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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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When I go into boost my spark plug wire connection to the distributer keeps coming off. Only happens under boost. Is this something thats normal or is it a sign of a problem? Engine is a 9:1 81.5mm b-16 @ 15lbs of boost.
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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zip tie them, some do that, i know my msd wires did it
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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Yes, they are MSD wires. Anybody else having this problem with MSD wires?
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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yea, just switched to ngks. i just looked at the one that kept coming off and spread the metal inside the boot apart and it didnt come off so u could try that
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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easiest way to fix, is zip tie if u dont wanna by another set, but if u dont mind, just get a set up NGK blues
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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Imma try zip tying it. I tried bending the tabs once but that held for only 1-2 pulls.
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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mine do that ima crimp them a lil tighter
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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black zipties ftw
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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i thought i lost a cylinder at the last track day....my GSR sounded like a Subie and had no power. I had the same problem as you...the wire fell of the plug on the distributor
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 02:43 AM
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msd makes newer style caps with a plasic piece that screws on to hold the boots on the terminals. maybe one of these is in your best intrest.
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