01-15-2019, 04:20 PM | #1 |
Change spark plug wires w new headers?
Whats your opinion on changing to new spark plug wires at the same time new headers are being installed? if I can get better spark with improved wires it makes sense to me but does it make that much of a difference?
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01-15-2019, 05:30 PM | #2 |
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It wont make that big of a difference power wise but will help with the added heat the new headers will put out. I went with Taylor 409 wires and they have been great with the heat. My JBA powercable ended up cracking on the rubber sleeve from the heat.
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01-15-2019, 05:54 PM | #3 |
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Yep my Jbas cracked as well. Now I have MSD Super Conductors and they are great.
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01-15-2019, 08:42 PM | #4 |
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Installed headers 6 years ago, still using original wires.
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01-15-2019, 08:53 PM | #5 |
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No, it won't make any difference. Leave the old wires for now. If you have a situation where you burn a wire on a header, you can identify and rectify the situation before you pay good money for a good set of wires. The protective wire boots that RDP sells work well if you do have an issue with a wire to close to a header tube.
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01-15-2019, 09:16 PM | #6 |
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Stock wires are just fine.
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01-16-2019, 06:33 AM | #7 |
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Stock here as well, I just bought some $5 boot protectors off of ebay for added insurance.
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01-16-2019, 01:23 PM | #8 |
i just did LT header with HI flo cats and xpipe. because the guys were already there for the headers, they suggested to do plugs. i agreed and good thing, my car was around 40K and the plugs looked very used. i have a 2015 SS and is a daily driver. i went with PCM of NC wires with heat socks. i didn't do it because of performance but i spent the money for better and since the shop was in the same location it was kill two birds with one stone kinda situation. i also put in NDK iridium plugs.
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01-16-2019, 01:25 PM | #9 |
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Stock wires; headers fitted 3 years back - no issues, haven't heat-wrapped the pipes or anything.
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01-16-2019, 01:55 PM | #10 |
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I did headers, plugs, and heat sleeves on the wires.
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01-17-2019, 03:23 PM | #11 |
I appreciate all the info, thanks!
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