plugs and wires upgrade...question
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Instructor
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plugs and wires upgrade...question
Would like to change stock equipment. Am considering NGK TR55s copper (gapped at 50?) and either GM Hotwires or MSD 8.5mm. Pretty sure the NGKs are the way to go after reading several posts, but wonder if one wire set is better than the other. What about radio interference? Thanks.
Drifting
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Re: plugs and wires upgrade...question (RogueC5)
I'm happy with my Magnecore wires and TR55s. As for gapping I think .50 is a little on the tight side for a bone stock car but if you plan on doing some more mods before changing them again it is probably about right. It is always better to be a little on the small side. If you are going to keep it stock I think .55 would be better :cheers:
Jerry
Jerry
Melting Slicks
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From: Aloha, Oregon
Re: plugs and wires upgrade...question (QuickSilver97)
i have MSD wires here. i did them because they are <50ohm's/ft vs. 1000ohm/ft of the stock wire (stock wire will ohm out at 350ohms. the wire is only 5" long, or so). however, i did not get any appreciable gain in power. gap the plugs at .055. the wires will not affect radio any more than stock wires, which is to say- none.
Drifting
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From: Norman Oklahoma
Re: plugs and wires upgrade...question (Cam69ss)
So replacing the plugs and wires with aftermarket parts will not gain any increase in power on a stock engine car?
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Jerry
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Re: plugs and wires upgrade...question (RogueC5)
MSD'S also. Very fast and easy install. I've had great luck with
this brand over the years. Using stock plugs also. :seeya
[Modified by thehub, 6:05 PM 3/16/2002]
this brand over the years. Using stock plugs also. :seeya
[Modified by thehub, 6:05 PM 3/16/2002]
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Re: plugs and wires upgrade...question (blackjack)
A waste of time and money if yours are still good, except for bench racing, of course. Most wires are made by the same two or three wire makers and colored and branded differently. Many magazines have done detailed tests of different plugs and wires and found no difference on performance. :yesnod:
But, spend your bucks how ya want! :lol:
But, spend your bucks how ya want! :lol:
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Re: plugs and wires upgrade...question (thehub)
MSD'S also. Very fast and easy install. I've had great luck with
this brand over the years. Using stock plugs also. :seeya
this brand over the years. Using stock plugs also. :seeya