Which plug wires?

[84GNTTYPE]

This spring I am going to be replacing my plug wires and I was wondering which ones everyone recommends.

I was thinking of getting the ones from Postons/Kirbans. Are these any good?


Thanks!!

 

[turbojitsu85]

I don't know about the ones from Kirbans but I had a set from Postons that didn't stand the heat of my GN. they melted in like 3 months. I then replaced them with 10mm Magnecore wires wich have lasted about 1 1/2 to 2 years now. I bought them from Bowling Green Customs now Southern Customs for like $40 bucks with shipping.

 

[BLACK Ttype]

Check these out

http://www.2004rperformancecenter.com/mcartfree/product.asp?intProdID=123

 

[6SENSE]

The ones from Poston's and Kirban's are the same. Not bad if your trying to go for the stock look, but theres definately better out there.
I have been satisfied with the Magnecors. I have the 10mm version, but the 8.5 are good as well (my brother has them). They are the same wire, just more insulation on the 10mm which definately gives a look that stands out.
Got mine from Ramchargers. 8.5mm are $69 and the 10mm are $75. Turbojitsu, Ive never heard of them for 40 bucks...... Im jealous

 

[84GNTTYPE]

Did the Magnecores fit perfectly? I have heard of some "custom" sets that weren't cut to the right length.

Also, what color are they?

Thanks!

 

[6SENSE]

The Magnecors are red. Most places advertise the 86-87 ones, but they also make/have them for 84-85. You just have to ask.
I didnt think about it when I ordered them and wound up installing the 86-87 ones. There are about two wires that were a little short (I think) but they will work, you just have to be smart about which spot to use which one. I have also spoke to the guy who owns/runs Magnecor and he seemed real helpful. He said if I ever had any problem with a wire, or wanted to get one of a different length that he could send out singles. He also was the one that let me know that he does make a different set for the 84-85s and that Ramchargers had them. I just didnt ask for the right ones . Oh well theyve been on for a while now, look good and work good .

 

[Pronto]

How about a stock AC Delco set? Are they not good enough?

 

[84GNTTYPE]

Magnecores sound good, but I was kind of hoping to find some good ones that were a more subdued black or gray or something

What about the AC/Delco ones?

Thanks for all the input guys!

 

[turbojitsu85]

I looked at the Southern Customs website and I saw the Magnecores for $67 dollars but I could have sworn that I paid $37 dollars and I can't find the reciept. Oh well I guess I made another mistake.

 

[TType84]

magnecores suck.


ever seen one of those MSD test stands? yeah.. my full length pep boys plugwires have less resistance than 1ft of a 8.5mm magnecore wire.

i now have MSD's get them from your local speed shop, the cut to fit, should be around $90.

they wont melt.

 

[BLACK Ttype]

MSD also makes a set for the '86-'87.
The part number is MSD 3186 and like what was stated earlier, they will work-

Originally posted by 6SENSE
you just have to be smart about which spot to use which one.

 

[TType84]

i liked making mine the right length.


i also made a plug wire hold down on the passenger side valvecover out of ~5" of coat hanger wire, looks like factory, and it keeps my plugwires close to the VC, off the downpipe.


they will never get close enough to burn ever again.

 

[Brent]

Taylor 409's here 10.4mm and not a melt on them and there close to the headers. over $100 though

 

[84GNTTYPE]

Where all can I find Magnecores? Can I buy them at a parts store or do they have to be ordered?

Thanks!

 

[HOTSIX]

2nd vote here for Taylor !

 

[Two Lane]

Choice of Most NASCAR Teams

http://www.moroso.com/catalog/categorydisplay.asp?catcode=39020

(Advance Auto carries them, so it's quick & easy to pick up a set.)

HTH

 

[84GNTTYPE]

Why do the Moroso wire have the same part number for the hotairs and the 86&87's?

 

[TType84]

probably because they dont know/care that there is a difference in the years..