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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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I am replacing my plugs and wires and are looking for a set of good wires, any recomendations on the wires? I am buying NGK TR55 plugs
I was told I wanted the Red wires.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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The MSD and GM wires work just fine. Both are available in red.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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I like the Taylor wires. You can get from Summit Racing. Available in lots of colors.
I like either Red or Blue. Easy grip boot is nice.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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Where can I buy the GM wires?
I called the dealer and they quoted me like $175
Taylors are $60 in stock at Seco's (Blue only)
Bosch are $70 at Autozones
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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GM Performance wires are Red. Save your money on aftermarket wires. The LS1 wires are so short you won't gain anything buying a high dollar wire. Contact Gene Culley here on the forum for a good deal on the GMPP wires.

As a heads up you will destroy your current wires removing them. Removing them will also be a four letter word project. Buy a tube of dielectric silicone for the reinstall. Makes removal easier in the future.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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I bought the best NAPA had, 1/2 the resistance of stock GM wires and guaranteed for life.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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Yeah, call Gene at GMPartshouse, GMPP wires are around 60 bucks:
Gene's part # aand price:
12495519 – GMPP red spark plug wire set – 60.00
Be sure you use gloves as well or you'll add a couple knuckles to the cost.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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I called Gene and he said he could not get the wires to me until next week. (Alabama)
Still looking
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I used GMPP Reds too
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We keep the red MSD's in stock. They are $67.99. We can get you the NGK plugs with it too if you need a set.

MSD Spark Plug Wires

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Thanks,
But I had the Dealer order me the GMPP Red wires today
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Thank you very kindly for the referrals.

||--Genuine GM Tune-Up Items--||

12495519 – GMPP red spark plug wire set – 60.00
12609877 – GM AC Delco Iridium spark plugs – 6.28 each
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The red GM wires will ohm out at around 700 ohm's of resistance. The MSD wires ohm out at around 26 ohm's of resistance.
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Originally Posted by willyfastz
The red GM wires will ohm out at around 700 ohm's of resistance. The MSD wires ohm out at around 26 ohm's of resistance.
Wow, good info
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