#2579 - 05/07/07 05:55 PM
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Is there any benefit to having non-stock plug wires with Autolite 103s? I purchased the PRJ wires with my 103s but have not recieved any of it yet. Is it worth it or should I return the wires and stay with stock?
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2002 GTP Mods: Wizair CAI, MPS w/ 3.4" pulley, Overkill PCM, TOG 3" DP w/ cat, TOG Headers, Autolite 104's, PRJ plug wires, 180 t-stat, 2.5" ZZP Aluminum Exhaust Audio: Infinity Kappa Perfect Speakers - fronts and rear, Kenwood KDC-X995 CD Receiver
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#2580 - 05/07/07 06:03 PM
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Are those the $120 wires? The 10.4 mm? Those I believe are the best, but if you want to save some money, just get OEM wires that is the best alternative (but without any color).
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#2581 - 05/07/07 06:18 PM
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Yes, those are the wires that you are referring to. What benefit do they give me over stock wires?
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2002 GTP Mods: Wizair CAI, MPS w/ 3.4" pulley, Overkill PCM, TOG 3" DP w/ cat, TOG Headers, Autolite 104's, PRJ plug wires, 180 t-stat, 2.5" ZZP Aluminum Exhaust Audio: Infinity Kappa Perfect Speakers - fronts and rear, Kenwood KDC-X995 CD Receiver
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#2582 - 05/07/07 06:21 PM
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I've heard that you can't get much better than OEM plug wires.
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#2583 - 05/07/07 06:28 PM
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Originally posted by lonezergling: I've heard that you can't get much better than OEM plug wires. x2
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#2584 - 05/07/07 07:07 PM
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Originally posted by Kev-GTP: Originally posted by lonezergling: [b] I've heard that you can't get much better than OEM plug wires. x2 [/b]x3
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#2586 - 05/08/07 04:08 PM
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Originally posted by lonezergling: I've heard that you can't get much better than OEM plug wires. Any proof to back that up?
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#2587 - 05/08/07 04:30 PM
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#2588 - 05/08/07 04:38 PM
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I've never heard of OEM plug wires failing before they should.
I have heard of other aftermarket wires failing before they should.
Good enough for me.
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#2590 - 05/08/07 04:52 PM
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The nice thing about PRJ wires is that they usually last the life of the car... If you have one that fails I've heard he's real good about repairing them.
Stock wires are good, but I'm not sure if they last as long as PRJ's...
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#2591 - 05/08/07 04:56 PM
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Originally posted by ordonez1307: Originally posted by lonezergling: [b] I've heard that you can't get much better than OEM plug wires. Any proof to back that up? [/b]I believe ZZP uses OEM plug wires on their 9-second GP. I don't think it gets much better than that.
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#2592 - 05/08/07 05:46 PM
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My only problem with OEM wires is that I've heard plenty of stories of them getting brittle and then breaking when you change your plugs.
I was extremely careful doing my plugs and I still broke one of my OEM boots.
My MSD cables have been just fine, and I can change my plugs without worrying that I'll tear the boot apart.
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#2593 - 05/08/07 06:13 PM
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Originally posted by lonezergling: No. But they are. lol...good point :rolleyes:
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#2594 - 05/08/07 10:18 PM
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I've only heard that the failure rate is much higher with aftermarket wires. Boy do those MSD's look pretty though.
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#2596 - 05/09/07 03:51 AM
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I'm going to have to disagree with ZZP's statement on wires and I wo'nt be brand specific,ZZP is a great co. for the 3800 crowd do'nt get me wrong but they are not god and they make mistakes and have blunders ,so take there advice with a grain of salt ,I do'nt like the idea of quoting a vendor when giving parts advice .Chico.
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#2598 - 05/09/07 05:40 PM
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i think it would be different if ZZP said "Brand X wires are the greatest! Buy them from us!"
Instead, they run OEM coil packs, which they dont even offer
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#2599 - 05/09/07 10:24 PM
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Well I'm not going to debate ZZP's take on plug wires,I will say OEM wires are adequate and there is no real need to upgrade but I do not agree that they are the best wires out there,one of my favorite wires are the Accel 8.5 race wires also the PRJ wires are excellent both are expensive but I've never had them fail .Chico.
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#2600 - 05/09/07 10:52 PM
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I understand what you are saying. Im sure that if you really want to spend the $ and not get any real noticable gain, then you can. But OEM wires work for me
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