So there was some duscussion about this brand of wires over on the YellowBullet. (Drag racing site for those that aren't familiar with it)

FireCore makes the wires for Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Prostock teams. There have been some interesting claims made about their performance so I figured I'd give them a shot. I didn't expect anything to be honest with you as they are such a short run to the plugs. I did expect a good quality wire though. The cost of the wire set was $115, and they arrived in 3 days which is impressive for where I live.

I was very impressed with the construction of these wires. They are 8.5 ml's thick and about 10 inches long. They use the factory style boots that accept the metal heat sheilds. Fitment is great as they use a 135 degree boot instead of the factory 90 degree.



So...here's the best part. Like I said I didn't expect anything to change as I was replacing a factory set of wires that had less than 300 miles on them. Boy was I wrong!

On first start up I noticed a smoother idle (I have a mild cam+P1SC making just over 600rwhp). When I took it for a cruise I noticed that the car just seemed to run smoother, and the little bucks and skips that were there because of the cam were either gone, or greatly reduced. Gone is the exhaust backfires (burbles) on decel although I sorta enjoyed them. Full throttle is nice and smooth too. Not sure if I picked up anymore power (only beat on it once) but I'll just have to see.

To remove the plecebo effect I told my father to take the car out to a cruise night tonight. He drives the car regularly so he knows it well. Half way though the ride he calls me on my cell. He goes "What the hell did you do to this thing now?!" He informs me that its super smooth now and HE noticed a boost in performance not to mention normal driving. He actually asked if I retuned without telling him.

So, all in all.....I can't say enough about these wires. Great product, and the owner is super super nice. Look em up...order a set for yourself!

- Travis

 

Good write up, thanks. Have you used www.briskusa.com spark plugs before?

 

I have not...might have to give them a shot at some point.

 

That seems like a lot from a wire switch.
Maybe one of the factory wires wasn't fully seated on the plug? I had one like that. Not enough to throw a code, but when I got it to crimp tightly on the plug, it was a noticeable improvement in idle quality.

 

I ALSO find it difficult to believe that you found any increase or additional power or performance from a wire swap. The stock GM Performance RED wires are an up grade but only for Wire QUALITY. They are excellent quality wires and fit perfectly and are more durable than the origional OEM wires.

If one of more of your wires were bad or not properly connected, I would agree, new properly fitting and properly connected wires would make a difference.

Its been tested time and time again and several people have done back to back dyno test on high dollar plugs and wires and found ZERO/NADA NILCH/NO hp/tq improvements over the STOCK Stuff.

BC

 

Just like the Nology Spark Plug Wires (VERY EXPENSIVE WIRES) and PULSAR Sparkplugs (VERY EXPENSIVE PLUGS) ,,, They have been tested and prove no real gains

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...ark-plugs.html

If these plugs and wires were really what they say they were,,, why wouldn’t FORD, CHRYSLER, GM, TOYOTA, HONDA, etc.... incorporate them for the HP/ECONOMEY GAINS??????

I would be willing to bet a pay check that; Any engine engineer would give blood and body parts for a bolt on/plug in on 10-15 HP...

So,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Have you seen them on any OEM Stock Vehicles????

Some of the FAMOUS platforms that you see running them do so for the CASH from advertisement. If I was a famous race car driver and you were giving me $50,000 for me to run and sponsor your product, do you think I would say that they didn’t work???

SO,,, Why doesnt someone get one of those wires and cut the bastard open and lets see the MAGIC that makes them BETTER than everything else

BC

 

I have to agree with Bill. Its an 8" long wire.. your not going to see any difference at all UNLESS you have an existing bad wire. Its amazing what gets pushed.. I offer MSD and wont ever try and say they make more power.. they are a better quality due to the components used is what I say and they have excellent heat protection and are a great choice when doing long tubes.. BUT its an 8" long wire.. maybe there is some loss sustained after it heats up.. that is the popular craze now... heat protection and we offer a 1200* heat sleeving on our MSD's now as well as the cool socks option.. and in turbo and s/c applications that are a good idea.. BUT again unless you have a bad wire your not seeing a power increase by swapping an 8" wire out for a more expensive magic one

 

100%

Purchase wires for QUALITY CONSTRUCTION and proper fit and function,,, NOT HP HYPE.

BC

 

Rather than start an internet fight I'll keep it simple. My OEM wires were just fine and installed correctly. The FireCore wires DID make a diff in idle and cruise quality ON MY CAR.

OEM will use the bare minumim to get by as a result of cost, thats why we mod our cars.

Bottom line, use what ever you want. I was just offering up my experience with another option that most, if not all of you haven't heard of yet. If you're in the market for a new set of wires, maybe give these a shot....if not, no worries.

 

So the rough idle, bucks, skips, and backfires were just normal?

 

You could have a wire 3 feet long and it won't make any difference. You may measure if slight voltage drop with a 3 foot long wire but be aware that you have over 50kv output from your COP ignition coil, a 1kv drop would not affect it at all with another 40 kv in reserve. it only takes about 10 to 15kv for at most engine operating conditions and even at 40kv you have an additional 20kv in reserve. I claim snake oil as in most of these types of products.

 

Look at the SPECS for the thunder volt wires. If you cut open a GM Performance Red Wire,,, there made the same way. In fact some of the aftermarket wires are also constructed the same and have thicker insulation. They dont claim 10-15 HP increases!

In a HIGH VOLTAGE circuit,,, the current does NOT flow thru the wire... It flows on the OUTSIDE of the conductor in a phenomena called the SKIN EFFECT. The resistance of the wire has very little effect on the current delivered to the spark-plug.

Another vote for snake oil!

 

Thanks guys....keep up the good work.