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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 12:20 PM
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I need a new set of plug wires, and I have a set of RKSsport long tube headers, which are the best plug wires to use?
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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 02:01 PM
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Don't know about the wires...good question. You've done a great job on your Vette, congratulations! Nice bio also. :cool: :cool: :cheers:
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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 02:12 PM
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I am running the MSD's with Cool Socks.

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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 04:03 PM
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I use Taylor Thundervolts, but IMO, when running headers, the most important thing is the insulators (KoolSox) for cylinders 4 & 7 (at a minimum). Without them, the heat from the headers will cook the wires and you will develop a misfire. Even with the insulators, I need to replace mine from time to time.


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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 04:14 PM
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GM Hotwires, stock insulators, mallet cool sox gives you the best setup going for the least amount of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 05:04 PM
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I'm running the MSD wires. I think they are some of the best made wires out there. :cheers:
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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 05:44 PM
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I am running the MSD's with Cool Socks.

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Ditto what vetterdstr said :cheers:
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Old Oct 19, 2002 | 09:52 AM
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Can somebody tell me what cool socks are exactly?? And can you tell me where to get them??? Thanks

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I use Magnecor kv85. Those wires use factory style boots so you can re-use the oem heat shields.
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They keep the plug wires from touching the exhaust manifold.
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