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Old 03-30-2005, 11:46 PM
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which spark plug wires should I get?? I looked at autozones website and they have a ton. Which ones do you guys use?
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Stock AC Delco are more than good for our cars according to searches I've done on here. Some go with MSD for looks, but you can also get a set of the "Corvette" wires which are red for $46 from GMParts direct, or Call Jason Cromer for prices. Do searches on any of the above mentioned to get details.
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The stockers are surprisingly very good ignition componets, but if you do want aftermarket, I have always liked MSD (worked well on my LT1) and there is of course Taylor wires as well.
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Only reason i want the wires is because I have a choppy dyno graph past 4000 rpms. The shop guys said it could be wires since I already have the ngk plugs. Looks have nothing to do with it. I just want to smooth out the top of my graph!
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i have taylor lightning wires, bought them because i have tr6 plugs and nitrous, i recomend taylor
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Originally Posted by ls_101
i have taylor lightning wires, bought them because i have tr6 plugs and nitrous, i recomend taylor
Do you have any problems with arching?? I know Taylors are **** for LT1's. The boot is too short, so make sure to put that grease on it.
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Originally Posted by texasheat
Only reason i want the wires is because I have a choppy dyno graph past 4000 rpms. The shop guys said it could be wires since I already have the ngk plugs. Looks have nothing to do with it. I just want to smooth out the top of my graph!
choppy?
bad wires would effect your car all the time.. not rpm dependent...
can you post your graph with A/F ratio?
there are a few things i know of that will cause bad upper rpm powerloss...
1. fuel mapping
2. valve float
3. detonation
(there are more but these are the first 3 i would look at
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I've had wires cause a high-rpm miss, so I can see where Texasheat is coming from. I'm using stock wires with no probs and almost 600rwhp. I'll probably change them soon, but only due to age...
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Could I get some part #'s on the stock wires and the red corvette wires
Thanks in advance
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1998-2002 LS1 F-body spark plug wires info:
Style 8DDD
7.8" long
AC-Delco part number #348S
GM part number 12192064




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