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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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LIVEWIRE spark plug wires any good?

im looking to buy new park plug wires and i cant make up my mind between 'livewires' or 'nology' wires...

can i get some feed back form some who has any of them... i really need to make up my mine on this i been at it for about 2 weeks...

Carlos
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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What plug wires do you currently have? Why do you want to replace them?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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Although someone will probably disagree with me, either go with new OEM wires or pick a set of aftermarket wires that look cool.

Performance won't be affected either way as long as you choose quality wires. Just don't expect to feel any noticeable improvement in performance from hi-performance wires.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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well right now i have the ones that came with the pilo coil upgrade but the have a gap between the cover... and the head cover so water is getting in there... so i need new ones bad...

you guys think i just should get something like the minimania that are very inexpensive or go with the livewires or the nology ones?

if they dont make any difference then i rather spend $44.95 than
$95 livewire's
or $140 nology's

im still a lil it really wont make any difference?

Carlos
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 12:41 PM
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Do you still have your stock ones? If so, I'd put them back on.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by andy@ross-tech.com
Do you still have your stock ones? If so, I'd put them back on.
i dont when i installed the coil upgrade i figured i didnt need them so i gave them away...

andy what are your thought on the really expensive options compare to the less expensive options... will there be a difference? or should i just go to the dealer and get the stock on...


thanks

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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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If you're going to spend more money on new wires, try the Kingsborne's (9mm). You can find them at www.outmotoring.com

They're cheaper than either of the options you mention, neither of which are proven to show any improvement over stock, unless you consider a thinner wallet an "upgrade."

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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MartyR
If you're going to spend more money on new wires, try the Kingsborne's (9mm). You can find them at www.outmotoring.com

They're cheaper than either of the options you mention, neither of which are proven to show any improvement over stock, unless you consider a thinner wallet an "upgrade."

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Marty, you are the man! im calling and ordering right now! i called the dealer for a price check and i dont even want to repeat the price it makes me wanna cry.

thanks
Carlos
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Aw, shucks. You're making me blush...

Glad to help.

M


Originally Posted by warchieft2k
Marty, you are the man! im calling and ordering right now! i called the dealer for a price check and i dont even want to repeat the price it makes me wanna cry.

thanks
Carlos
 
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