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Topic: What spark plug wires?
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 672
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 10-14-2002 10:09 AM
   
Its time for a new set of spark plug wires for the 302 in the 69. It has a set of MSD 8mm on it. I want to replace them with another 8mm set what would you guys use?
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1746
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 10-14-2002 11:32 AM
I'm not an expert in this area yet, but one choice you have to make is whether you love your radio or not. The good wires cause interference. Someone else will carry the ball from here  [This message has been edited by Fastback68 (edited 10-14-2002).]
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 672
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 10-14-2002 11:48 AM
The radio, needs to be hooked up really, but I would think it wouldn't make a big difference with an 8mm wire. I have been known to be wrong though.
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 366
From: France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 10-14-2002 12:00 PM
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Originally posted by Hell_Fish:
The radio, needs to be hooked up really, but I would think it wouldn't make a big difference with an 8mm wire. I have been known to be wrong though.
"Spiral core" type of wire are a must because they will suppress radio interference. They have a slightly higher impedance than 8mm core type but are radio-friendly  !!
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Robert K
Gearhead Posts: 514
From: Nashville, TN
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 10-14-2002 01:14 PM
For the price, I like the Taylor spiral wound 8mm wires. I've got them on the fastback with no problems yet. ------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-14-2002 01:38 PM
I like the FRPP wires for 90% street applications. I have had them last over 5 years with headers. ------------------
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oldmustangjunkie
Journeyman Posts: 27
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Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 10-14-2002 01:58 PM
I second the Taylor wires but in 10.4mm?(race type).
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 672
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 10-14-2002 03:02 PM
Alex, what are the FRPP wires and what do they cost?
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3785
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-14-2002 07:05 PM
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Originally posted by Robert K:
For the price, I like the Taylor spiral wound 8mm wires. I've got them on the fastback with no problems yet.
I put Taylor's on my new 302.. Good Wires.. Only one problem..  I trimmed up all the lengths on the wire to where they fit perfect.. Adjusted all the wire holders... Man did it look clean.. Then we did the tune-up/timing on the engine.. And they turned the damned distributor..  So,, Don't do as I did..  ------------------
Don
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12015
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-14-2002 07:17 PM
I've had my Taylor 8mm for less then 2 years now.I'm not real happy with them,because 3 of them have had the distbutor boots crack open.I called taylor they said it's not a product failure.  So I'm going to try a some FRPP next. I just need to change my dist cap 1st. SCOOP ------------------
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66bluefb
Gearhead Posts: 456
From: Okla.City,Okla.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 10-14-2002 10:03 PM
I run 7mm in mine.They are the 30.00 ones from O Riellys. Are those big enough wires?No radio interfence.Tony------------------
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 1590
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 10-14-2002 10:18 PM
I've always had great luck with MSD Super Conductors. They have ultra low resistance, and are very well made. (I used the ones that are cut-to-fit, and they feel better than any others I've tried)They aren't cheap, (around $80) but are top notch. Good Luck! ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
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