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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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I know this may come off as a newb question but when I was swapping the opti during the cam swap i was pulling the plug wires off and 4 of the boots split. They are MSD 8.5mm wires and have only been on the car for about 3 years.

Am I gonna notice any difference what-so-ever by getting a stock replacement set? Really don't wanna spend another $100 on plug wires.
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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At only 3 years, maybe try new boots on the 4 that split?

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...%7CGRP2041____
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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I'll have to check into that. good find.. thanks!
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Originally Posted by mean_greenZ
I'll have to check into that. good find.. thanks!
If that doesn't work, you could try the Moroso Blue Max pre-cut kit. I've used them a couple of times, and I was completely satisfied with them, and I think they're $15-20 less than the MSDs.
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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Hmm... may have to check the moroso out. I would see if msd would replace mine but I have no idea where my receipt is. Because I bought them through ws6store when I did my headers and it came with the plugs and wires as a kit.
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jegs 8.5's are 39 bucks worked fine for me and are lt1 specific
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jegs 8.5's are 39 bucks worked fine for me and are lt1 specific
nice find!! thanks
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