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Old Jan 2, 2025 | 09:28 AM
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Who has the best quality spark plug wires. Curious who everyone is using and what brand. I've not had good luck with MSD
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Old Jan 2, 2025 | 11:27 AM
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The OEM wires are extremely good. Unless the OEM wires were damaged or you want bling, there's really no reason to change them on a stock engine.
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It is for the bling factor, but also need the quality as well. I'm not on a stock set up. I have a fully built set up with f1a-94. I'm just looking to see if there are any other/better options out there.

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Old Jan 2, 2025 | 01:44 PM
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It is for the bling factor, but also need the quality as well. I'm not on a stock set up. I have a fully built set up with f1a-94. I'm just looking to see if there are any other/better options out there.
I'd still go OEM but you should add heat sleeves to protect from the headers. You can buy the sleeves in different colors for bling. Mine are just white....albeit dirty since it's a track day car. It's going through a refresh right now










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Old Jan 2, 2025 | 03:50 PM
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96 - thanks for the intel Sir! I will look into the different color sleeves for the added protection. Best of luck on the refresh ;-)
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Firecore50 makes quality wires
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Im using MSD.

I replaced the OEM initially because I wanted the red, but while replacing the original wires they were cracked and brittle.

No issue with the MSD.

Your mileage may vary.

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Has anyone tried Granitelli wires?
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Originally Posted by 2klen4u
I've not had good luck with MSD
Can you be more specific with MSD and bad luck? I have had MSD on other cars. On my C4, I have used MSD but I had to cut it to custom length but that didn't create a problem for years.
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Another vote for the MSD wires along with heat shields. Several years use now w/o any issues.
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Ty wrapping the spark plug wires together doesn't sound like a good idea.
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Originally Posted by 96GS#007
The OEM wires are extremely good. Unless the OEM wires were damaged or you want bling, there's really no reason to change them on a stock engine.
I have had very good luck with the OEM wires.
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Katech Motorsports Wires with Insulators....I have these wires on my Camaro with headers.
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