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68 S-code GT
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posted 03-16-2005 12:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 68 S-code GT   Click Here to Email 68 S-code GT     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I haven��t bought any performance wires in a while so I need to now what to get that will not interfere with the radio and other electronics. Was looking at the Ford racing 9MM wires and Summit 8mm wires.

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posted 03-16-2005 12:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
There are so many sophisticated filters available for radios these days that I don't think it makes a difference anymore.
All of your "premium" wires are spiral core anyway.

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exlocal
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posted 03-17-2005 10:56 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for exlocal     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/truth.htm

I have the blue Summit 8mm cut to fit wires. No problems for about 3 years now, it replaced a set of MSD's that fell apart in less than a year.
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TennSS
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posted 03-18-2005 12:00 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for TennSS   Click Here to Email TennSS     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
We've found that you reach a point of diminishing returns with plug wire resistance. Once you hit a certain point, lower resistance does not produce any additional spark intensity/quality.

250-300 ohms per foot seems to be the best range.

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68 S-code GT
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posted 03-18-2005 08:19 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for 68 S-code GT   Click Here to Email 68 S-code GT     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by exlocal:
[BI have the blue Summit 8mm cut to fit wires. No problems for about 3 years now[/B]

Is that the set that comes with the stripping tool? If so, how well does it work with crimping the ends?

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posted 03-18-2005 08:52 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for exlocal     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by 68 S-code GT:
Is that the set that comes with the stripping tool? If so, how well does it work with crimping the ends?

Yes, that is the same one. I imagine most of the major brands are the same quality. The blue looks good with the blue engine block though The crimping tool is okay, not the best but adequate. One suggestion is to put some king of lubricant on the wires before slipping on the boots, makes sliding the boots over the ends easier after crimping, I used hair gel (my garage is close to the bathroom).

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indyphil
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posted 03-18-2005 09:30 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for indyphil   Click Here to Email indyphil     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I liked the ford racing set. The resistance was low but I dont think it was as low as stated above. Price was right! Made a big difference for me when combined with the large diameter cap.

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