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Plug Wire Recomemendation (1/9)
 2/11/10 6:47am
rugdoz
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Merritt Island, FL - USA

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I'm the third owner of an 81 and figure it is about time to change the plugs and wires just so I don't have to come dirving home with an embarrising miss one day.  The car is running good but I don't know when the wires were last changed and I was wondering if you guys had some advice on good/great wires to buy.  On my Vette price is not the object.....Thanks!
 
 
 
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Plug Wire Recomemendation (2/9)
 2/11/10 9:11am
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Oklahoma City, OK - USA

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The first question is do you want original look or high performance?
Plug Wire Recomemendation (3/9)
 2/11/10 11:09am
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Frederick, MD - USA

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If you have a stock ignition system in your car, then all you need is original equipment quality wires...going beyond that will yield no better results in performance.  Other than that, it all depends on whether you want a particular color wire for appearances sake.  The same goes for spark plugs if you plan on changing them along with the wires...oe is what you need for a stock system.

If you have a built up engine, then you might want a thicker jacketed wire or a high performance core type.  

Your money...your choice.
Plug Wire Recomemendation (4/9)
 2/11/10 2:10pm
VetteSpecialties
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70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe


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We sell original Delco wires.  They look right and fit right, and are good enough for anything except a very high voltage ignition system.

Larry
Plug Wire Recomemendation (5/9)
 2/11/10 7:36pm
dskopp
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Oak Creek, WI - USA

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1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops, Going to remain as Stock as possible. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vetts Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!!


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I agree.  You do not need to spend a lot of bucks on the ole girl to make her run right.  Keeping up with the PM is the key !!!!
Dan


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Plug Wire Recomemendation (6/9)
 2/13/10 12:21am
danascar
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Germansville, PA - USA

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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOR-73684/

This is a very good reasonably priced  ($56.75) set of plug wires. Have them on my 74. Fit is very good also. These are for HEI, if you have something else Summit most likely has it.


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Plug Wire Recomemendation (7/9)
 2/13/10 12:35am
cthulhuLifetime Member
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[QUOTE=Gunslinger]If you have a stock ignition system in your car, then all you need is original equipment quality wires...going beyond that will yield no better results in performance.  Other than that, it all depends on whether you want a particular color wire for appearances sake.  The same goes for spark plugs if you plan on changing them along with the wires...oe is what you need for a stock system.

If you have a built up engine, then you might want a thicker jacketed wire or a high performance core type.  

Your money...your choice.
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not sure I agree
 
a wire with lower resistance and better shielding will help even a stock ignition.
 
ive always had good luck with taylor and MSD.


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Plug Wire Recomemendation (8/9)
 2/13/10 6:47pm
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1972 Convertible; Targa Blue. Factory A/C. 1971 LT-1 Motor; Dart Pro I heads; Comp Cam; Roller Rockers; Holley 770 Carb; MSD Igniton; Hooker Headers/Side Pipes; Tilt/Tele; PS; L-88 Hood.


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I have a new set of Taylor wires; 8mm Spiro Pro Series High Performance Wire Set; #74205 in box.  Red.  I'm changing over my ignition to HEI so I can't use them.  If interested, $25.00 plus shipping.
If you would like, I can send you some pics.
Let me know.
Rob.
Plug Wire Recomemendation (9/9)
 2/16/10 1:49pm
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72 coupe, 350 4 spd, modified motor, exhaust, tires & wheels. '91 ZR1, modified exhaust.


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I prefer MSD wires. They advertise 50 ohms per foot, and they are that or less. I know because I measured them before installing them. I've used them in my '72 Vette, '91 ZR1, '92 Blazer and '88 Four Winns boat. For those of you who don't know what an "ohm" is, it's the measure of resistance to the voltage. Electricity, like water, seeks the path of least resistance. And the lesser the resistance, the quicker and stronger the signal. I don't work for or sell this product, it's just my opinion on a product I like. As for OE, they will work very good as they have in the past. It just depends on what you're looking for. Good luck and enjoy the ride.

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Rick J
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