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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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I'm changing out the plugs and wires this weekend and I was looking for an opinion on which of the two wires I should go for?

7mm
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-4...ire-set-8.aspx

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8.5mm
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-4...res-set-8.aspx

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Originally Posted by c5Cruiser
I'm changing out the plugs and wires this weekend and I was looking for an opinion on which of the two wires I should go for?

7mm
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-4...ire-set-8.aspx

or the
8.5mm
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-4...res-set-8.aspx

Save your money and go with the 7mm set, the MSD wires will only empty your pocket!
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by c5Cruiser
I'm changing out the plugs and wires this weekend and I was looking for an opinion on which of the two wires I should go for?

7mm
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-4...ire-set-8.aspx

or the
8.5mm
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-4...res-set-8.aspx

Neither.....

How can you go wrong with the GM wires??

12495519 – GMPP red spark plug wire set – 55.20: from GMPartshouse.
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Save your money and go with the 7mm set, the MSD wires will only empty your pocket!
Both sets are $69.95 ea.
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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Neither.....

How can you go wrong with the GM wires??

12495519 – GMPP red spark plug wire set – 55.20: from GMPartshouse.
$55.20? I'll look into them.
Thanks!
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I have the MSDs and so far so good. GM reds are fine pieces as well. To be honest the only reason I used MSDs was I needed something quick as I was getting the car ready for display in the Valvoline Dyno Display at the Mid West Nationals. I only had 2 days and the dealer had to order them in so the neighborhood speed shop could get MSDs the next day. I've heard nothing but good about the GM reds but I've had no trouble with the MSDs!!
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I have the MSDs and so far so good. GM reds are fine pieces as well. To be honest the only reason I used MSDs was I needed something quick as I was getting the car ready for display in the Valvoline Dyno Display at the Mid West Nationals. I only had 2 days and the dealer had to order them in so the neighborhood speed shop could get MSDs the next day. I've heard nothing but good about the GM reds but I've had no trouble with the MSDs!!
I may go MSD also.
Just like your stealership, they have to order them and WCC has the MSD's in stock.
Once I start working on her I just want to finish it and not go back when the parts get in.
Thanks for the info.
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