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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Would it hurt my performance bad to run some $36.xx Summit racing wires verses paying for MSD when I plan on switching to headers in a month or two and running the longer set of wires over the valve cover?
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 04:33 AM
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I wouldn't run a $37.00 wire on my car, nor would I recommend it to you. At LEAST buy a set of Taylor 8mms. Thunder Racing sells an OTVC kit that includes everything you need for around $110.
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Do it right and do it once! Saves money that way.....
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Originally Posted by 913MOTOR
Would it hurt my performance bad to run some $36.xx Summit racing wires verses paying for MSD when I plan on switching to headers in a month or two and running the longer set of wires over the valve cover?
I got hook ups on the MSD 8.5 Super Conductors. Pm me if interested.
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I am using some $30 cheapos from the local parts store on my car. not sure that it is hurting performance any, as my ignition system is completely stock. the only reason i dont change them for "better" wires is this is not a daily driver. times in sig are with these wires, for whatever thats worth to you.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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I have Duralast (cheap) wires on my car. I had a new set on the self, couldn't afford the MSD's, so I used them with my recent build. No performance/missfire issues whatsoever. I do however have them covered with Accel heat sleeves by the headers. It's not necessarily about how well a wire "works", it's how well it's insulated (will it arc or burn).
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