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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by lucky131969
What, to actually speak from experience, and provide a clarification for the forum member inquiring?......yeah, I guess it matters to me.....significantly more than it does to you.
That white stripe was left over from an MSD Optispark install. Do you know where to buy that stuff.
The only "clarification" the forum member inquired about, was where to locate the tubing, not the color of the stripe. Now he knows.
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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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I am color blind anyway. So the point is moot.
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Old Oct 4, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by mixalive
I am color blind anyway. So the point is moot.
True, unless you acutally tried to do a search for the tubing with a white stripe. I guess being specifc/correct has lost it's importance on this forum.
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Originally Posted by mixalive
I am color blind anyway. So the point is moot.
You're right.

Actually the presence of a stripe, as opposed to no stripe whatsoever, (as is commonly found in most auto parts stores, etc) is more important as it indicates an upgraded version; higher temp rating in this case.

Also nice to see MSD using upgraded tubing too.
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 08:31 AM
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FWIW: I've been using the braided polyester wrap for a while. I think it looks better than the hard plastic wrap. Good to 257 degrees.


http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-ca...eeving/=jl5tu4
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I use black 8lb tie wraps.
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Originally Posted by WKMCD
FWIW: I've been using the braided polyester wrap for a while. I think it looks better than the hard plastic wrap. Good to 257 degrees.


http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-ca...eeving/=jl5tu4


I've seen it used on many cars and it provides a very good alternative to dressing up the underhood (upper engine section) wiring plus, it's a bit easier to work with than split loom.
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