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carsengine · 02-13-2013, 06:11 PM

I just bought a set of BBK stainless steel 1 3/4 headers with cats and i was wondering if i need to get a new set of spark plug wires that have a higher heat rating or if the factory ones will hold up.

LS3 SS · 02-13-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by carsengine

I just bought a set of BBK stainless steel 1 3/4 headers with cats and i was wondering if i need to get a new set of spark plug wires that have a higher heat rating or if the factory ones will hold up.

Are you sure you aren't talking about spark plugs? Your wires will be fine, but when you go to get tuned you may experience some spark knock from the OEM plugs. When my car was tuned, I had to switch to TR6's because I had too much spark knock on the dyno.

gregp · 02-13-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by carsengine

I just bought a set of BBK stainless steel 1 3/4 headers with cats and i was wondering if i need to get a new set of spark plug wires that have a higher heat rating or if the factory ones will hold up.

the msd wires are your best bet.

carsengine · 02-13-2013, 06:26 PM

one other thing i forgot to think about is do i need to tune it? i dont plan on it right away i'm going to wait till i get intake to tune.

LSX Camaro · 02-13-2013, 07:37 PM

Granatelli makes some nice 0 ohm wires that have additional heat protection for headers.

litle88 · 02-13-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by carsengine

I just bought a set of BBK stainless steel 1 3/4 headers with cats and i was wondering if i need to get a new set of spark plug wires that have a higher heat rating or if the factory ones will hold up.

MSD wires will be fine, no need for expensive wires. Definitely no need to switch to a colder plug. Your stock plugs are your best bet.

litle88 · 02-13-2013, 08:00 PM

Wait is this for a V6?

If so wrong forum!

The Blue Ox · 02-13-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LSX Camaro

Granatelli makes some nice 0 ohm wires that have additional heat protection for headers.

Is that what your running LSX? Been looking at these also!!

LSX Camaro · 02-13-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Blue Ox

Is that what your running LSX? Been looking at these also!!

Yes I am running the Granatelli wires. Here are a few pics:

1sikRS · 02-13-2013, 09:18 PM

Little close to the header tune no?? I had that issue w my tsp just have to tweak that plug wire

LSX Camaro · 02-13-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1sikRS

Little close to the header tune no?? I had that issue w my tsp just have to tweak that plug wire

The picture is deceiving.

The Blue Ox · 02-13-2013, 10:50 PM

Thanks LSX! Looking Good! And so are those ARP Header Bolts!

carsengine · 02-14-2013, 05:19 AM

It's for an ls3 v8. And thank y'all for the help

Scott@Bjorn3D · 02-14-2013, 05:57 AM

Granatelli wires rock. Had them on my L99 and they helped clean up my exhaust tips, much less carbon than before. I take that is from giving more spark causing a better burn.

02-13-2013, 06:11 PM	#1
carsengine Drives: 2010 2SS 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Groton, ct Posts: 10	Spark Plug Wires? I just bought a set of BBK stainless steel 1 3/4 headers with cats and i was wondering if i need to get a new set of spark plug wires that have a higher heat rating or if the factory ones will hold up.

02-13-2013, 08:00 PM	#7
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Wait is this for a V6? If so wrong forum! __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

02-13-2013, 06:26 PM	#4
carsengine Drives: 2010 2SS 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Groton, ct Posts: 10	one other thing i forgot to think about is do i need to tune it? i dont plan on it right away i'm going to wait till i get intake to tune.

02-13-2013, 07:37 PM	#5
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	Granatelli makes some nice 0 ohm wires that have additional heat protection for headers.

02-13-2013, 09:18 PM	#10
1sikRS Drives: chevy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: cleveland ohio Posts: 847	Little close to the header tune no?? I had that issue w my tsp just have to tweak that plug wire

02-13-2013, 10:50 PM	#12
The Blue Ox Drives: 2010 SS L99 Inferno Orange Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Coast Posts: 1,167	Thanks LSX! Looking Good! And so are those ARP Header Bolts!

02-14-2013, 05:19 AM	#13
carsengine Drives: 2010 2SS 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Groton, ct Posts: 10	It's for an ls3 v8. And thank y'all for the help

02-14-2013, 05:57 AM	#14
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Granatelli wires rock. Had them on my L99 and they helped clean up my exhaust tips, much less carbon than before. I take that is from giving more spark causing a better burn.