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Old 11-09-2004, 08:41 PM
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I am ordering my tr6 plugs tonight, and I figured since I have the ability to buy them now...I should get some new wires. But I am not sure what ones to get. I am thinking about the MSD 8.5 SuperConductor, but would like some input. I am pretty sure that I may break a stock wire or two, because they are on the stock plugs at 53K. What would you choose to go with some tr6's?

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BTW, I am getting this stuff tonight, so quick repsonses would be nice, but not necessary
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Taylors are good as well as the MSDs. The stockers are good enough to begin with,so you shouldn't have any problems puting them back in.
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I'm just worried about breaking one, as I understand that is a good possibility. I dont want to break one and not be able to drive, as I need my car since its my current daily driver. I know that the stock wires are pretty good, but the aftermarket wires are a little more expensive than oem. I think I am going to go with msd.

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MSD's here and not a problem with them
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Taylors here and I buy new ones every time I change motor! Just b/c I have seen so many lsx with missfires! It is a must to use that white grease for electric contacts--super super important--.
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MSD Superconductor 8.5s here... I also will be installing NGK TR6s this weekend.

Definitely use the dielectric grease. I didn't apply it once and the car misfired like mad..
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I'm glad someone has recomended the dielectric grease. I have heard of people using this to get better connections, but never used it myself. Do I put it on both the plug and coil ends of the wires? or just one? And I can get that at pep boys or the like, correct?

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I'm getting the Taylor Thundervolts. They snap on with authority and don't need heat sleeving for headers. Check out Thunder>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Originally Posted by frey51
I'm glad someone has recomended the dielectric grease. I have heard of people using this to get better connections, but never used it myself. Do I put it on both the plug and coil ends of the wires? or just one? And I can get that at pep boys or the like, correct?

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Yes.. put it on the tip of the spark plug, and also on the spark plug connector for the coilpack.
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MSD wires would be the way to go!! We sell a large amount of these for the LS1 and I have yet to have to warranty any. Let me know if I can help you with a set!!
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gm no problem here
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I've used MSD's and GMPP red replacements.

Both worked well. No issues with either.

GMPP's could be a hair longer.




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