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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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I am going to be upgrading my plugs and was just wondering if any of you had upgraded your spark plug wires and if so what brand did you get and where from? thanks.
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I have taylor ones for my car and truck. Thundervolt 50s (part 98005) and Pro 409s (part 79205 for red and 79605 for blue). They ran like 70-80 a set from an online vender.
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Originally Posted by neilownz
I have taylor ones for my car and truck. Thundervolt 50s (part 98005) and Pro 409s (part 79205 for red and 79605 for blue). They ran like 70-80 a set from an online vender.
which part number works for the LS4's?
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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MSD pn# 32819 they are for a LS1. The length was right, but the #8 boot is hitting something back there. Next time I'm out side I'll check to see if it is wearing into it.
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I have taylor ones for my car
How is the #8 with the taylors?
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Seems to fit. I have the red 409 10.4mm ones in the car. I haven't really checked if it's worn or hitting anything.

All of the pre made LS coil based ignition wire sets should work. There shouldn't be too much of a loss if you go with a 8mm since they are so short. Stock ones are capable too.
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these are the ones im going to get http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-32813/
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just put my order in for the taylor 409 wires.

neilownz: you will have to let me know if you find any wear or if its hitting anything.
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Alright. I can take pics this weekend maybe. My new valve covers are finally on too. That was a bitch of a job.
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I want to see the valve covers!!
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Originally Posted by Mels SS
I want to see the valve covers!!
me too.
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Maybe tomorrow.
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Its tomorrow lets see them.
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Ok here you go.
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Very nice
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hey neilownz when you were takin pics of your valve cover did you find any wear on the #8 plug wire?
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I didnt, but it is pretty hot under there after its been running for awhile. The oil cap gets warm now. Found that out changing the oil the other day.
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why are the wires longer than stock one? I want red 8.5mm msd's but they look long.
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Any updates as to the 10.4mm wires having any signs of wear or hitting anything? I'm thinking of buying them.
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Aftermarket wires won't give you any more power so you're better off using the stock wires. Same goes for plugs, unless you are putting out a lot of horsepower.
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Originally Posted by RedHotG8
Aftermarket wires won't give you any more power so you're better off using the stock wires. Same goes for plugs, unless you are putting out a lot of horsepower.
he is correct...save your money and stay with OEM
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