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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 11:45 AM
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Spark Plug Wire Question

Hola! Love the board!

I have a quick question (please bear in mind that I am not the least bit mechanical). I have an '05 LY/B wht chk MCS and would like to put some different wires on it. Not anything performance related, purely for looks. I've read a few posts recommending the Kingsborne's. What I don't know is the difference between 8mm and 9mm and which ones I should use. Obviously there's a difference or they wouldn't make different varieties.

Any info would be great!

Thanks! Garrett
 
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 06:10 AM
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So does anyone know the answer to this? 48 reads with no replies?

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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by GWestfall
What I don't know is the difference between 8mm and 9mm and which ones I should use. Obviously there's a difference or they wouldn't make different varieties.
Welcome to NAM!

If you are only concerned with appearance and you know you want the Kingsborne wires, then I would recommend you make your selection based on price. Which is cheaper, the 8mm or 9mm wires? Fundamentally, there will be no operating difference between the two in a none race situation. The theory [read marketing speak] between the difference is the larger wire will have less resistance, which boils down to a "hotter" spark. Hotter spark is suppose to equal more power. Again that’s the theory. Hope that helps.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 06:42 AM
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Thanks! I appreciate your help.
 
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