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Old 07-30-2008, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by texas94z
If the man himself says to run 9000's or msd wires then we should all take his advice. Btw me and my roommate just hung a poster of your 93 in our living room LOL.

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Old 07-30-2008, 02:27 PM
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Old 07-30-2008, 02:53 PM
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I bought some Elitesparkplug.com wires a while back and they arc'd very bad when the wires were wet. Sparks shooting out everywhere. Replaced them with MSD super conductors and have never had a problem.

Check your plug gap too. A gap larger than OE spec will make it easier for the spark to jump out of the wire.
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Old 07-30-2008, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony Shepherd
Taylor wires are absolutely the worst wires you can buy. I have been there and done that with them. Also seen many friends try them and also have bad luck.

I like the Accell Extreme 9000's or the MSD wires. Have had good luck with both.


completely agree....I will never run taylors. if you need to run them over the valve cover just get the msd cut to fit kit.
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Old 07-30-2008, 03:08 PM
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good thing i read this because i was looking to upgrade my wires here soon and was looking into which ones where the best bang for the buck. I have a stock OE set i bought from kragen installed right now with mid length headers and i have never had a problem with them arcing or melting i checked it in the dark with a load on it and no fireworks display!
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Old 07-30-2008, 04:24 PM
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^^^ second that... lol. glad i read this. i was about to buy the thunderracing otvc kit that comes with taylor made cut to fit wires... well guess i need to start looking somewhere else. lol.
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Old 07-30-2008, 04:41 PM
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Im glad I have MSD 8.5 super conductors
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I always thought I had no problems with mine at all, but last night after checking under the hood of our cars, I realized Taylors SUCK!
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Old 07-30-2008, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 69gto96z
I always thought I had no problems with mine at all, but last night after checking under the hood of our cars, I realized Taylors SUCK!
Fo sho ryan!

Here you go Tony.

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Old 07-30-2008, 09:27 PM
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I have Tony doing a badass John Force burnout as my background. Tony Shepherd for President! haha
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Old 07-30-2008, 09:28 PM
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I tried Taylor wires and they lick *****. Nothing is better then MSD in my books.
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Old 07-30-2008, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by texas94z
Fo sho ryan!

Here you go Tony.

Haha! Thats great! LOL
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Old 07-30-2008, 09:51 PM
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checked mine and they seem to be ok.
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After seeing this I will check mine tomorrow night, but I have a brand new set taylors on there and the car runs mint. But its always worth checking.
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Old 07-30-2008, 10:02 PM
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dude im gonna be pissed if my wires suck. thats the last thing i need now.
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Originally Posted by DarkKnightRider
dude im gonna be pissed if my wires suck. thats the last thing i need now.
Yeah, if I do find out that my brand new and carefully cut to fit wires are junk theres going to be lots of profanities.

Especially when Im picking up a set MTs for this car tomorrow and plan to hit the track sooner rather than later.
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Originally Posted by Dave J
I always found the msd wires to be awesome for heat.Taylor not so good
I had a set 5-6 years ago------for 1 month--then in the trash....same problems..arcing wildly. [this was on my 454 chev p/up.]
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i dont see a single arc. but i also have wire protectors on em so that might be stopping em.
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i have this as my background on my computer Mr. Shepherd bringing them up, i agree Mano, i always tell all my 94+ Buddies about Tony's car and they have nothing to say but OMG
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Old 07-30-2008, 11:26 PM
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My taylor's otvc kit from thunder racing was ****. don't buy it. my thumbs hurt like hell too.

P.S. Where did you get that poster?? I want one
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