LS3 plug wires.. what would you choose? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

sdynak · 10-04-2015, 09:09 PM

So when I installed my headers one of the OEM spark plug wires had a broken terminal clip (found when removed) on the coil side of the wire which I am sure will never cause a problem but I would rather replace the set anyway. They are 5 years old so maybe its time anyway.

So knowing most recommend OEM and with headers should I stick with OEM? I am seeing options in 9" (red hi temp) and 9 1/2" black (what mine has)..

Has anyone tried the 9" to see if they fit? I like the color and they look the same but I'm concerned they may be a tiny bit too short?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221849748377...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Here are the 9 1/2" same as OEM # on the wire and all

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321829174015...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Then there is a set on Amazon that says fits my car as ACDelco 9748UU Professional Spark Plug Wire Set

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

And then there is this set on Amazon and I'm not sure what the major difference is? The part # diff from the above is missing a "9"

http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-748UU-...keywords=748UU

Or would you go aftermarket all together and forget OEM?

Not looking to spend a great deal of $ especially thinking the OEM are fine but willing to spend a little more if there are good reasons to do so..

Thanks in advance..

Unreal · 10-04-2015, 09:34 PM

OEM

Jsafe17 · 10-04-2015, 10:03 PM

Get the MSD units for a 6.0 truck.. they are longer because of the placement of the truck coils, a nice upgrade.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

TX_ED_SS · 10-04-2015, 10:49 PM

When I added my LT Headers I went with Taylor Pro Race 10.4mm wires. Bought them on Amazon for $70.

JCunningham · 10-04-2015, 11:07 PM

only OEM have the proper resistance for our ignition systems. Others will work but not as well.

Fast6.3 · 10-05-2015, 01:40 AM

Accel ceramic wont ever worry about burnt wires

1KillerSS · 10-05-2015, 03:19 AM

+3 OEM

sdynak · 10-05-2015, 04:24 PM

Thanks for all the feedback.. anyone ever try the shorter red OEM 9" ..

Bo White · 10-05-2015, 05:25 PM

Im a Taylor fan. That being said I have Autolites on mine.

BFASTNOTLAST · 10-05-2015, 05:32 PM

Moroso Ultra 40's here. Been on every race car I have driven.

GONIF · 10-05-2015, 06:40 PM

Taylor's 10.4 on mine . If you run OEM with headers get the wire socks or you will burn the wires.

JCunningham · 10-05-2015, 07:44 PM

When do you burn the wires? Iv only put 10,000 miles on mine with 1 7/8" headers and there like new. No racing though.

1BadAssSS · 10-05-2015, 07:48 PM

Taylor on mine.

sdynak · 10-05-2015, 08:07 PM

Hmm.. close running for OEM VS Taylor.. if I'm going to spend a few $ if Taylor is the way to go then maybe I'll take a closer look at em.

Thanks again guys!

10-04-2015, 09:09 PM	#1
sdynak Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 948	LS3 plug wires.. what would you choose? So when I installed my headers one of the OEM spark plug wires had a broken terminal clip (found when removed) on the coil side of the wire which I am sure will never cause a problem but I would rather replace the set anyway. They are 5 years old so maybe its time anyway. So knowing most recommend OEM and with headers should I stick with OEM? I am seeing options in 9" (red hi temp) and 9 1/2" black (what mine has).. Has anyone tried the 9" to see if they fit? I like the color and they look the same but I'm concerned they may be a tiny bit too short? http://www.ebay.com/itm/221849748377...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Here are the 9 1/2" same as OEM # on the wire and all http://www.ebay.com/itm/321829174015...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Then there is a set on Amazon that says fits my car as ACDelco 9748UU Professional Spark Plug Wire Set http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER And then there is this set on Amazon and I'm not sure what the major difference is? The part # diff from the above is missing a "9" http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-748UU-...keywords=748UU Or would you go aftermarket all together and forget OEM? Not looking to spend a great deal of $ especially thinking the OEM are fine but willing to spend a little more if there are good reasons to do so.. Thanks in advance.. __________________ 2014 ZL1 Black All OEM, Manual SOLD: 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS Last edited by sdynak; 10-04-2015 at 09:12 PM. Reason: typos LOL

10-04-2015, 09:34 PM	#2
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	OEM __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

10-04-2015, 10:49 PM	#4
TX_ED_SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 628	When I added my LT Headers I went with Taylor Pro Race 10.4mm wires. Bought them on Amazon for $70. __________________ U.S. Army Retired

10-04-2015, 11:07 PM	#5
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	only OEM have the proper resistance for our ignition systems. Others will work but not as well. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

10-05-2015, 01:40 AM	#6
Fast6.3 Drives: 2016 2SS coupe 2015 3LT Stingray Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El paso texas Posts: 880 View My Garage	Accel ceramic wont ever worry about burnt wires __________________ Ported intake manifold and throttle body kooks 2" headers no cats

10-04-2015, 10:03 PM	#3
Jsafe17 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6spd LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 581	Get the MSD units for a 6.0 truck.. they are longer because of the placement of the truck coils, a nice upgrade. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

10-05-2015, 03:19 AM	#7
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	+3 OEM __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

10-05-2015, 04:24 PM	#8
sdynak Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 948	Thanks for all the feedback.. anyone ever try the shorter red OEM 9" .. __________________ 2014 ZL1 Black All OEM, Manual SOLD: 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS Last edited by sdynak; 10-05-2015 at 04:25 PM. Reason: Darn Keyboard!

10-05-2015, 05:25 PM	#9
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,091	Im a Taylor fan. That being said I have Autolites on mine.

10-05-2015, 05:32 PM	#10
BFASTNOTLAST Drives: 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Denver NC Posts: 1,411 View My Garage	Moroso Ultra 40's here. Been on every race car I have driven. __________________

10-05-2015, 06:40 PM	#11
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Taylor's 10.4 on mine . If you run OEM with headers get the wire socks or you will burn the wires. __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

10-05-2015, 07:44 PM	#12
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	When do you burn the wires? Iv only put 10,000 miles on mine with 1 7/8" headers and there like new. No racing though. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

10-05-2015, 07:48 PM	#13
1BadAssSS Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Harvest, AL Posts: 262	Taylor on mine.

10-05-2015, 08:07 PM	#14
sdynak Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 948	Hmm.. close running for OEM VS Taylor.. if I'm going to spend a few $ if Taylor is the way to go then maybe I'll take a closer look at em. Thanks again guys! __________________ 2014 ZL1 Black All OEM, Manual SOLD: 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS