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| Author: | thomasj6604 [ Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | IGNITION WIRES and Ballast Resistor |
Hi, What brand of wires and ballast res. should I buy for my stock 225/6? NAPA,AC Delco,Borg Warner,Autolite,Standard Blue Streak,etc. What has worked well for you? THANKS. |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:43 am ] |
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Ballast resistor brand doesn't really matter; get an Echlin or a Standard and you'll be fine. Spark plug wires: Get Magnecor wires and forget about the plug wires for a decade or so. |
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| Author: | 1974duster kev [ Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:57 pm ] |
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Resistor i agree with Dan the man doesn't matter but i just through an AC Delco on it. As for wires I actually like the accel wires they seem to do me good. Kevin |
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| Author: | KBB_of_TMC [ Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:28 am ] |
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I'll 2nd Dan; I've been very pleased with my Magnecor and very disappointed with some other brands. I've found that the quality varies a tremendously, even from the same vendor. For example, a few years ago I bought 2 sets of MSW brand wire sets from PepBoys - both boxes said metal helical core, silicon jacketed, USA made. When I got home, the 1st set seemed OK and matched the description. The 2nd box had a note laying in the bottom that said the although these wires were of foriegn manufacture, they met MSW's exacting standards. Those wires were just cheap carbon core with black (non-silicone) jacket and not USA made. They weren't even the right length and made a crummy fit. If I hadn't been in a hurry I would have taken them right back to the store. I sent MSW a complaint, but they never responded. The guy at PepBoys just shrugged. So, if you're buying wires from any chain store, I strongly suggested you open the box and examine them right there at the store. I've also seen Belden wires fall apart and Motorcraft come without the proper connectors even for a Ford, so beware and good luck. |
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| Author: | emsvitil [ Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:54 am ] |
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Quote: So, if you're buying wires from any chain store, I strongly suggested you open the box and examine them right there at the store.
I go one step past that..... I bring in my digital multimeter and test each wire for conductivity and not excessive resistance (started after getting a set with a bad wire) |
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| Author: | greasy 225 [ Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:25 pm ] |
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Had a bad wire come from taylor back when i just started wrenchin on bikes. Wire was actually broke in 2 inside the jacket, bike started and ran OK but when on the test ride would stumble and drop a cylinder, took me half an hour to find that one, drove me insane! -Jesse |
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| Author: | AnotherSix [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:41 am ] |
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Some of the sets from the various manufactures may have low quality connectors or boots, even if the wire itself is good. I have had good luck with the Accel 5040 universal sets for the price. I have been using them on ford 700 series work trucks that it is impossible to get a correct fitted set for for years. The wire and the ends are both good quality and they are not expensive, they come in black, blue or yellow. This is a lower dollar option than the magnacores and you can get them almost anywhere. You cannot go wrong with the magnacores if you choose to go that route. I would never buy Jacobs again. |
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