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Mike2ss · 01-02-2010, 12:24 PM

I was thinking of changing my spark plug wires and spark plugs to a better set, ACCEL. What your opinion in changing these, worth for the price?

cmcorton · 01-11-2011, 06:42 PM

I also need to know as I am installing doug thorley headers shortys and have heard the wires touch the pipes. Can someone give a fellow camaro brother some insite here thanks

The Leaf · 01-12-2011, 07:09 PM

hey guys, I'm running dt shorties as well, I got a set of the MTI "Hot Spark" Heat Shield Race Plug wires, and have no clearance issues or burnt wires, hope this helps

MillerTime · 01-13-2011, 03:46 AM

Short answer is that thy will improve the looks but won't really show any performance gains. Unless yu running in the k's in HP you wont see any improvement. The heat shields on those might help with longevity though....

danhr · 01-13-2011, 08:07 AM

your spark plug wires are 3 inches long.... you aren't going to see any performance gains.

if you feel the need to waste money, get a cool looking set, like msd's or something

Snake Slayer · 01-13-2011, 08:28 AM

You wont see much gain from the wires. I have not measured the stock wire to see if there is a loss. But This is my 3rd Ls motor and I have always ditched the factory platinum plugs for NGK tr-55 copper plus. The dont last as long but I have found smoother idle and better excellaration with them gapped at .50. Do yourself a favor and stay away from the BS 10.00 plugs they are all hype. Tr-55 for NA cars and TR6 for forced induction cars as it is one step colder.

danhr · 01-13-2011, 08:36 AM

tr6's suck

CC Performance · 01-13-2011, 09:21 AM

Best deal on wires and plugs is right here
http://www.mcssl.com/store/cc-perfor...81a6a08596362b

MSD and NGK are a great combination on these cars and have been for 10 years now

Snake Slayer · 01-13-2011, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danhr

tr6's suck

Care to elaborate? I run then in my 600hp c6 with no issues?

CC Performance · 01-13-2011, 10:41 AM

Wires wont add performance unless you have a compromised wire to begin with.
What happens is sometimes the factory wires get stuck on and get damaged when pulling them off so a person needs a couple wires. Or they get headers and two of the boots are very close to the primary and it get dried out and cracked.

The MSD have a multi-angle feature so you can manipulate them away from the header as well as a hi heat resistant silicone.

Padre · 03-10-2011, 07:49 PM

FWIW, I had a set of MSD 8.5 spark plug wires #32819 and tried them on the Camaro L99. They fit, but are tight. Apparently, you need to order LS2 style wires (longer) rather than LS1/LS6 wires.

Padre

13 ZL1 · 03-10-2011, 08:37 PM

I have DT shoties and I put Accel wires on mine because I thought the stock wires were too close to the headers. Check it out here.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116930

Padre · 03-10-2011, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange2SSRS

I have DT shoties and I put Accel wires on mine because I thought the stock wires were too close to the headers. Check it out here.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116930

Thank you, nice write-up. My JBA Shorties are just waiting for me to have time to install.

This pic sold me on the Accel's. Thanks again.

Padre

1Camaro2SS · 03-10-2011, 08:53 PM

I just had my headers put on along with MSD wires and new plugs

01-02-2010, 12:24 PM	#1
Mike2ss Airborne Pathfinder Drives: Camaro ZL575 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Benito, TX Posts: 1,139	wires/plugs I was thinking of changing my spark plug wires and spark plugs to a better set, ACCEL. What your opinion in changing these, worth for the price? __________________ 2010 Camaro Indy 500 Pace car, LS3-ZL575 Other cars are- 95 BMW 325 sedan- AA exhaust, AA CAI, AA Strut bar, AA chip, M3 rotors and calipers, racing clutch, oversized injectors, upgraded M3 interior- Audi A4 SLine, with black out optics

01-11-2011, 06:42 PM	#2
cmcorton BLACK MAMBA Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Broward County Florida Posts: 76 View My Garage	spark plug wires I also need to know as I am installing doug thorley headers shortys and have heard the wires touch the pipes. Can someone give a fellow camaro brother some insite here thanks __________________ C.O. Jones / Black Mamba

01-13-2011, 03:46 AM	#4
MillerTime Blowin the doors off! Drives: A 2013 SS RS 6M SR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,390	Short answer is that thy will improve the looks but won't really show any performance gains. Unless yu running in the k's in HP you wont see any improvement. The heat shields on those might help with longevity though.... __________________ 2G1FS1EWXD9163847

01-13-2011, 08:07 AM	#5
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,024	your spark plug wires are 3 inches long.... you aren't going to see any performance gains. if you feel the need to waste money, get a cool looking set, like msd's or something __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

01-13-2011, 08:36 AM	#7
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,024	tr6's suck __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

01-12-2011, 07:09 PM	#3
The Leaf Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 32	hey guys, I'm running dt shorties as well, I got a set of the MTI "Hot Spark" Heat Shield Race Plug wires, and have no clearance issues or burnt wires, hope this helps

01-13-2011, 08:28 AM	#6
Snake Slayer Drives: Awaiting 2014 C7 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 902	You wont see much gain from the wires. I have not measured the stock wire to see if there is a loss. But This is my 3rd Ls motor and I have always ditched the factory platinum plugs for NGK tr-55 copper plus. The dont last as long but I have found smoother idle and better excellaration with them gapped at .50. Do yourself a favor and stay away from the BS 10.00 plugs they are all hype. Tr-55 for NA cars and TR6 for forced induction cars as it is one step colder.

01-13-2011, 09:21 AM	#8
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	Best deal on wires and plugs is right here http://www.mcssl.com/store/cc-perfor...81a6a08596362b MSD and NGK are a great combination on these cars and have been for 10 years now Last edited by CC Performance; 01-13-2011 at 10:34 AM.

01-13-2011, 10:41 AM	#10
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	Wires wont add performance unless you have a compromised wire to begin with. What happens is sometimes the factory wires get stuck on and get damaged when pulling them off so a person needs a couple wires. Or they get headers and two of the boots are very close to the primary and it get dried out and cracked. The MSD have a multi-angle feature so you can manipulate them away from the header as well as a hi heat resistant silicone.

03-10-2011, 07:49 PM	#11
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	FWIW, I had a set of MSD 8.5 spark plug wires #32819 and tried them on the Camaro L99. They fit, but are tight. Apparently, you need to order LS2 style wires (longer) rather than LS1/LS6 wires. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

03-10-2011, 08:37 PM	#12
13 ZL1 Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Manteca CA Posts: 683	I have DT shoties and I put Accel wires on mine because I thought the stock wires were too close to the headers. Check it out here. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116930

03-10-2011, 08:53 PM	#14
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,445 View My Garage	I just had my headers put on along with MSD wires and new plugs __________________