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Curious how many here have replaced their plug wire and, if so, what with? OEM, aftermarket, or ??? Anyone done a performance wire upgrade? Thinking about replacing mine so would love to hear what others have done.
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Curious..can you change just the wire? Does the wire pull out of the coil like the boot pulls off of the wire? I spent the money on a new OEM coil/wire when I was chasing a problem and it made no difference at all so now I have a 20 minute old coil sitting "in stock". That was an $85 mistake :doh:. Hopefully for my sake, I'll need it someday.
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Yes, the wire can be removed. It is only pushed on to a pin within the socket on the coil. My last plug wire went bad and I replaced it with a cheap generic automotive one. Was thinking about replacing it with something better. Thinking some Taylor Pro wires for a Harley can be made to work.

It seems not many have given plug wires any thought. How many have built a hot rod/muscle car on here? If you have, did you just through on any old plug wires? I bet not!
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I believe the plug wire is a solid core. Haven't looked at mine very closely, but some types are potted into the coil to prevent water from getting in, basically hot glue. If you just get the correct outer diameter, solid core performance wire you should be good. I think it should screw onto a threaded center pin, I've never seen one that just pushes into place.
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