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0.38(20K) Ohm Resistance On A Stock Spark Plug Wire?

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Old 03-08-2008, 05:00 PM
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Default 0.38(20K) Ohm Resistance On A Stock Spark Plug Wire?

is that normal? i had 8 msd wires and one went bad - the 7 that are good test at 0.02-0.03 on the multimeter when it is set to 20K

i got one stock cable that i tested and it read 0.38 at 20K on the multimeter - should i go ahead and put this one in? or should i find a new single stock wire? or try to find a single msd wire?


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30-50 ohms on MSD plug wires and 1200-1500 ohms on factory wires for me.
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Originally Posted by fossil
30-50 ohms on MSD plug wires and 1200-1500 ohms on factory wires for me.
does that mean my stock wire is good and ok to put with the msd wires?

sorry im new to cars

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Yes you can use the one stock wire with the MSD, shouldnt have a problem.
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You can use it, but all it means is that the stock wire carries A LOT more resistance than the MSD wire. Since current is voltage divided by resistance, it means you get less current through the stock wires, making for a less powerful ignition system. MSD wires are much more 'efficient' than stockers, if you will.
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put it in and forget about it. ill give ya my left nut if you feel a difference. privided you want it. slightly abused.
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i doubt you will feel/see a difference




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