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Old May 19, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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hey guys I need some quick thoughts/answers.


I'm doing a header install and in the process i messed up a wire... :slam: so after searching all over town i can't find replacement Ac delcos within 2 days... The dealer has a set and wont' break it for $180.00


I'm considering installing the autolite professionals that are at a local parts' store... thoughts?

Thanks david
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Originally Posted by N0TDADYS_98
hey guys I need some quick thoughts/answers.


I'm doing a header install and in the process i messed up a wire... :slam: so after searching all over town i can't find replacement Ac delcos within 2 days... The dealer has a set and wont' break it for $180.00


I'm considering installing the autolite professionals that are at a local parts' store... thoughts?

Thanks david
ewwww! Just call Fred beans have have a set of GM Hotwires shipped overnight. im sure its less than 70.00!
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went with the autolites.. so far so good... After spending all those hours doing the header install, i wanted to start her up... very smooth idel... will post up later if I have any problems... They dyno should let me know if they are interferring with spark.. On the flip side i have new Uran. AC/delco plugs... I also got a good chance to look at my plugs... and with over 112k miles... they looked GREAT!!!!!!>
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Old May 20, 2006 | 06:51 AM
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over 112 K miles on the original plugs?!?!? that's impressive. original wires also??
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Old May 26, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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over 112 K miles on the original plugs?!?!? that's impressive. original wires also??
yup... wire broke pretty easily and i was grabbing the boot... that was a sure sign i needed to replace...


So far no problems... AFR's are 12:1 without a tuen.
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I had good results with MSD 8.5mm wires.
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get the Jeg's brand wires. $40. good stuff.
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