Spark Plug Wires Advice??
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Drifting
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Spark Plug Wires Advice??
Hey guys I am thinking even though the C5 only has 12k on the clock, since its a 99 and I have headers I should replace the wires??? And thinking of the Bosch premiums....is there any set you particularly like for the $??? I am considering the Magnecor also...any advice/suggestions???
And difference in performance noticed with any suggestions?
I just got Kool Sox for them.
And difference in performance noticed with any suggestions?
I just got Kool Sox for them.
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Re: Spark Plug Wires Advice?? (skidmarc)
My one suggestion would have been the socks. I just put MSD on mine and they work well. I don't have headers so I skipped the socks.
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Re: Spark Plug Wires Advice?? (skidmarc)
I just purchased taylor wires from thunder racing with the fire sleeves, don't know how they work yet but were recommended to me by several forum members.
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Re: Spark Plug Wires Advice?? (skidmarc)
Just installed MSD wires and NGK-55 plugs on my '99 coupe. There was a noticeable difference from the stock wires and plugs. The car's idle is smooth and it feels like it has more jump to it. :)
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Re: Spark Plug Wires Advice?? (sgp99)
Ditto MSD 8.5mm wires with NGK 55 Plug.Recommended by my engine builder with my head/cam pkg. No need for sleeves on the wires with headers as lengths are perfect. Had a previous set of West Coast wires that burned through even with boots giving the dreaded check engine until found the cause.
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Re: Spark Plug Wires Advice?? (FKING1)
Go out and check the resistance of your stockers, Mine were all between 320 -340 Ohms, Does that seem high to anybody? I realize th NGK's, taylors, etc. all advertise 50 ohms a ft. Do you think my wires are in need of replacement?
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Re: Spark Plug Wires Advice?? (sgp99)
I got the Magnecors with the NGK Iridium plugs upon recommendations from fellow vette owners.
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Re: Spark Plug Wires Advice?? (skidmarc)
MSD 8.5 mm. Didn't notice any great performance gains. As a matter of fact, didn't notice any performance gains. But the wires are red, which looks neat. :lol:
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Re: Spark Plug Wires Advice?? (skidmarc)
The Magnecor wires are the most popular that we carry and I use them on all of my vehicles. Very good quality wires!
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