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06-09-2005, 05:47 PM
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Aftermarket wires... Is it just me, or do all aftermarket plug wires suck? I don' t mean for this to be a flame, but, I have had experience with MOST manufactures ( i.e. MSD, ACCEL, TAYLOR, etc. ) and it seems the spark plug terminal never snaps secure after you pull them off the first time. Geez... I had changed my plugs almost a half-dozen times, with the OEM wires, and they ALWAYS went on, and came off the same way. A good snap, to let you know they were on. I get some red GM Performance Parts wire ( which look like C5 wires ) and they snap just as good. I pull 'em, lookin' for wires with less resistance ( i.e. MSDs ) and they go on like crap, and after I pull them off the first time, they never snap again. Shoot, I think the only purpose they serve is looking cool. Anyways, am I the only person who has experienced this?
06-10-2005, 08:47 AM
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My msd's have also been fine, no problems at all, grab low on the boot when you pull them off, and dont twist them. This may sound like common sense, but you would not believe some of the people on here.
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06-10-2005, 09:34 PM
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I had bought 2 sets of taylor 10.4 thundervolts. 1 month apart. the first set was causing a heavy load misfire. took them off, replaced with a second set that i recieved new a very low price, sure as ****, they did the same thing. put the stockers back on - no problems
06-12-2005, 03:41 PM
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I recently got MSD super conductors and have had them on and off twice now. So far, so good. Alot better quality than stock (IMO). i hated those metal boots.
06-12-2005, 06:03 PM
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msd 8.5's.....no problems whatsoever. had them off once when I put on my headers and I've been happy with their performance and the wires show no wear and tear after 13k running them
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MSD's here... No problems with them for the two years i've had them. Probably have been off 5-6 times, a nice steady push on the boot provides a secure click knowing they are secured.
When I got the new MSD wires I pulled my stockers off at 10K miles. I threw both sets on an ohm meter and the results were not what I expected.........
Stock 2002 LS1 wires w 10K miles = .725 ohms resistence
MSD 8.5mm SC Wires = .025 ohms resistence
That should sum it up.......
When I got the new MSD wires I pulled my stockers off at 10K miles. I threw both sets on an ohm meter and the results were not what I expected.........
Stock 2002 LS1 wires w 10K miles = .725 ohms resistence
MSD 8.5mm SC Wires = .025 ohms resistence
That should sum it up.......