Which spark plug wires?
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Which spark plug wires?
My car has headers. I recently put on some MSD wires because a mechanic told me that the noise I was hearing was due to the wires I had. Sure enough, changed the wires and noise stopped. The MSD wires came recommended and the parts store agreed. However, after one day the heat from the header burnt one of the wires. Which wires will work with headers?
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Does anybody know the part code for stock Z06 wires?
Thanks for the help.
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My car has headers. I recently put on some MSD wires because a mechanic told me that the noise I was hearing was due to the wires I had. Sure enough, changed the wires and noise stopped. The MSD wires came recommended and the parts store agreed. However, after one day the heat from the header burnt one of the wires. Which wires will work with headers?
Thank you.
Thank you.
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I'm running Melrose Plug wires and cool sox - actually, my "cool sox" are NOT the "Cool Sox" brand - I got them from Thunder Racing and they withstand 1200* heat - can't remember the brand name though - many of my "socks" touch, but no heat problems.
Ah, just as I posted, I remembered - I've got Taylor "Fire Sleeves" - I like 'em!
Ah, just as I posted, I remembered - I've got Taylor "Fire Sleeves" - I like 'em!
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They are fine
The GM Red Performance wires are HALF the price of the black ones, can use the heat/RF shields and look great too. Go to Gene. He has them for just over $50.
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There are no "Z06" wires ... the Z06 comes with the same plug wires as the LS1 ... Maybe you're thinking of the GM Performance wires I referenced in post #8 above ??
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
WOW! I've had no problems what so ever with my MSD's and NGK TR-55's.
I hope all gets sorted out!
Thanks,Matt
I hope all gets sorted out!
Thanks,Matt
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I spoke to a mechanic who worked for the shop who originally put on my headers. He said that the shop uses Taylors. I have ordered a set and should have them by Monday. Thanks for all the help.
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Does It?
BIGHANK
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My Z06 came from the factory with the "grey" stock wires, but it is a 2001, so GM may have switched to the Performance Plug wires in a later Model Year for the Z06. Regardless, the Performance wires are, to my mind, the best buy based on both price and performance ... sounds like you've made this discovery too ...
