Which Wire Set Would You Buy?
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Which Wire Set Would You Buy?
I have 3 to choose from at the local AutoZone. And I am not looking for top dollar, just want to know which you would buy. (or which are crap and run away from):
Bosch Wire Set (Part Number: 09789) for $35.99
Duralast Wire Set (Part Number: 8140) for $25.99
MSDWire Set (Part Number: 5532) for $44.99
Bosch Wire Set (Part Number: 09789) for $35.99
Duralast Wire Set (Part Number: 8140) for $25.99
MSDWire Set (Part Number: 5532) for $44.99
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Either way, you should route them according to the TSB . And if I were you, I'd shop around and get a set of Standard Motor Products wires. The MSD are better than those other choices you posted, but your paying extra because it says MSD on them.
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Well the standard MSD set would be better then any of those, the best set .....IMHO..... is the MSD 8.5mm Red Super Conductor wire as it only has 40-50 ohms per foot resistance and they hold up to high heat like headers. I haven't found a better set so far personally, and it's all I ever buy. They stand by their product and they work great for our engines. I couple them with Champion Copper plugs gaped at .040 and replace the plugs each year or 15k miles and wires at 60k. Cap and rotor I replace at 60k and get upgraded brass contacts.
The standard Universal MSD set you can buy in Auto Zone and many other stores off the shelve are only a 8mm set and they are totally different then what I am talking about as they have like 400 ohms per foot resistance, yes that means those 45 dollar wires your talking about.
Supporting documentation: http://www.msdignition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=525
The standard Universal MSD set you can buy in Auto Zone and many other stores off the shelve are only a 8mm set and they are totally different then what I am talking about as they have like 400 ohms per foot resistance, yes that means those 45 dollar wires your talking about.
Supporting documentation: http://www.msdignition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=525
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Well the standard MSD set would be better then any of those, the best set .....IMHO..... is the MSD 8.5mm Red Super Conductor wire as it only has 40-50 ohms per foot resistance and they hold up to high heat like headers. I haven't found a better set so far personally, and it's all I ever buy. They stand by their product and they work great for our engines. I couple them with Champion Copper plugs gaped at .040 and replace the plugs each year or 15k miles and wires at 60k. Cap and rotor I replace at 60k and get upgraded brass contacts.
The standard Universal MSD set you can buy in Auto Zone and many other stores off the shelve are only a 8mm set and they are totally different then what I am talking about as they have like 400 ohms per foot resistance, yes that means those 45 dollar wires your talking about.
Supporting documentation: http://www.msdignition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=525
The standard Universal MSD set you can buy in Auto Zone and many other stores off the shelve are only a 8mm set and they are totally different then what I am talking about as they have like 400 ohms per foot resistance, yes that means those 45 dollar wires your talking about.
Supporting documentation: http://www.msdignition.com/forum/showthread.php?t=525
I agree. They are about $82 at Summit Racing. A little higher at Autozone (but I got the AZ store manager to match price. my wife says I am supporting the local store...) Sometimes it pays to spend a little more if you can, they will provide better performance and longer life. You will be happier in the long run.
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