LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

checkin plug wires

Old 04-06-2011, 10:21 PM
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does anyone know what resistance stock 7mm wires should have?
Old 04-06-2011, 10:37 PM
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I thought the stockers were 6.5mm?
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I can't remember, but if you check a few wires against each other you should be able to see a pattern of how many ohms per foot they are.
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800ohms on some stock replacements I had. MSD 8.5's are 50ohms a foot. So expect something more than the MSD's.
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Knowing your situation, you should also QUADRUPLE check that the wires on the correct cylinder.



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