Accel plug wires-a review - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BobbyK · 07-09-2008, 09:16 AM

I've ran the generic(make em yourself) 8mm plug wires from Accel for the past 5 years now.
I've had to replace the set 3 times due to dead wires.

I use wire separators and make sure they don't touch any hot eng. parts etc.

What's your experience with Accel wires?

So Far,I think they suck.

cdowns · 07-09-2008, 09:20 AM

the only wires i'd think of running are taylor

**88JRFAN** · 07-09-2008, 10:50 AM

I like to run MSD wires. Have had decent luck with accel wires.

lowriden58 · 07-09-2008, 10:55 AM

MSD or Taylor

caminokid · 07-09-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowriden58

MSD or Taylor

Buford · 07-09-2008, 02:55 PM

I used Accell 8mm wires on my 71 bronco and hated them. They caused me to miss-fire at higher rpms (4500 or above). Replaced them with other Accell's, same problem. Finally, i went with the stock ford ones and they worked great. Accell's just don't deliver. On my 71 GMC 2500, I still have the basic wire sets (7mm) and I haven't had any problems. These have been on for about 6 or 7 years now. I know they need to be replaced but the damn thing runs so well I'm affraid to mess up a good thing

07-09-2008, 09:16 AM	#1
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Accel plug wires-a review I've ran the generic(make em yourself) 8mm plug wires from Accel for the past 5 years now. I've had to replace the set 3 times due to dead wires. I use wire separators and make sure they don't touch any hot eng. parts etc. What's your experience with Accel wires? So Far,I think they suck. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

07-09-2008, 09:20 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Accel plug wires-a review the only wires i'd think of running are taylor __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-09-2008, 10:50 AM	#3
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: Accel plug wires-a review I like to run MSD wires. Have had decent luck with accel wires. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

07-09-2008, 10:55 AM	#4
lowriden58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake Beach, MD Posts: 812	Re: Accel plug wires-a review MSD or Taylor __________________ 71 cheyenne lwb 300rwhp best 1/4 time so far 12.8 @103 http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...en58/001-2.jpg

07-09-2008, 02:55 PM	#6
Buford Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 27	Re: Accel plug wires-a review I used Accell 8mm wires on my 71 bronco and hated them. They caused me to miss-fire at higher rpms (4500 or above). Replaced them with other Accell's, same problem. Finally, i went with the stock ford ones and they worked great. Accell's just don't deliver. On my 71 GMC 2500, I still have the basic wire sets (7mm) and I haven't had any problems. These have been on for about 6 or 7 years now. I know they need to be replaced but the damn thing runs so well I'm affraid to mess up a good thing __________________ Buford - 1971 3/4 ton, Custom Camper, 350 Th, 350 SBC.



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