Where can I find good, cheap wires?
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From: Houston, Tx USA
Unless you are selling I would see no point on using "cheap" wires on a performance car.
Radio supression and other benefits found on good wires are not often found on the lesser wires resulting in less voltage and more annoyances with electronic devices.
But thats just my opinion.
Radio supression and other benefits found on good wires are not often found on the lesser wires resulting in less voltage and more annoyances with electronic devices.
But thats just my opinion.
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From: North Carolina (former LIer)
Check out thunderracing.com or tbyrne.com
I have the Taylor thunderbolts 10mm high performance and they were only $66 from Thunder. The best way to verify the difference between stock and aftermarket wires is to use a multimeter tool (radio shack) that you use to measure the resistance in the wire. The less resistance a wire has the more voltage/power that goes to the plug. Most HP wires, like the Thunderbolts, have a resistance around 1/10 that of stock. So if a stock wires measures 3000 ohms of resistance, a high performance wire will have around 300 ohms, this is good, it creates a great spark for more power and economy.
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99 SS, Dark Metallic Blue, M6
SLP lid, KN, TBB, SLP Y-pipe, SLP loudmouth
ported MAFs, Nitto 315 DRs
Currently: 1/4 13.06@113.8 (gtech runs high in mph by about 4mph), 0-60 4.77 (w/passenger) Gtech'd
12.99@110.2, 2.06 60ft - Tazzo.
Also, 331 rwhp as measured on the Gtech
I have the Taylor thunderbolts 10mm high performance and they were only $66 from Thunder. The best way to verify the difference between stock and aftermarket wires is to use a multimeter tool (radio shack) that you use to measure the resistance in the wire. The less resistance a wire has the more voltage/power that goes to the plug. Most HP wires, like the Thunderbolts, have a resistance around 1/10 that of stock. So if a stock wires measures 3000 ohms of resistance, a high performance wire will have around 300 ohms, this is good, it creates a great spark for more power and economy.
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99 SS, Dark Metallic Blue, M6
SLP lid, KN, TBB, SLP Y-pipe, SLP loudmouth
ported MAFs, Nitto 315 DRs
Currently: 1/4 13.06@113.8 (gtech runs high in mph by about 4mph), 0-60 4.77 (w/passenger) Gtech'd
12.99@110.2, 2.06 60ft - Tazzo.
Also, 331 rwhp as measured on the Gtech
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From: Houston, Tx USA
Personally, my friend has tested all of the manufactures wires on his L98 motor. He found that the taylors were not good for him (they would harden and break). He eventually ended up using Moroso and hasnt looked back since. I would suggest Moroso if they made a set for the LS1 as I would use them as well when that time comes for me.. But as I do not know of any LS1 Moroso product I cannot suggest them. MSD would be my fall back choice.. then Accel the finally Taylor..
Good luck!
Good luck!
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From: Chesapeake, VA USA
Actually, the stock wires are quite good and less prone to failures than many of the aftermarket ones. I'd spend my $80 somewhere else unless I was concerned about dressing up the engine compartment.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by danziger:
Actually, the stock wires are quite good and less prone to failures than many of the aftermarket ones. I'd spend my $80 somewhere else unless I was concerned about dressing up the engine compartment.</font>
Actually, the stock wires are quite good and less prone to failures than many of the aftermarket ones. I'd spend my $80 somewhere else unless I was concerned about dressing up the engine compartment.</font>
jeremy
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'93 z28 m6 (Purple Pearl Metallic)
stock shortblock, 230/236 cam, mildly ported heads, hooker longtubes, csi waterpump, all the usual bolton stuff.....
7.98 @ 88.7mph 1.84 60' (1/8mi)
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From: Ft. Rucker, AL
To answer your question Blackhawk, I just purchased the car and now it has almost 36,000 miles. I'm not sure how the previous owner was on the throttle so while I have the money I figure might as well get some better performing ones.
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From: Ft. Rucker, AL
Whoa, whoa, whoa! Gonna have to disagree on that one!! NO spark plug will last 100,000 miles. I realize GM SAYS that they do, but they lose their full potential WELL before the 100,000 mile mark.. The same goes with the wires. No offense, but everyone should know this.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by mark896:
Whoa, whoa, whoa! Gonna have to disagree on that one!! NO spark plug will last 100,000 miles. I realize GM SAYS that they do, but they lose their full potential WELL before the 100,000 mile mark.. The same goes with the wires. No offense, but everyone should know this.</font>
Whoa, whoa, whoa! Gonna have to disagree on that one!! NO spark plug will last 100,000 miles. I realize GM SAYS that they do, but they lose their full potential WELL before the 100,000 mile mark.. The same goes with the wires. No offense, but everyone should know this.</font>
Do your research before making a claim like that.
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Blackhawk you sound like an ***-munch, and your stupid too. On a high performance motor like the LS1 changing out the stock wires is a good move, its cheap and you are assuring that you are putting a stronger spark to the plugs. You tell the guy to keep his stock wires but you said earlier that you have changed yours to MSDs, make up your mind jackass. If you read what I was saying you'll see I was just giving him an example of the relative improvement he will see from high performance(HP) wires. Taylor Thundervolts also have the 50 ohms per foot resistance. Know what your talking about genius, before you start throwing up at the mouth.