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Old May 6, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Is it worth upgrading to the MSD plug wires? Any improvement or just piece of mind??
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Old May 6, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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The concensus seems to be that the stock wires and plugs are just fine - no need to switch.

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Old May 7, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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I switched to the MSD wires when one of my stock wires came apart inside the plug boot, the stock wires are not as durable in my opinion but are the correct length...my MSD wires are a little short for my taste but have worked just fine as a replacement I suppose.
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No wire is an improvement unless you have something wrong with a current wire... the MSD's are great when adding headers for the multi angle spark plug end. they are also the lowest resistance wire on the market BUT we're talking about an 8" long wire..
Even though the GM wires ohm between 300-400 and and the MSD is only 40 its and 8" long wire and the ohm loss really wont make a difference...

BUT the MSD is a better constructed wire and if your going to replace them then its a great choice.... due the way wires are crimped the MSD has a tremendous advantage over all others with their double crimp system..,...... this is where the failure occurs in a stock wire or Taylor wire ( infamous for coming apart) and where the MSD wont break due to their construction.

My MSD's are just a touch bit longer as well for convenience.
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Originally Posted by 99blancoss
N.. the MSD's are great when adding headers for the multi angle spark plug end.

BUT the MSD is a better constructed wire and if your going to replace them then its a great choice.... due the way wires are crimped the MSD has a tremendous advantage over all others with their double crimp system.......
and the reason I put them on after adding ARHeaders. The stock wires come very close to the headers and the heat has to have some effect on performance over time.
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