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Punisher_ATX · 10-07-2015, 10:22 AM

Seems like everyone has the exact opposite experience from wires as me. The MSD's are much more durable and i have a pile of broken or damaged taylor 10.5 wires laying in my garage.

LSX Camaro · 10-07-2015, 12:30 PM

I am running the Granatelli wires. No problems and a perfect fit. I like the extra heat protection around the wires. I also use the OE metal sleeves and run heat socks. I'm not going to get into the power increase debate.

GONIF · 10-07-2015, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco Time

And the truth comes out! I expect yall will be serving tacos at Phastek's open house now.

Both of course.

Every day is taco Tuesday in my house. But your thread has def peaked my interest in spark plug wires.

Del Taco

ASimmons04 · 10-07-2015, 10:24 PM

I ran MSD 8.5mm on my LS1 and had zero issues. Can't really say whether or not the car actually ran better since I did wires, plugs, headers, ORY, and cat back all at the same time....but they functioned well enough for me. Guess I have some decisions to make once I decide to install headers.

JLBIII · 10-10-2015, 07:01 PM

Had Granitelli's on my L99. When I took it in for the LS3 conversion, the tuner told me one of my wires was bad. I gave him the OEM wires I had saved. Still using the OEM wires with LT headers and no problems.

My 5th · 10-12-2015, 11:55 AM

I've had the MSD wires on my SS for over 3 years with zero problems, no heat socks (but would like to get some) and no apparent heat damage. I have Kooks 1 7/8 headers. My only ignition problems came from the stock plugs melting the electrode off. This was after 50-60K miles so no biggie.

sdynak · 10-12-2015, 08:05 PM

Pretty sure I'm gonna stick OEM with maybe some heat socks.. Have some OEM brakes on the way then this is next.. not causing any issue and probably never will. It's just the small clip that holds it onto the coil terminal not the wire terminal. It's on pretty solid as it is but after 5 years they will be replaced soon. It's not a DD.

Tenring · 10-12-2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GONIF

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

Dam now I have to get wire socks, never thought I would need them............................what color is the best for adding HP!

sdynak · 10-12-2015, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tenring

Dam now I have to get wire socks, never thought I would need them............................what color is the best for adding HP!

Pretty sure Red makes it faster

h018871 · 10-13-2015, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sdynak

Pretty sure Red makes it faster

Has to be

Red cars get more tickets

sdynak · 10-13-2015, 08:18 PM

Found the RED socks I plan to use for the OEM wires..

JDP Sales · 10-14-2015, 06:32 PM

I was a firm believer in factory wires being the best until we started working with Taylor and tested the 8.2mm Thundervolt wire. The stock GM LS wires had 800 Ohm while the Taylor wires had 28 Ohm of resistance for a significant drop in lost energy.

We also spec'd 135 degree boots for better header clearance and include 1200 degree socks. This is a great wire package and they are offered with natural, red or black socks. You can find more info HERE.

Please feel free to call, email or PM u anytime with questions.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

Camaro Dude · 10-16-2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JDP Sales

I was a firm believer in factory wires being the best until we started working with Taylor and tested the 8.2mm Thundervolt wire. The stock GM LS wires had 800 Ohm while the Taylor wires had 28 Ohm of resistance for a significant drop in lost energy.

We also spec'd 135 degree boots for better header clearance and include 1200 degree socks. This is a great wire package and they are offered with natural, red or black socks. You can find more info HERE.

Please feel free to call, email or PM u anytime with questions.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

Ok, OEM wires vs those nifty Taylor wires you speak of, could one expect to see any measurable increase on the dyno and/or real world fuel economy figures improving?

L99CAMA2011 · 10-25-2015, 01:53 PM

After installing the MSD 8.5mm wires over stock I have to say anyone who thinks the stock wires perform as well or better isn't even worth wasting a breath on. Stock wires FTL.

10-07-2015, 12:30 PM	#44
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	I am running the Granatelli wires. No problems and a perfect fit. I like the extra heat protection around the wires. I also use the OE metal sleeves and run heat socks. I'm not going to get into the power increase debate. __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

10-12-2015, 11:55 AM	#48
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	I've had the MSD wires on my SS for over 3 years with zero problems, no heat socks (but would like to get some) and no apparent heat damage. I have Kooks 1 7/8 headers. My only ignition problems came from the stock plugs melting the electrode off. This was after 50-60K miles so no biggie. __________________ Meh

10-12-2015, 08:05 PM	#49
sdynak Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 948	Pretty sure I'm gonna stick OEM with maybe some heat socks.. Have some OEM brakes on the way then this is next.. not causing any issue and probably never will. It's just the small clip that holds it onto the coil terminal not the wire terminal. It's on pretty solid as it is but after 5 years they will be replaced soon. It's not a DD. __________________ 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

10-13-2015, 08:18 PM	#53
sdynak Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 948	Found the RED socks I plan to use for the OEM wires.. Attached Images __________________ 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

10-07-2015, 10:22 AM	#43
Punisher_ATX Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Austin Posts: 439	Seems like everyone has the exact opposite experience from wires as me. The MSD's are much more durable and i have a pile of broken or damaged taylor 10.5 wires laying in my garage.

10-07-2015, 10:24 PM	#46
ASimmons04 Drives: 2015 AGM 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 367	I ran MSD 8.5mm on my LS1 and had zero issues. Can't really say whether or not the car actually ran better since I did wires, plugs, headers, ORY, and cat back all at the same time....but they functioned well enough for me. Guess I have some decisions to make once I decide to install headers.

10-10-2015, 07:01 PM	#47
JLBIII Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Penn. Posts: 175	Had Granitelli's on my L99. When I took it in for the LS3 conversion, the tuner told me one of my wires was bad. I gave him the OEM wires I had saved. Still using the OEM wires with LT headers and no problems.

10-14-2015, 06:32 PM	#54
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	I was a firm believer in factory wires being the best until we started working with Taylor and tested the 8.2mm Thundervolt wire. The stock GM LS wires had 800 Ohm while the Taylor wires had 28 Ohm of resistance for a significant drop in lost energy. We also spec'd 135 degree boots for better header clearance and include 1200 degree socks. This is a great wire package and they are offered with natural, red or black socks. You can find more info HERE. Please feel free to call, email or PM u anytime with questions. Kind regards, Jordan Priestley 888.308.6007

10-25-2015, 01:53 PM	#56
L99CAMA2011 Drives: One of the baddest handling Gen 5s Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 4,177	After installing the MSD 8.5mm wires over stock I have to say anyone who thinks the stock wires perform as well or better isn't even worth wasting a breath on. Stock wires FTL.