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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 01:29 AM
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Default Sparkplug wires with headers,do the have any difference?

I need set of "header wires" and have you used taylors with 45 ends? Do they work with pcm etc?
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 03:17 AM
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Nothing wrong with stock wires, there is no gain!
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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Default Re: Sparkplug wires with headers,do the have any difference? (bowtie racing)

GMPP red 8mm wires here :yesnod: they accept the stock heat shields too. I've had no problems at all with them. they are cheap to, at around $40
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I'm using MSD Wires with TPIS Long Tube headers. No problems.
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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I have TPIS headers.. I just ordered Taylor 409 Wires from Summit.. about $53 bucks..

They offer better heat and arcing protection..
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Old Jul 2, 2003 | 09:41 PM
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I'm using MSD Wires with TPIS Long Tube headers. No problems.
I've got MSD's, Koolsox, & TPIS too but I have lots of arc'n & burnt wire problems.

After 20 minutes of track time the coating on the headers is gone, so there is a lot of heat around the wires.

I think I'll try the Taylor wires like Chuckster just got next time.


[Modified by Gary2KC5, 8:42 PM 7/2/2003]
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Old Jul 3, 2003 | 01:57 AM
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Default Re: Sparkplug wires with headers,do the have any difference? (Gary2KC5)

Okay,i have stainless works ss headers and would love to use original wires with shields but they didnt clear few cylinders.

btw ,what is the idea with little springs bottom on the orginal boot?
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