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Old 09-03-2008 | 04:58 PM
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Spark Plug Wires

Hi,

Can you guys tell me what kind of spark plug wires I need to be using?
Do they really make a huge difference?

I changed 4 coil over the weekend but seems to be no differences.
Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Old 09-03-2008 | 05:27 PM
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Well I like Mazsports spark plug wires they are 89.95. You can find them at http://www.mazsport.net/store/index....ct_detail&p=19. You can also get the oem ones aittle cheaper but Mazsports are well made. Trust me when i say this DO NOT GET NOLOGY HOTWIRES THEY SUCK AND ARE A WASTE OF MONEY. Either one you chose you will not feell a huge difference
Old 09-03-2008 | 05:28 PM
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I just replaced my coils and wires with a new set of OEMs. I bought them at Finishlineperformance.com. They sell OEM parts a lot cheaper than others.

My old ones were still good. I just thought I'd replace them cuz it was time.

Not much difference....except maybe my MPG increased tiny bit. :D

Some use RB ignition wires or Mazsport's cuz they're known to be more reliable.........I don't think it will make huge difference in performance whichever wire set you use.....IMO...

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Old 09-03-2008 | 05:29 PM
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www.racingbeat.com I'v got them, quite nice
Old 09-04-2008 | 12:28 AM
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Magnecor's have always been good as well.
Old 09-04-2008 | 07:17 PM
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Thanks for your info...
Old 09-04-2008 | 07:24 PM
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I have Magnecor as well. They look nice, that's for sure.
Old 09-29-2008 | 07:13 PM
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Ok. One question about wires. How come they all look different. Some seem to have short boots on either side while some have short boots on one side with a really long boot on the other. Are these just generic pics or do you need one type over the other? Thanks ahead of time.
Old 09-29-2008 | 07:20 PM
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There just generic pictures i believe
Old 10-18-2008 | 06:30 AM
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might want to consider changing the plugs as well. i really like the oem NGK wires
Old 10-22-2008 | 12:39 AM
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changed plugs, wires and coils but gas mileage dropped. but why???
this sucks...=(
Old 10-23-2008 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mlee1978
changed plugs, wires and coils but gas mileage dropped. but why???
this sucks...=(
Did you properly gap your spark plugs? If anything you should have got the same mpg or better.
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if you used the OEM plugs, they come pre-gapped.
Old 10-23-2008 | 02:43 PM
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What's wrong with BHR plug wires? He makes them up to order and last I heard had stock sets also.
Old 10-28-2008 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
Not necessarily. I have seen the gaps vary tremendously and I always check them........when I can find my damned wire gapper, that is.
I have 4 sets of custom-made, MSD-based, wire sets for the RX-8/OEM coils and they are $60 a set, shipped.
See, I told you so If there like everything else from BHR, you will love them.
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