Ram4Pick

With 65K on my stockers I figured it was time, I ordered some Taylor Thundervolt 10.4mm wires and NGK tr55's from Summit racing. They should be here tomorrow if Fed Ex doesn't screw up again. Are they worth any real power or is it just a smoother idle and throttle response thing?
Jim

KeukaZ71

i didn't notice any difference with my taylor thundervolt wires. i wish i never bought them. but some people may have a better experience with aftermarket wires

F8L Z71

Generally speaking unless you plugs are bad or gapped wrong (very common from the factory) or your plug wires have deteriorated then changing them probably wont net you much if any difference in power BUT it almost always smooths things out and makes the truck/car feel better, Can smooth out the lines on a dyno run too.

Ram4Pick

Well I got them an installed them which went fine. The wires are THICK, 10.4 mm is a thick wire. I used plenty of dielectric grease on the wire connections and anti-sieze on the plug threads. Idle does seem smooother but it could be wishful thinking. It's a good PM, new wires and plugs couldn't hurt.
Jim

marc_w

F8L was right on...

I did plug wires on my last two trucks. Both times they never netted any real noticeable power increases, just smoother power delivery throughout the rpm range, and better throttle responce down low. It takes less pedal to get going or hold a speed, so they'll net you better MPG.

I still think they're a great mod.

Ram4Pick

I think you're both right on, idle seems smoother and throttle response is a tad better. It's raining here now so I can't really check the performance numbers on my 0-60 runs, it doesn't take much gas to get the tires to spin on wet roads however. It's damn near dangerous now on a wet road, this is where I see the benefits of the SS's AWD.
Jim

Hit Man X

Thats why I did plugs and wires.