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chevymaz · 11-27-2005, 02:50 PM

I was getting ready to change the spark plug wires on my 71 GMC and was wondering what wires were the best for the buck. I have a 350 with HEI.

phantom dually · 11-27-2005, 02:54 PM

DELCO or NGK I have had good luck with both.

djracer · 11-27-2005, 04:46 PM

I usually run Taylors thats what they stock at my local Speed Shop!

cableguy0 · 11-27-2005, 04:50 PM

I always use taylor wires as well. A few minutes and an ohm meter will show you how superior they are to the crap sitting on the shelves in the auto parts store.Better wires that have less resistance let the ignition parts last a lot longer because they dont have to work as hard to get the voltage to the plugs

**tnblazerk5** · 11-27-2005, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cableguy0

I always use taylor wires as well. A few minutes and an ohm meter will show you how superior they are to the crap sitting on the shelves in the auto parts store.Better wires that have less resistance let the ignition parts last a lot longer because they dont have to work as hard to get the voltage to the plugs

i got sum taylor wires but havent put them on yet !! there the best but there not cheap

Mudder · 11-27-2005, 06:04 PM

I used Taylors but went to MSD's because of the size of the Taylor boots. They were touching the headers.

cableguy0 · 11-27-2005, 06:11 PM

in my experience the boots on the taylor wires actually seem to hold up to heat a ton better than anything else. though any of em will melt with enough heat the taylors seem to be a little better with dealing with the heat

djracer · 11-27-2005, 06:22 PM

has anyone tried these? They are over 100.00 but I was thinking about trying them on the racetruck! they are numbered on each end and have super low resistance! http://www.moroso.com/catalog/catego...?catcode=39220

71-longbed · 11-27-2005, 06:46 PM

over $100.00 for 8 plug wires seems mighty extreme

im running accels .....cost me 12 bucks on ebay .... before that autolites ...

davidh · 11-27-2005, 06:48 PM

For cheaper wires I've uesd summits own brand of wires for about $30 bucks and have had really good luck with them.

larry may · 11-27-2005, 09:50 PM

Taylor and Taylor only.......

fastwillie 696969 · 11-27-2005, 10:13 PM

i use msd wires i used to use accel but ever since i gone to drag racing all i see is msd wires on all top fuel dragster /funny cars /pro stock so if they all using them so will i plus i got the box too

stepside454 · 11-27-2005, 11:31 PM

Ive got Jacobs wires on mine. John

svgould · 11-28-2005, 12:34 AM

If you want cheapies...buy from autozone. They are warrantied for life, even when I burnt them on my headers they still replaced them no questions asked!! Thats a pretty good warranty.

WB72 · 11-28-2005, 03:39 PM

I haven't installed them yet, but I bought a HEI dist and Accell 8.8mm wires at a swapmeet. They are fat.

stueber68 · 11-28-2005, 03:49 PM

I use the accels on mine, I have been really happy with them. I bought the kit where you crip on the terminals. really solved all of the problems with header clearances for me. Damn Hooker headers... hate them. Going back to Ram Horns.

76bonanza · 11-28-2005, 05:15 PM

Taylor sprio pros are good and not to expensive. Plus they have lots of cool colors.

crazy longhorn · 11-28-2005, 05:53 PM

I have been running Accel 8.8 spiral core wires for a 1/2 dozen yrs or so(no troubles). next trip, I plan to run MSD spiral core wires....

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71Dragtruck · 11-28-2005, 07:47 PM

Taylor Thunder Volt 50's.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-28-2005, 09:48 PM

I got msd's on the 454 and cheap summit wires on the daily driver 350..

jimfulco · 11-28-2005, 10:55 PM

I have had Borg-Warner spiral-core wires on my '79 Suburban (stock 350, no headers) for about 5 years, and have had no problems so far. They're ~$35 at Pep Boys.

chevymaz · 11-29-2005, 09:48 PM

I bought Taylor spiral pro's in blue...cost about $50.00

11-27-2005, 02:50 PM	#1
chevymaz What are you looking at? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kellyville,Oklahoma Posts: 308	What Spark Plug Wires do you use? I was getting ready to change the spark plug wires on my 71 GMC and was wondering what wires were the best for the buck. I have a 350 with HEI. __________________ 1971 GMC LWB 2005 Honda Element 2007 Honda Fit

11-27-2005, 02:54 PM	#2
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? DELCO or NGK I have had good luck with both. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-27-2005, 04:46 PM	#3
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? I usually run Taylors thats what they stock at my local Speed Shop! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

11-27-2005, 04:50 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? I always use taylor wires as well. A few minutes and an ohm meter will show you how superior they are to the crap sitting on the shelves in the auto parts store.Better wires that have less resistance let the ignition parts last a lot longer because they dont have to work as hard to get the voltage to the plugs __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-27-2005, 06:04 PM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? I used Taylors but went to MSD's because of the size of the Taylor boots. They were touching the headers.

11-27-2005, 06:11 PM	#7
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? in my experience the boots on the taylor wires actually seem to hold up to heat a ton better than anything else. though any of em will melt with enough heat the taylors seem to be a little better with dealing with the heat __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-27-2005, 06:22 PM	#8
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? has anyone tried these? They are over 100.00 but I was thinking about trying them on the racetruck! they are numbered on each end and have super low resistance! http://www.moroso.com/catalog/catego...?catcode=39220 __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

11-27-2005, 06:46 PM	#9
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? over $100.00 for 8 plug wires seems mighty extreme im running accels .....cost me 12 bucks on ebay .... before that autolites ... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

11-27-2005, 06:48 PM	#10
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? For cheaper wires I've uesd summits own brand of wires for about $30 bucks and have had really good luck with them.

11-27-2005, 09:50 PM	#11
larry may Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MISSOURI Posts: 3,256	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? Taylor and Taylor only.......

11-27-2005, 10:13 PM	#12
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? i use msd wires i used to use accel but ever since i gone to drag racing all i see is msd wires on all top fuel dragster /funny cars /pro stock so if they all using them so will i plus i got the box too __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

11-27-2005, 11:31 PM	#13
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? Ive got Jacobs wires on mine. John __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

11-28-2005, 12:34 AM	#14
svgould Active Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 296	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? If you want cheapies...buy from autozone. They are warrantied for life, even when I burnt them on my headers they still replaced them no questions asked!! Thats a pretty good warranty. __________________ 1971 SWB SOLD LT1 motor / 4l60E transmission ECE front dropped spindles with stock height springs 4" rear springs Coys Wheels 18 x 8 all the way around Hydratech hydroboost brake system

11-28-2005, 03:39 PM	#15
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? I haven't installed them yet, but I bought a HEI dist and Accell 8.8mm wires at a swapmeet. They are fat. __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

11-28-2005, 03:49 PM	#16
stueber68 1968 C20 Vortec Beast Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: STILLWATER,OKLAHOMA Posts: 483	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? I use the accels on mine, I have been really happy with them. I bought the kit where you crip on the terminals. really solved all of the problems with header clearances for me. Damn Hooker headers... hate them. Going back to Ram Horns. __________________ Ugly or not it still kicks a**!



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11-28-2005, 05:15 PM	#17
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? Taylor sprio pros are good and not to expensive. Plus they have lots of cool colors. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

11-28-2005, 05:53 PM	#18
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? I have been running Accel 8.8 spiral core wires for a 1/2 dozen yrs or so(no troubles). next trip, I plan to run MSD spiral core wires.... L __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

11-28-2005, 07:47 PM	#19
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? Taylor Thunder Volt 50's. __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs

11-28-2005, 09:48 PM	#20
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? I got msd's on the 454 and cheap summit wires on the daily driver 350.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-28-2005, 10:55 PM	#21
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? I have had Borg-Warner spiral-core wires on my '79 Suburban (stock 350, no headers) for about 5 years, and have had no problems so far. They're ~$35 at Pep Boys.

11-29-2005, 09:48 PM	#22
chevymaz What are you looking at? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kellyville,Oklahoma Posts: 308	Re: What Spark Plug Wires do you use? I bought Taylor spiral pro's in blue...cost about $50.00 __________________ 1971 GMC LWB 2005 Honda Element 2007 Honda Fit

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