Spark Plug Wires
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From: Doghouse... mostly
I don't recommend the braided wires because for me, it's not a real good idea to have a bare polished metal coating wrapped around something that's carrying 125,000 amps of electrical current. If one were to develop a short for whatever reason it would let you know all about it right then and there. Will it kill you? No. They're just not worth it just for the look.
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From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon
Trust me on this one: OEM wire and spark plugs are the way to go, period.
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From: SoCal.....I'm only here for the weather
I agree with OldEnuf. I just replaced my OEM wires with the Screamin' Eagle and they are about 1.5 X thicker than stock. The more insulation around your plug wires the better.
My tuner also suggested the S/E wires.
My tuner also suggested the S/E wires.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Milwaukee
I recommend against the stainless braided, also. Not because I'm worried about getting zapped, stainless steel braid isn't the slightest bit forgiving if allowed to come in contact with painted surfaces.
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Is there any advantage to more expensive alternatives to SE? Such as RaceWire sold by FuelMoto:
http://www.fuelmotousa.com/series-19...plug-wire.html
Other than the lifetime warranty over the MoCo's 1 year limited warranty...
http://www.fuelmotousa.com/series-19...plug-wire.html
Other than the lifetime warranty over the MoCo's 1 year limited warranty...
Last edited by UrbanRunner; Sep 18, 2016 at 06:56 PM.
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3rd Gear
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Georgia
Different wire sizes, length, and/or material from OEM can mess with the ion sensing capabilities of the system and cause all kinds weird issues. "Upgrading" your plug wires will do virtually nothing for your performance.