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Old 02-19-2004 | 12:56 PM
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I've got some extra cash right now and was just wondering, is there a noticeable difference when switching to the MSD wires (smoother idle, quicker throttle response, etc..?) I've almost hit the 52K mark and was just wondering if I should replace the stock wire now that I have the $$$$
Are they worth it?
Old 02-19-2004 | 12:59 PM
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i didn't notice ANY difference after putting the wires on my truck...i went from stock plugs/wires to TR6 plugs and the MSD wires. they are good to have i guess, but not worth the money i paid for them IMO
Old 02-19-2004 | 03:12 PM
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Changed from stock to MSD wires with stock plugs and couldn't tell a difference. The red looks better than black though.
Old 02-19-2004 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ur_faster
Changed from stock to MSD wires with stock plugs and couldn't tell a difference. The red looks better than black though.
Same here.
Old 02-19-2004 | 06:51 PM
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Save your money! I just sent back some Taylor TV 10.4mm wires to Summit Racing. I had them on my truck for four days and the truck actually felt like it lost power, idle was the same. I put in some NGK tr55's when I changed the plug wires. I kept the plugs and put the stockers back on, truck runs way better with the OEM wires in my opinion.
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I can't claim any huge performance improvement either...

But, remember to give your engine computer a little time to relearn after mods. If the plug wires do change the burn in the chamber a little, it may take a few days for the fuel trims to settle down again...
Old 02-19-2004 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Y2K Silverado
Save your money! I just sent back some Taylor TV 10.4mm wires to Summit Racing. I had them on my truck for four days and the truck actually felt like it lost power, idle was the same. I put in some NGK tr55's when I changed the plug wires. I kept the plugs and put the stockers back on, truck runs way better with the OEM wires in my opinion.
Jim

same here. wish i kept my stockers.
Old 02-19-2004 | 08:07 PM
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I've been running Taylors for 18000 miles now and no problems whatsoever. I also noticed a smoother idle after changing to the NGK tr55s and the wires.
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I had good results with MSD's in my 5.3

I initially had bad results from my Taylors on the SS. Had them replaced. I definitely got some gains out of them this time around.

Worth the $68? I don't know... If you can get MSD's at like $55, I'd get them.

I think they're well worth the money. I got much better lowend throttle responce, and smoother power throughout the rpm range.
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Originally Posted by Y2K Silverado
Save your money! I just sent back some Taylor TV 10.4mm wires to Summit Racing. I had them on my truck for four days and the truck actually felt like it lost power, idle was the same. I put in some NGK tr55's when I changed the plug wires. I kept the plugs and put the stockers back on, truck runs way better with the OEM wires in my opinion.
Jim
This is the same problem I had with mine, initially.
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