastic.
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Eh... this is all placebo. The only way you'll get any improvement with an a/m plug wire is if you have defects in the stockers.
BTW I have a set of magnecors that I bought 1.5 years ago and never installed. $50 and they're yours.
BTW I have a set of magnecors that I bought 1.5 years ago and never installed. $50 and they're yours.
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
Eh... this is all placebo. The only way you'll get any improvement with an a/m plug wire is if you have defects in the stockers.
BTW I have a set of magnecors that I bought 1.5 years ago and never installed. $50 and they're yours.
BTW I have a set of magnecors that I bought 1.5 years ago and never installed. $50 and they're yours.
Some one should buy those. 