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Posted by 96TAragtop (Member # 1177) on :

Anyone? WHat do you all reccomend? How much do they usually run?

Thanks!

-George

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

I'm running Magnecor's. Best price when I got them was at Lingenfelter.

Can't say I notice any difference from stock but I liked their explanation of plug wires, resistance and all that sort of nonsense the best.

Posted by Callaway SS/450 (Member # 1125) on :

quote:
Originally posted by poSSum:
I'm running Magnecor's. Best price when I got them was at Lingenfelter.
Can't say I notice any difference from stock but I liked their explanation of plug wires, resistance and all that sort of nonsense the best.

Do They Snug Fit In The Tubes At The Spark Plugs!I Have MSD & They Don't!

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Callaway SS/450:

Do They Snug Fit In The Tubes At The Spark Plugs!I Have MSD & They Don't!

Not sure I understand the question. The boots are snug on the plugs and and on the coil.

Posted by BPS (Member # 1260) on :

I'm not clear on the question either,

I have MSD and found them prone to arcing, I "gooped" (technical term) dielectric grease inside and out of the plug boots and cured the problem. The wire are a snug fit in the stock wire holders.

Posted by BadAss30th (Member # 1026) on :

I think he's asking whether the Magnecor's fit inside the stock heat shields at the plug.

I've never used Magnecor's, so I couldn't tell you.

I have blue 10.5mm Taylor 409 wires, and they're great. A little on the expensive side and probably overkill, but I wanted fat blue ones to match the color scheme of my 30th. And yes, they fit inside the factory heat shields at the plug.

Good luck,
BadAss30th

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

I chose the Taylor Sprio-Pro 8mm universal wires. I cut them to the length I wanted and routed them up near the valve covers with the B&M center bolt wire looms.

I'd hate to be the one to route the wires back through the factory wire looms...yuck! I did it once and it took forever!

If you plan on or already have headers...be sure to get the heat sleeves as well.

Posted by 96TAragtop (Member # 1177) on :

Excellent, thanks guys. I think Im going with the Taylor 8mm that TByrne has at: http://www.tbyrnemotorsports.com/lt1catalog.html

They want $59.99. Is that reasonable?

-George

Posted by BPS (Member # 1260) on :

$49.99 here
http://www.performancess.com/taylor.html

Note this is the custom cut set - if you want to go over the valve covers you need the universal set.

Posted by Callaway SS/450 (Member # 1125) on :

quote:
Originally posted by BadAss30th:
I think he's asking whether the Magnecor's fit inside the stock heat shields at the plug.
I've never used Magnecor's, so I couldn't tell you.
I have blue 10.5mm Taylor 409 wires, and they're great. A little on the expensive side and probably overkill, but I wanted fat blue ones to match the color scheme of my 30th. And yes, they fit inside the factory heat shields at the plug.
Good luck,
BadAss30th

That Is What I Meant!The Stock Wires Fit Snug In The Heat Shield Tubes At The Spark Plugs.Do Any Aftermarket One's Fit The Same Way???I Already Know That The MSD Don't,Since I Have Them.My Concern Is Them Hitting My Headers If They Can Move In The Tubes When You Are Getting On The Car.

By The Way,My Car Is A 98 LS1!

[ 14 December 2001: Message edited by: Callaway SS/450 ]

Posted by Steve in Seattle (Member # 315) on :

The Magnecor 8.5mm RFI/EMI suppressed wires fit in the GM looms, and heat-shields as well. I got mine from Lingenfelter as well.

Posted by Steve in Seattle (Member # 315) on :

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[ 14 December 2001: Message edited by: Steve in Seattle ]

Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :

quote:
Originally posted by BadAss30th:
I think he's asking whether the Magnecor's fit inside the stock heat shields at the plug.

I'm not using the heat shields. Not sure where I originally found the information but I was lead to believe the Magnecor boot and wires were able to hande the heat.

More info here.

Posted by Gonzo (Member # 570) on :

Guys, I'm all about doing things one time....

I highly recommend...no matter what headers you have....to get the heat shields. I have run my car after my FLP Long Tubes and burnt 3 MSD Super Conductor Wires....that would explain the roughness in the motor.

Do yourselves a favor and get heatshields on when you do this work...why not pay 20-40 for a little more insurance after all that work and time??

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