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The Spark Plug Wire Test - 4 dif wires tested

Old 09-19-2013, 08:08 PM
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I found a bunch of threads and posts about wires and each have good info but I still did not see a clear winner or which brand wire fit tested the best. So im doing my own test. I bought 4 kinds of wires Granatelli, MSD, Taylor and OEMs.

1. Granatelli 8mm $126
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/grn-28-1811s

2. MSD 8.5mm $70
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-32823

3. Taylor 10.4mm $74
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tay-79606

4. OEM replacements ( need to pick up still )

I will ohm test and fitment test each brand in order to find out which one I think works best for my truck. There are a lot of options out there but these 4 seem to be the most used. I doubt there will be a noticeable difference when driving around between the after market ones but if I am replacing them, I want to make sure I get the right ones. I also bought more sleeves for the driver side manifold. I already have them on the turbo side.

I think Saturday morning I will have time to get over to the shop and hopefully that night Ill have some results and pics for you guys.
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got the same granatellis as those, 0 ohms on all 8 wires. really good wires
Old 09-20-2013, 07:27 AM
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^^^ for double the cost of the other wires they better be =]
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Originally Posted by Choda
^^^ for double the cost of the other wires they better be =]
yep lol. i got them for $25 off ebay though. same part number as yours no difference in either performance or mpg though but oh well they look cool. lol
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tag for results.
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Baby is changed and fed, im off to the shop.
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In for results.
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Originally Posted by luisdavid11
got the same granatellis as those, 0 ohms on all 8 wires. really good wires
Kinda doubt that...
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Spark plug wires are designed to have some resistance. lol
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uploading pics atm. i have no reason to lie about some wires lol

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