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Slowhawk · 03-01-2012, 03:26 PM

A wire problem would show up more in the higher rpm area.

Pull the plugs and see if there is a problem there.

IndeedSS1 · 03-01-2012, 03:46 PM

I threw money at a rough idle with MSD wires and new OEM plugs. The MSD wires were so inconsistant in the ohms from one to the other that I tried the Granatellis and those did smooth out the idle some. My MSD's are still sitting in a box as I just can't bring myself to throw them away, but I certainly wouldn't sell them to anyone either.

IndeedSS1 · 03-01-2012, 03:48 PM

Maybe you have a small vacuum leak. If it's a bad wire or plug you should see it on a scanner as a misfire.

Cody6.2 · 03-01-2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEEo

MTI claims 8-10hp gain with their wire.

siriusdish · 03-01-2012, 05:26 PM

Taylor seam to be fine here

dekan513 · 03-01-2012, 07:18 PM

vacuum almost bet u thats what it is or sounds like, had this problem on wifes sporttrac , runs great while driving at a stop it shaked like crazy. easy to tell spray some propane if not wanting to do that carb cleaner, spray around vacuum lines and lesson for ur engine to rev up some and u got a leak

Sebastian · 03-03-2012, 02:53 AM

i gone for these wires, as far as i also got new headers and temperature in summer is a problem around here
Granatelli Motorsports 0hms Red Ignition Wires(Hi Temp)

newagemuscle · 03-05-2012, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RANGERGOD

For 105.00, they better be!

You can get the MSD Super Conductors from Summit for 65.00. MSD's are great wires.

Those MSD wires look like a stretch. I have heard that before. Do they come any longer that that? I am about to order some and have been going back and fourth between the MSD andTaylor.

MikeOD · 03-05-2012, 08:43 PM

I'd just continue to run the stock wires. If you are mistaking the "bump" at idle for a misfire...the LS3's all do that, even brand new.

MikeOD · 03-05-2012, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEEo

MTI claims 8-10hp gain with their wire.

HAHAHAHAHA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cody6.2

I hate to break it to you guys but buying MSD (or any others) wires at this length is a waste. With that being said there are ways to track down a misfire other than throwing money at it.

Agreed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RANGERGOD

For 105.00, they better be!

You can get the MSD Super Conductors from Summit for 65.00. MSD's are great wires.

No offense...but those wires fit like crap. Why are they yanked so tightly? They look like they're for different coils that mount lower (closer to the exhaust ports) on the valve covers...maybe an older application or something...for example, I know on an LS1, if you wanted to run the heat sink truck coils (D585's) you had to run truck wires, as the LS1 car wires fit too tightly like your picture.

WhiteLighting2010 · 03-06-2012, 10:28 PM

I have msd wires and they don't fit like that. They are just right. I got them because the stock wires touched my headers.

Kronix · 03-07-2012, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sebastian

i gone for these wires, as far as i also got new headers and temperature in summer is a problem around here
Granatelli Motorsports 0hms Red Ignition Wires(Hi Temp)

Same here on the wires

usnavydoc · 04-01-2012, 07:45 PM

Here are some interesting videos I found regarding wires - it sure makes Granatelli wires look good. MSD wasn't bad either compared to other brands.

MikeOD · 04-01-2012, 08:40 PM

If someone wants to send me a set of MSD's and a set of Granatelli's, I'll test them both back to back against my OEM wires on the dyno within 2 minutes of each other (where you'll see results that matter)...then I'll send them back and happily continue to run my stock OEM wires.

03-01-2012, 03:46 PM	#16
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	I threw money at a rough idle with MSD wires and new OEM plugs. The MSD wires were so inconsistant in the ohms from one to the other that I tried the Granatellis and those did smooth out the idle some. My MSD's are still sitting in a box as I just can't bring myself to throw them away, but I certainly wouldn't sell them to anyone either. __________________ She is only memory now.

03-01-2012, 03:48 PM	#17
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	Maybe you have a small vacuum leak. If it's a bad wire or plug you should see it on a scanner as a misfire. __________________ She is only memory now.

03-01-2012, 05:26 PM	#19
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Taylor seam to be fine here __________________ 2010 L99 vararam intake, Vmax TB,Vmax Intake,TSP VVT 3 Cam,TSP underdrive pulley,Yank 3600,TM Cooler,ARH 2", High Flow cats, X-pipe, GM Pro mufflers, RX Catch Can,160 stat, BMR Trailing,toe,Cradle insert, Diff. Bushings, End links, Spohn-LCA's (Touring)Wheel spacer's. 422 rwhp Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFNAhCL7Os

03-05-2012, 08:43 PM	#23
MikeOD Drives: 2010 M6 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 1,202	I'd just continue to run the stock wires. If you are mistaking the "bump" at idle for a misfire...the LS3's all do that, even brand new. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS M6. Heads/Cam/Intake/Headers/Exhaust/Suspension

03-06-2012, 10:28 PM	#25
WhiteLighting2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/2SS White/Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 42 View My Garage	I have msd wires and they don't fit like that. They are just right. I got them because the stock wires touched my headers. __________________ WhiteLighting2010

03-01-2012, 03:26 PM	#15
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,017	A wire problem would show up more in the higher rpm area. Pull the plugs and see if there is a problem there.

03-01-2012, 07:18 PM	#20
dekan513 chevy pride Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pikeville ky Posts: 2,141 View My Garage	vacuum almost bet u thats what it is or sounds like, had this problem on wifes sporttrac , runs great while driving at a stop it shaked like crazy. easy to tell spray some propane if not wanting to do that carb cleaner, spray around vacuum lines and lesson for ur engine to rev up some and u got a leak

03-03-2012, 02:53 AM	#21
Sebastian Drives: Camaro 2011, 6.2L 2SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 300 View My Garage	i gone for these wires, as far as i also got new headers and temperature in summer is a problem around here Granatelli Motorsports 0hms Red Ignition Wires(Hi Temp)

04-01-2012, 08:40 PM	#28
MikeOD Drives: 2010 M6 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 1,202	If someone wants to send me a set of MSD's and a set of Granatelli's, I'll test them both back to back against my OEM wires on the dyno within 2 minutes of each other (where you'll see results that matter)...then I'll send them back and happily continue to run my stock OEM wires. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS M6. Heads/Cam/Intake/Headers/Exhaust/Suspension

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