Author Topic: plug wires - these any good? (Read 2097 times)

tfrain · « **on:** January 11, 2012, 09:54:40 AM »

Has anyone used these from Rock Auto:

UNITED IGNITION WIRE Part # 9463

They are only like $37. Do they suck or what? Prices range from $37 on up to $180 or so. I just really don't see how it could make much of a difference, but wants some opinions. Thanks!

Geoff · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2012, 10:20:23 AM »

I dont have a personal experience with those plug wires, but, imho, the difference between a good set of wires and crap ones can be quite a lot. The wires for our cars do vary quite a bit in price, as some come with the whole loom, others just the wires and you retain your old parts and use them again. Wires that suck will work ok, just not for very long:)
Geoff

tfrain · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2012, 11:08:37 AM »

Well with some things middle of the road can be about the same as cheap in terms of quality so I'm trying not to overspene. So the reason some are near $200 is that it comes with the whole loom huh? That makes a little more sense. I can get a Bosch set for $80 or so. And I just need the wires themselves. What is everybody running with out there? Should I just get the Bosch? And thx for the response Geoff!

Geoff · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2012, 11:54:26 AM »

most folks are probably going with bosch or bremi, these are certaily the most prevalent. the bremis on my car have been ok.
Geof

Nelson_40 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2012, 08:37:54 PM »

How about getting a set of used plug wires and having the seller test with a multimeter them before you buy them? I am sure someone here has a set for sale that will be within tolerances.