Sparkplug Wires for my IROC-Z - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

dickeymoore · 02-11-2009, 08:47 PM

I have a stock 87 IROC-Z with a TPI 5.7 engine and was wondering what are some GOOD sparkplug wires to get,I was considering the MSD 35599 any help?THANKS

paulo57509 · 02-11-2009, 11:28 PM

I think you can get away without getting anything exotic, especially if your engine is stock. If you want MSD wires it won't hurt to run them. Just make sure they're RF suppression wires or else they'll wreak havoc with your radio reception and ECM.

I run the cheap Accel make-em-yourself wires and I have had no issues.

igotta355z28 · 02-11-2009, 11:41 PM

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

good afordable plug wires...

UnderCover89TBI · 02-12-2009, 01:02 AM

msd has a set of street fire wires that kragens stocks. they are make em yourself wires, i installed a set on a costomers car the other day and they are a nice piece. thats about the only thing besides an ignition box id use from msd. ive never had good luck with thier coils or distributors.

GT150 · 02-12-2009, 02:35 PM

I was very happy with Taylor wires. I got them from Summit. I had to cut them to lenght and install the distributor terminals and boots. This was the first time I had made my own wires, I would do it again for sure. Only thing I might do different is by a better crimper for the terminals.

Mike

Theking · 02-12-2009, 02:52 PM

I have MSD 8.5 Super Conductor Wires in my car..

goalieforlife · 02-12-2009, 04:16 PM

mallory wires on my car, i am very pleased with them.

Kevin91Z · 02-13-2009, 02:03 PM

Did you

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I've posted the best wires to get, the Borg Warner Select #CH8833. They're made for a Chevy TBI truck, but they're all 8mm instead of our stock 7mm, and they fit perfectly. I've also measured them to have less resistance than MSD wires or other aftermarket wires. I think they cost around $40, which is also less than aftermarket wires.

dickeymoore · 02-13-2009, 02:13 PM

OK,THANKS

majobis · 03-23-2009, 08:41 PM

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I've posted the best wires to get, the Borg Warner Select #CH8833. They're made for a Chevy TBI truck, but they're all 8mm instead of our stock 7mm, and they fit perfectly.

I read in another thread that these wires may not be the best choice if you do not have headers. I do not have headers on my pretty much stock 305. Do you know if this would be the case? I ask, because I found a set online for just under $30.00, shipping included. Thanks in advance.

Theking · 03-24-2009, 06:22 AM

I would go with AC Delco, MSD or Accel wires

Those Taylor wires linked to may be god but I never used them..

I know Delco and MSD are really good stuff. and I have a friend running accel wires and they work good to

Kevin91Z · 03-25-2009, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by majobis

I read in another thread that these wires may not be the best choice if you do not have headers. I do not have headers on my pretty much stock 305. Do you know if this would be the case? I ask, because I found a set online for just under $30.00, shipping included. Thanks in advance.

Sorry I dont know, I have never used them on a car without headers.

And every set of MSD wires I have seen have high resistance values, and give you a shock if you touch the distributor while the car is running.

Theking · 03-25-2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin91Z

Sorry I dont know, I have never used them on a car without headers.

And every set of MSD wires I have seen have high resistance values, and give you a shock if you touch the distributor while the car is running.

Well I can touch the wires when the engine is running and I dont get a shock.
There may have been some problems with the wires you tested/got.
Due I have several friends thats running the same wires as me and have no problems with them.

What types of MSD wires where it you tested ?

Kevin91Z · 03-25-2009, 03:19 AM

The 8mm red-color set for small block chevy's. And that happened on three different cars.

PS: We only need to see your signature once per thread, please.

Theking · 03-25-2009, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin91Z

The 8mm red-color set for small block chevy's. And that happened on three different cars.

Strange....

Im using the 8.5mm Super Conductor Wires.. and my friends to..
Did you talk to MSD about that problem ? MSD tech is really nice and helpfull.

Cause the cables shouldnt shock you if you touch them..