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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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There are soo many different kinds of spark plug wires and so many different mm size wires. Which one offers the best band for the buck!! I need some ASAP JBA wont warranty my wires so im just going to have to buy new ones!! Help Me Out ASAP!! it is for my 2002 4.8l silverado thanks David

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I got MSD's from summit (not a sponsor) for 53$ shiped for my ls1.
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I did the MSD super conductor 8.5mm wires on my car. This has always been told to me, get spiral core, not solid. I believe its because of the resistance there is with solid compared to spiral. And on LT1s that extra resistance can cause a MSD box to burn up. If this isnt right, someone will correct me Im sure
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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If you want the best, get Magnacor. But expect to pay the $$ for em.
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If you want the best, get Magnacor. But expect to pay the $$ for em.
why magnacor? what makes them so much better than any other spark plug wires?
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MSD's from thunder. 55$ shipped.
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What Spark Plug Wires Out Last, Out Perform And Straight Out Are The Best For A 4.8l Chevy? Does Any One Know?
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Old Jan 12, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by URLIFEWASOC
why magnacor? what makes them so much better than any other spark plug wires?
You will never see another plug wire manufacturer put thier wires up against Magnacor, they will loose every time.
They claim 200 windings per inch, and don't use "resistive enhancing" coatings which can break down in other wires.
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Spark plug wires are spark plug wires on a LS1. On other cars, it tends to be more of an issue, but not with ours.
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i currently run msd but i would buy the taylor thunderbolts as a replacement.
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