Race-Car plug wires *Suggestions*

[PANDA]

I am currently running stock oem GM wires, and I change my plugs alot so I want something more durable. Seems my options are.

ZZP plug wires $99
PRJ plug wires: $119
OEM plug wires: $37
(Prices from ZZP)

Issue at hand is that I want black ones, that look stock. The ZZP wires look pretty stock but they only come in red. The PRJ wires come in black but they got white letting on the wires that say "race wire" or whatever. Do I have any the options? I mean these aftermarket race car wires are 3X the money over stock GM wires...

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[Mook]

red wires are gonna ruin the hustle no doubt

and i vote oem wires. never had an issue w/ mine

 

[02BlueGT]

I run the MSDs cause I change my plugs often, they do come in black but I assume you don't want msd since it isn't on your list, I've never heard a complaint about either ZZP or PRJ wires, so I'm sure your good which ever direction you go

 

[PANDA]

I run the MSDs cause I change my plugs often, they do come in black but I assume you don't want msd since it isn't on your list, I've never heard a complaint about either ZZP or PRJ wires, so I'm sure your good which ever direction you go

Where can I buy these and how much? I thought I remember they made them in black/gray but after looking on a few sites I couldn't find any.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

i had taylor wires with those boot things....but i took them off another car when i got new wires for that one.

stock is fine. or make your own from a kit from summit.

 

[02BlueGT]

Where can I buy these and how much? I thought I remember they made them in black/gray but after looking on a few sites I couldn't find any.

my red ones are an off the shelf make you own wires V8 kit, but they are red...... I'd bet jegs, or summit has the black ones.....


Merry Christmas

$82
Here at Summit

$82
Here at Jegs

So they are the same price either way

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

are you using dielectric grease on your plugs? i dont see the issue with changing your plugs alot with stock wires i changed mine almost every oil change.

 

[02BlueGT]

I use grease, it was the metal clip in side to boot, it just doesn't hold as well after 4 or 5 times being taken off

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

ah i see. my #4 melted right after i got headers (even with stock metal thing) so i replaced mine and was fine after multiple plug changes.

 

[02BlueGT]

ah i see. my #4 melted right after i got headers (even with stock metal thing) so i replaced mine and was fine after multiple plug changes.

Maybe i was just too rough with mine.... but I have changed them 5+ times and had the wires off 20+ times with the msd's and they still clip and hold like new

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

i'm saying i never gave the stock wires a very long chance....i had to replace them after my header install. i went with taylor wires...the ends are really easy to grab and pull off the plug even through the boot covers.

 

[PANDA]

Looks like Summit has the black/gray MSD's for a GP.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Just buy the nice wires. They last longer than OEM, although there is nothing wrong with the OEM ones either. Its a one time purchase on a relatively inexpensive item.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

get v8sets with the 45 (or 120*) plug end boots work on OE and aftermarket maniolds/headers....most of the time you end up with two spare wires perfect for down the road....
Al bought a set of the blue moroso 11mm wires and i know there's shrink on black sleeving available for circletrack cars etc for more abrasion resistance....

 

[EmersonHart13]

I really liked these:

http://www.magnecor.com/

 

[Fish]

Get whatever and black wireloom for that stock look next to the shiny headers and FMHE.

 

[DanJ]

Jared has 20mm wires . I have the ZZP wires and the quality is really good, i just wish i had something a little more subtle. I think I'm going to look into the black PRJ's.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Jared has 20mm wires . I have the ZZP wires and the quality is really good, i just wish i had something a little more subtle. I think I'm going to look into the black PRJ's.

20mm FTW

I actually think they are 11.4 or something like that.

 

[phat_ridegt]

fwiw i've delt with the zzp wires, and i really dont like them. the outside of the wire is really cheesy compared to the prj's.

i like my black PRJ's, but if you want the suttle look, go OEM. i have a nice set here if you want them....20 bucks or a case of coors light will do

 

[DanJ]

The finish on the ZZP wires almost makes them look not real.

 

[wanablaze]

For that price, OEM. You could go through 3 sets of OEM before justifying the aftermarket ones. Are you twisting the wires before you try to pull/remove them?

 

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PRJ wires

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[bikrboy128]

PRJ wires

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now i know you are just riding my nuts.

get the PRJs and never worry.

 

[MuffHugger]

sack rider. upload that pic of Panda playing mechanic.

 

[bikrboy128]

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