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79BIG10 · 10-08-2004, 10:24 AM

Just curious on what everyone is running for their HEI plug wires? I've got Accell 8.8 and they are getting old. The truck doesn't have the fire it used to have and the plugs have been changed recently (less than a month ago). I was looking at the MSD ones and just curious to see if they're worth the $$$ like their distributors are.

76bonanza · 10-08-2004, 11:06 AM

I like the taylor spiro's.

rockman20 · 10-08-2004, 11:09 AM

I am running the MSD 8.5 on my pickup. They were the custom fit kind. They came terminated with the connector and boot on the dist end and nothing on the other. Then you trim to fit and put the wire together.

Working with them like this, they do seem to be a very good quality wire. I have only had them on the pickup for a few months. They work well with my HEI dist and my Accel super coil.

I also have a set of Accel 8.5's on my Cutlass though and I have never had an issue with them either. And that is running MSD Dist. with 6AL control and a Blaster 2 coil.

I guess that to compare the two, the MSD's feel like they will last longer under harsh conditions. They just feel like a better quality insulation. I guess that I would probably stick with MSD if I had the cash, Accel if I didn't. I did like the trim to fit with the MSD's though. I have never made spark plug wires before so it was interesting.

76bonanza · 10-08-2004, 12:26 PM

My custom fit set had the plug boot and you had to attach the dist end with terminal?
So you could attach to either HIE or Regular.

Bill W · 10-08-2004, 02:36 PM

Ya know, I don't think it makes a difference. I've used the expensive kind and the really cheap kind. Currently I'm running Wal-Mart brand HEI wires on my 78 short bed. They were 12 dollars and look and feel exactly like factory 8mm wires. They've been on for three years and have not had one problem.

Bill

cliffsta · 10-08-2004, 04:30 PM

im running AC Delco or whatever Autozone sells, the cheap stuff basically. Works great. Big improvement over old wires.

**lolife99** · 10-08-2004, 07:43 PM

AC Delco only. Never had a problem.

76cheyenne · 10-08-2004, 07:48 PM

I'm running AC Delco too. They are great.

Justins76 · 10-16-2004, 04:06 AM

I just put a set of Moroso Blue Max plug wires along with a Pertronix Flamethrower HEI coil. I like them alot.

Tom · 10-16-2004, 05:25 AM

My checker store bought borg-warner [nascar] wires still fire the plugs better then my MSD wires did....

10-08-2004, 10:24 AM	#1
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Plug wires? Just curious on what everyone is running for their HEI plug wires? I've got Accell 8.8 and they are getting old. The truck doesn't have the fire it used to have and the plugs have been changed recently (less than a month ago). I was looking at the MSD ones and just curious to see if they're worth the $$$ like their distributors are. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

10-08-2004, 11:06 AM	#2
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	I like the taylor spiro's. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

10-08-2004, 11:09 AM	#3
rockman20 "The dude abides" Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Dakota Posts: 472	I am running the MSD 8.5 on my pickup. They were the custom fit kind. They came terminated with the connector and boot on the dist end and nothing on the other. Then you trim to fit and put the wire together. Working with them like this, they do seem to be a very good quality wire. I have only had them on the pickup for a few months. They work well with my HEI dist and my Accel super coil. I also have a set of Accel 8.5's on my Cutlass though and I have never had an issue with them either. And that is running MSD Dist. with 6AL control and a Blaster 2 coil. I guess that to compare the two, the MSD's feel like they will last longer under harsh conditions. They just feel like a better quality insulation. I guess that I would probably stick with MSD if I had the cash, Accel if I didn't. I did like the trim to fit with the MSD's though. I have never made spark plug wires before so it was interesting. __________________ RockMan 1993 Chevy Silverado C3500 1 ton dually 1994 Honda Civic 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S 1953 IH Farmall Super M New to the fleet: 1992 Subaru Loyal

10-08-2004, 12:26 PM	#4
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	My custom fit set had the plug boot and you had to attach the dist end with terminal? So you could attach to either HIE or Regular. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

10-08-2004, 04:30 PM	#6
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	im running AC Delco or whatever Autozone sells, the cheap stuff basically. Works great. Big improvement over old wires. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

10-08-2004, 02:36 PM	#5
Bill W Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 229	Ya know, I don't think it makes a difference. I've used the expensive kind and the really cheap kind. Currently I'm running Wal-Mart brand HEI wires on my 78 short bed. They were 12 dollars and look and feel exactly like factory 8mm wires. They've been on for three years and have not had one problem. Bill

10-08-2004, 07:43 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	AC Delco only. Never had a problem. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-08-2004, 07:48 PM	#8
76cheyenne No more Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 134	I'm running AC Delco too. They are great. __________________ 1976 Chevy K10 CheyenneTrue Duals with glasspacks and cutouts, Blacked out tails, Rockford Fosgate H/U with 2 Sony Xplode 6x9s and 2 8" MTX Subs with a Alpine Amp. New front clip in primer. For Sale $2000 obo

10-16-2004, 04:06 AM	#9
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	I just put a set of Moroso Blue Max plug wires along with a Pertronix Flamethrower HEI coil. I like them alot. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

10-16-2004, 05:25 AM	#10
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	My checker store bought borg-warner [nascar] wires still fire the plugs better then my MSD wires did.... __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

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