Aftermarket Spark Plug Wires

[Gro Harlem]

I need some new wires, these NGK's keep falling off my distributor and are pretty beat anyways. I have another set but I don't even want to bother using them.

So what kind of aftermarket plug wires does everyone use? Any I should watch out for that fall apart, melt, have crappy conductivity, etc?

So far I've found a bunch of brands (most are for the Mx6/Probe, but fit nonetheless) including:

-Moroso (rare, and expensivE)
-Vitek (around $130, multiple colors)
-MSD (red, 8.5mm, around $100-120)
-Accel thundersport (red/blue/yellow/black, 8mm, around $80)
-NGK (blue, 7.5mm, around $65)
-Probesport (8.5mm, like $130ish)
-Nology (multiple colors, have the capacitors built in, $200-240)
-Taylor (not sure, heard they made them though)
-Ractive (9mm, yellow w/red boots, around $80-100)
-Magnecor (8.5mm, red, around $90ish)
-a couple others I'm forgetting.

I was thinking of going with accel b/c they offer them in colors, they are larger than stock, and are reasonably priced. I don't think that 6 wires are worth more than $100.

On probetalk, ppl say that magnecor sucks, but all other car boards swear that magencor is one of the best wires on the market. PT people also say that the MSD's and Moroso's are the best, quality and conductivity, and don'th ave much to say about other brands (only a few ppl say they suck or are good, so thats not enough IMO to draw a conclusion).

So....what are your experiences with these wires?

[quicksliver]

With all do respect, IT'S A BUNCH OF DAMN WIRES! Does it really matter that much?

[Street-Import]

Hey, on my side I went for Vitek, they are really nice, red and big too. I also checked the resistance with an amp meter and its much better than the ractive 9mm I had.

I wouldnt personally go for MSD. They are good wires (resistance) but if you read a manual of a SDS management system. They clearly specify that MSD wires might emit high frequency which can be interfering with your stand alone management system.

So depending your plans, I would choose something else. Take a look at my ignition system :



Here is the instructions step by step with pictures for how to do it.

http://www.gilstarr.d2g.com/MSD_Main.html

http://www.probetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1701061224

This can also be used as reference for anyone wanting to install a new high output ignition system.

[Steeb]

Originally posted by Quick Sliver:
With all do respect, IT'S A BUNCH OF DAMN WIRES! Does it really matter that much?

it does to me. i bought magnacores expecting quality... they were crap. more than 2 ripped at the spark plug clip, 5 looms were loose and they werent 20,000 miles old

[babyblueMX3]

i got msd and got no problem at all with them

[mitmaks]

Originally posted by Quick Sliver:
With all do respect, IT'S A BUNCH OF DAMN WIRES! Does it really matter that much?

ure kidding right?

[killerpickle]

Im very interested in this topic. I am buying new wires this spring. I know corksport sells some. Red ones I believe...

[IanL]

Originally posted by Quick Sliver:
With all do respect, IT'S A BUNCH OF DAMN WIRES! Does it really matter that much?

It would seem there's something in that.

Have a look at this link
I swear by this site, and he says "High performance aftermarket ignition leads offer no added benefit".

Lets face it, if you replace defective leads with any non-defective leads, you're going to get an improvement, but if you paid extra for high-performance, you're bound to fancy you can tell the difference. And you're likely to disagree with me

<small>[ January 13, 2004, 05:05 AM: Message edited by: IanL ]</small>

[babyblueMX3]

Originally posted by killerpickle:
Im very interested in this topic. I am buying new wires this spring. I know corksport sells some. Red ones I believe...

yeah i know they're msd...i was about to order them when they told they don't carry them anymore...so i ordered them elsewhere

[OsoSlo z28]

aftermarket wires DO matter in regards to an aftermarket ignition system. as far as the names go, most are just names. some quality is better than others. i've heard bad things about msd as well. i have msd on my car, and they suck. from my experience, i'd recommend talyor wires. cheaper than most wires, but outstanding quality.

[Gro Harlem]

1: i never said anything about wanting aftermarket wires for "performance".

2: performance wires DO matter in some applications, but for a mostly stock ignition, and lightly tuned car, they will only help with throttle response, no power gains to be had. but on turbo/nitrous cars that require more spark, you DO need wires that can carry the extra current needed to create sparks suitable to burn the larger mixture. Without the proper wires, you will be holding back on lots of power.

3: I asked about which aftermarket wires were quality, not crap. I want aftermarket wires maily b/c they are offered in different colors AND are cheaper or about the same price as OEM replacements. IMO NGK is crap, I've had them seperate on more than one occasion on my KLZE and also on my BP protege and I'm ready to move onto a different brand. I'd also like red wires to go with the red engine scheme i'm trying to achieve.

[mitmaks]

go with NGK's

[king74]

Hi guys!
I must change spark plug wires too.
So what is the best fit for price/performance?
And where i can find them?
Thanx to all

[curtklze]

I use taylor wires on my ZE, they come in may colours and are thicker than stock.

[dewthis]

Which wires did you guys order for the ZE. Do we get MX6, PGT or what, also what model. BTW, they have colored wires on www.probesport.com for $100 shipped, I just need to know what to order for the ZE.