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Apr 1, 2008 | 10:30 PM

LT1GMC

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GMPP Red plug wire question

I bought a set of the 12495519 GMPP red plug wires, and mine have no markings on them at all, except for DEED in raised letters on the end on the plug boot itself. I just want to know if thats what others have gotten, in a plain white box, with a General Motors label. I don't want to be ripped off with counterfeit parts. Thanks

Oh yeah, are they supposed to have metal protectors, or do you reuse original ones?

Apr 1, 2008 | 10:54 PM

MagRedConv

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When I installed mine I don't recall any markings; who did you purchase from? No, they don't come with the metal protectors, use as is.

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Apr 2, 2008 | 07:52 AM

LT1GMC

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When I installed mine I don't recall any markings; who did you purchase from? No, they don't come with the metal protectors.

I bought them from a reputable online dealer, but I wouldn't name anyone without knowing that had a real problem and that they wouldn't fix it first. Sometimes its not their fault.

Apr 2, 2008 | 11:14 AM

jon c

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you dont need to reuse the metal protectors just put the wires on as you received them....

Apr 3, 2008 | 08:56 PM

Bob Chapman

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Use the "metal protectors" if you have long tube headers.

Apr 4, 2008 | 12:11 AM

vjjack04

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Put them on; no power improvement regardless. So if you like the red look, good.

I have long tube headers and no heat shield; no problem.

It's your choice.

Apr 4, 2008 | 08:55 AM

lucky131969

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Yeah, the metal protectors on the spark plug boots are just for show. GM engineers designed them to add extra weight and cost to the vehicle. Of course they are not needed, just toss em in the trash.

Apr 4, 2008 | 06:53 PM

vjjack04

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Funny fellas; those GM engineers.

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Jul 4, 2013 | 12:08 PM

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bringing this back from the dead. Mine say DEED on the boots and nothing else anywhere.

Jul 4, 2013 | 01:13 PM

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bringing this back from the dead. Mine say DEED on the boots and nothing else anywhere.

It's all good

I've had a couple of sets, both from the Chevy dealer. First set only had DEED on the boot. Newest set had DEED on the boot and Chevy symbol and Chevorlet in white on the wire.

Jul 4, 2013 | 01:53 PM

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93civEJ1

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It's all good

I've had a couple of sets, both from the Chevy dealer. First set only had DEED on the boot. Newest set had DEED on the boot and Chevy symbol and Chevorlet in white on the wire.

yeah...mine were just solid red with nothing wrote on the wires.

Jul 4, 2013 | 04:52 PM

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Paul 75 L82

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That's the same box I got from my local GM guy, use the metal protectors.

Jul 4, 2013 | 06:20 PM

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racebum

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i never could see the reason for these. for $40 you can get exact fit denso wires that spec out within an ohm or two of each other and the oem heat shields fit perfectly

Jul 4, 2013 | 06:32 PM

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The GM Performance Red Wires are some of the best quality wires for the cost out there. They fit excellent and last a very long time with normal wear and tear and care. They fit the metal heat shields and attach tight to the plug and coil tower/

Jul 5, 2013 | 01:48 PM

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Yeah, the metal protectors on the spark plug boots are just for show. GM engineers designed them to add extra weight and cost to the vehicle. Of course they are not needed, just toss em in the trash.

I really miss this guys sense of humor.

Jul 5, 2013 | 08:18 PM

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I really miss this guys sense of humor.

What do you mean miss he is still around.

Jul 7, 2013 | 12:00 AM

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Running them on my '03 (also had them on my '00) and they work great.

Jul 7, 2013 | 12:06 AM

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Running them on my '03 (also had them on my '00) and they work great.

Gene Culley.. GM Parts Warehouse... Done Deal

Jul 7, 2013 | 06:35 PM

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Gene Culley.. GM Parts Warehouse... Done Deal

Thats where I bought mine. They looked the same as in the pic above. Instead of the metal heat shield I used the cool sox kevlar covers. They are expensive but look pretty good.

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