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How much do aftermarket spark plug wires help? Im looking at a set of 10.2mm wires that are supose to improve hp threw out the the whole powerband and improve mpg. Can u go too big on spark plug wires? I think these ones were had a triple core or something does that matter at all? Havnt heard anyone really talk about them so i was just wonderin
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Re: Spark Plug wires
I honestly doubt you'll find, feel, notice, etc any difference using non-stock wires on a motor essentially stock...
Hell I've read reports where "LARGE" diameter wires negated performance. I forget exactly why, something about the electricity having a larger range of motion before it actually hit the fuel
The only real benefit that I can see plug wires having; apart from using utterly cheap wires, is using wires with a larger diameter just for the extra heat protectoin. My lt1 with headers used to burnt wires horribly if they came anywhere near the headers. That required better wires, simply for the heat control.
Hell I've read reports where "LARGE" diameter wires negated performance. I forget exactly why, something about the electricity having a larger range of motion before it actually hit the fuel
The only real benefit that I can see plug wires having; apart from using utterly cheap wires, is using wires with a larger diameter just for the extra heat protectoin. My lt1 with headers used to burnt wires horribly if they came anywhere near the headers. That required better wires, simply for the heat control.
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You won't really notice a difference by switching to a larger wire alone.
If you're using an aftermarket high voltage capacitive discharge ignition system, or you have problems with engine heat melting the jacket on your wires, I could understand switching to a larger, more heavy duty wire. Most companies have some sort of gimmick to get you to buy their wires. However, I ran an MSD 6A ignition and Blaster 2 external coil with factory Honda plug wires and never had any problems.
If you're using an aftermarket high voltage capacitive discharge ignition system, or you have problems with engine heat melting the jacket on your wires, I could understand switching to a larger, more heavy duty wire. Most companies have some sort of gimmick to get you to buy their wires. However, I ran an MSD 6A ignition and Blaster 2 external coil with factory Honda plug wires and never had any problems.
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Re: Spark Plug wires
Originally Posted by QwanSanchez
So if were install a MSD Ignition upgrade, i would then have to upgrade to larger spark plug wires?
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Re: Spark Plug wires
the only aftermarket wires that are really worth the extra dough are magnecors. they wont give extra horsepower but they have good sheilding and are very durable for race environments. i think they even come with a lifetime guarantee. i got mine off ebay new out of the box for a decent price i would look into them.
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Re: Spark Plug wires
Originally Posted by Soon2BeStangin
Port the heads/intake. New pistons, up the compression a bit
Thought about it but thats really pointless to do to this motor since it has so many miles on it, plus i dont feel like having no car while i wait for that shit to be done. I think im gonna save up and buy another motor with alot less miles on it to do that shit to.
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Originally Posted by QwanSanchez
Thought about it but thats really pointless to do to this motor since it has so many miles on it, plus i dont feel like having no car while i wait for that shit to be done. I think im gonna save up and buy another motor with alot less miles on it to do that shit to.
I always say, think realistically Quinn. I know what you want, but you do have to consider you are only in highschool. My only advice would be start saving now