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Revo1 · 08-21-2012, 02:26 AM

I've been told the stock plug wires may crap out soon after header install, due to their orientation putting them a bit too close to the new, more substantial pipes.

I've got a misfire at the moment- got new plugs, but going to replace plug wires as well, to be thorough.

Any suggestions?

S3XPanther · 08-21-2012, 03:10 AM

If you're worried, just get sleeves.

S3XPanther · 08-21-2012, 03:15 AM

In other words, the stock ones are fine.

2010SSRSM6 · 08-21-2012, 04:34 AM

I've had my stock wires on with my LT's for almost 30k miles.

What headers are you running? I've got BBK's and haven't had an issue. Did a wire make contact with one of your pipes? If that's the case, I'd look into heat shields.

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Juiced1 · 08-21-2012, 09:49 AM

The stock wires work just fine but aftermarket wires work great too. The key when adding headers is making sure the wires won't have any contact with the headers. A set of wire boots will usually keep them from burning up and generally it's just a plug or two that ends up being an issue.

blazzin1 · 08-21-2012, 10:08 AM

Revo....to answer your question.....Granatelli wires is what you want!!! They even have a "high heat" variation that is really sweet......but they are expensive!!!

RogerBzSS · 08-21-2012, 10:12 AM

I went MSD with added Heat Wraps

MSD @ 50 OHM's and 70$ heat wraps @ 30$

Grantinellies over 200$ <<< Ouch

but 0 Ohm

ackeight · 08-21-2012, 11:01 AM

I just got the Granatelli 0 OHM high heat wires from Jannetty Racing. Looking forward to get them on a long with my headers. As stated above, they will cost you more than the others, but thats what you have to do to get the best.

Revo1 · 08-21-2012, 11:05 AM

Cool, thanks for the input fellas. I'm not seeing any direct contact with the wires so far, so it could be just a plug. The headers are 1 7/8" stainless from XS power...

Will look into some sleeves for sure, can't pay for granatellis at the moment.

Agent WD-40 · 08-21-2012, 11:48 AM

What wire sleeves is everybody using?

I just got some new plug wires so I might as well throw these on as well.

NDC123 · 08-21-2012, 12:16 PM

I went with MTI hot spark wires colored to match my engine bay.

hrpiii · 08-22-2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by NDC123

I went with MTI hot spark wires colored to match my engine bay.

me too, they look great and perform as expected.

newagemuscle · 08-22-2012, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revo1

I've been told the stock plug wires may crap out soon after header install, due to their orientation putting them a bit too close to the new, more substantial pipes.

I've got a misfire at the moment- got new plugs, but going to replace plug wires as well, to be thorough.

Any suggestions?

I was told I really did not need to change them, but I figured I was already there and it added color to the engine compartment. Mine are by Taylor. Everyone has their opinion on what they feel is best. I went with these because I liked the look, fit, and price. You will notice some of the other brands being sold you have to over stretch to get a good fit. Not the case with these. I ordered through Maryland and had then shipped to my door for $65.

IndeedSS1 · 08-22-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RogerBzSS

I went MSD with added Heat Wraps

MSD @ 50 OHM's and 70$ heat wraps @ 30$

Grantinellies over 200$ <<< Ouch

but 0 Ohm

Did you actually ohm them out? I have an almost new set of MSD's I bought over a year ago. I checked them and they were all over the place. The stock wires were pretty consistant, the Granatellis were as advertised. I don't mind resistance that is high like the stock wires but I do like consistancy. I have a post on here somewhere showing the measured resistance of each set.

08-21-2012, 02:26 AM	#1
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	best plug wires for LTs? I've been told the stock plug wires may crap out soon after header install, due to their orientation putting them a bit too close to the new, more substantial pipes. I've got a misfire at the moment- got new plugs, but going to replace plug wires as well, to be thorough. Any suggestions? __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

08-21-2012, 03:10 AM	#2
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	If you're worried, just get sleeves. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

08-21-2012, 03:15 AM	#3
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	In other words, the stock ones are fine. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

08-21-2012, 04:34 AM	#4
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,553 View My Garage	I've had my stock wires on with my LT's for almost 30k miles. What headers are you running? I've got BBK's and haven't had an issue. Did a wire make contact with one of your pipes? If that's the case, I'd look into heat shields. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

08-21-2012, 10:12 AM	#7
RogerBzSS Drives: 11 IBM n White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tewksbury Ma Posts: 358 View My Garage	I went MSD with added Heat Wraps MSD @ 50 OHM's and 70$ heat wraps @ 30$ Grantinellies over 200$ <<< Ouch but 0 Ohm __________________ Black CIA -Powder Coated Red Air Scoop - Vmax Ported Throttle Body - Ceramic Coated Dynatek Headers - High Flow Cats out thru factory Cat Back - JRE rough idle cam package - Trunion Upgrade - Valve Springs - Hardened Push rods - 3 bolt timing gear - SLP Under drive pully- Washer bottle relo kit - Hurst Short Throw Shifter with updated pin bushing from C5 member NH-SS - IdealG's improved Master Cylinder - GTO Clutch reservoir - L99 Brake Reservoir - Stainless Braided clutch line - wrapped up with a JRE Tune My SS layed down 462 hp on JRE's Superflow Dyno

08-21-2012, 09:49 AM	#5
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,648	The stock wires work just fine but aftermarket wires work great too. The key when adding headers is making sure the wires won't have any contact with the headers. A set of wire boots will usually keep them from burning up and generally it's just a plug or two that ends up being an issue.

08-21-2012, 10:08 AM	#6
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Revo....to answer your question.....Granatelli wires is what you want!!! They even have a "high heat" variation that is really sweet......but they are expensive!!!

08-21-2012, 11:01 AM	#8
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	I just got the Granatelli 0 OHM high heat wires from Jannetty Racing. Looking forward to get them on a long with my headers. As stated above, they will cost you more than the others, but thats what you have to do to get the best. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

08-21-2012, 11:05 AM	#9
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Cool, thanks for the input fellas. I'm not seeing any direct contact with the wires so far, so it could be just a plug. The headers are 1 7/8" stainless from XS power... Will look into some sleeves for sure, can't pay for granatellis at the moment. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

08-21-2012, 11:48 AM	#10
Agent WD-40 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 601	What wire sleeves is everybody using? I just got some new plug wires so I might as well throw these on as well. __________________ L99 - 440 RWHP Livernois 2c Cam & VVT/DOD Delete Roto-Fab Intake Stainless Works 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers Corsa Exhaust

08-21-2012, 12:16 PM	#11
NDC123 The Machinist Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 IBM silver rally Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 402	I went with MTI hot spark wires colored to match my engine bay. __________________ American Racing Headers w/high-flow cats and x-pipe, Flowmaster American Thunder Axle-back mufflers, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI intake, ADM race scoop, RX Catch Can, PEDDERS Street Z package-ZL1 sways-XA Coilovers, PFADT trailing arms-toe rods, RPM 3:91 gears, RPM Stage V Trans, ADM diff bushings, tune by ADM, and still bustin' knuckles!