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02-08-2013, 11:28 AM
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Do you need new plug wires with a header install?
I have ordered a set of 1 7/8" Kooks headers to put on my LS3. This is the first set of headers I have ever placed on a car and was wondering about changing the plug wires. I have seen some people changing them and some not. I am ignorant on the subject so any help would be appreciated.
Are they needed and why? If so what ones should I buy? |
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02-08-2013, 11:31 AM
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Not needed - so you're good to go
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02-08-2013, 11:34 AM
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02-08-2013, 11:35 AM
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Thanks guys. Simple question, Simple answer, love this forum.
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02-08-2013, 11:41 AM
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When you install them, it's a good idea to remove the spark plugs. Alot of people end up damaging a plug when installing headers. And yes my stock plug wires work great with headers. No issues.
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02-08-2013, 12:59 PM
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You don't NEED to replace them. Although one of my stock wires was rubbing one of the primaries on my headers so I grabbed some Taylor wires. No issues at all.
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02-08-2013, 01:56 PM
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Good luck with the install! Feel free to call, PM or email us with any questions!
Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007 |
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02-08-2013, 02:40 PM
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You may not "need" them, but the red ones sure are pretty.
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02-08-2013, 04:05 PM
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No need to replace spark plug wires, but may need an extension of your O2 sensor wires depending which heads you buy. I needed them for my Doug Thorleys just so there wasn't any tension.
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02-08-2013, 04:08 PM
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02-08-2013, 04:43 PM
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Nope. But as mentioned they look better. I went a little overkill on protecting from the heat. Headers are coated and 0 ohm granatelli wires with sleeves.
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