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Mar 21, 2003 | 12:49 PM

ba96ta

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plug wire arcing

OK I got a quick question. I have msd 8.5's on my car and some of them are running side by side touching each other. Do you think this could cause arking?

Mar 21, 2003 | 02:37 PM

Will84

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No. Not unless the silicone is cut or worn thru.

Mar 21, 2003 | 02:49 PM

NXz28

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just the wires touching wires will not cause arching...

Mar 22, 2003 | 12:36 AM

ba96ta

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just wondering because I had my car miss a few times at the dragstrip the other night after 4800.

Mar 22, 2003 | 12:46 AM

NXz28

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i used to have some problems with the car missing once in a while at higher rpm's...after new spark plugs, spark plug wires, and a coil...its been fine since