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Nov 15, 2006 | 07:43 PM

VETTING

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Protection for plug wires?

Is it worth the effort to put a kool sox type product on my spark plug wires? I have AR headers on my 04 Coupe. Thanks for opinions.

Nov 15, 2006 | 07:44 PM

16Again

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It's an ounce of prevention.

Nov 15, 2006 | 07:53 PM

iaanr

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Also just put some ARH on my 04. I was initially debating the kool sox. After a short drive today, I popped the hood and touched the plug wires. They were hot as hell. Just got done ordering the Koolsox from LPE.

Nov 16, 2006 | 03:29 PM

FKING1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 16Again

It's an ounce of prevention.

I burned through a plug wire when first putting the headers on.
Fred

Nov 16, 2006 | 03:40 PM

jbauch357

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I threw them on my plug wires as a precaution after adding headers, I want reliability along with my HP gains (my buddy melted a wire soon after adding headers to his '97). Obviously the install was very easy and I used zip-ties to hold them in place. The only part of the wire that is exposed is the boot on the coil.

Nov 16, 2006 | 07:25 PM

tiojames

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I put Summit's tube plug wire protectors on my car when I put the headers on. Headers are coated, but I didn't want to take a chance.

Nov 17, 2006 | 11:45 AM

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I use Taylor boots, and them come in all kinds of pretty colors.

Nov 17, 2006 | 12:30 PM

BQuicksilver

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Autozone carries koolsox. They are worth it.

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i reused the stock metal plug covers and havent had an issue that i can see

Nov 18, 2006 | 11:55 AM

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Jeff Jeff

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Stock wires with heat shields are fine and work well with headers. If you have aftermarket wires with headers, you need some type of heat protection, or you will eventually melt the wires.

Nov 18, 2006 | 01:20 PM

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VETTING

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Thanks to all!! I'm going with the ounce of prevention theory. I went ahead and ordered Kool Sox, I got a coupon from Corvette Central, along with some other stuff. Point, click, spend money!

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