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Old 05-08-2003, 11:51 AM   #1
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HEI Plug Wire Resistance

What should the resistance be on the HEI plug wires? I have three that are from a different manufacturer but if the resistance is ok, I guess I will just use them until I find a nice, reasonably priced set of new ones. Mine vary from 1500 ohms to 15,000 ohms...one measures 42,000 ohms! My son's HP MSD wires read about 186 ohms!
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Old 05-08-2003, 01:30 PM   #2
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I would throw out the 46 kohm it if was me. If memory serves, about 5,000 per foot is the spec.

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Old 05-08-2003, 01:43 PM   #3
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It depends on what kind of wires they are. The spiral core wires (like the MSDs) will have very low resistance.
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Old 05-08-2003, 08:25 PM   #4
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My son's new MSDs are about 186 ohms! I just won't pay $80 for wires! I am guessing I only need to buy one then...replace that 46,000 ohm wire. Hey if it works really well...I might just spring for some new wires but I don't want to replace what ain't broken!
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Old 05-09-2003, 12:33 AM   #5
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Pep Boys has spiral-core plug wire sets for around $35.
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