Can crappy spark wires cause a misfire? I bought $20 napa brand wires and my car doesn't run so smooth... Got new plugs too, but dont know whats going on, I cant fix the friggen' car

 

Get NGK spark wire/plugs FTW


Modified by ke98248 at 9:39 PM 6/25/2007

 

There's a chance that your Wires are Arcing. I don't know how good the insulation is for the $20 NAPA Wires, but that might be a contributor. You can check for this in a dark garage. Turn off the lights, Turn on the engine, and watch your wires closely (stay away from moving parts!). If it's bad enough, it might cause a "misfire"... Keep your garage door open, suicidal maniac!

Just throwin it out there. GL, and let us know!
JasonGhostz

 

I'm quite sure the insulation is poor - ever since the install I've had radio interfearance at high rps, I dont know what else could be the culprit.

 

Absolutely they can.

~$4/pc NGKV-Power plugs with Bosch ~$50 wires - Autozone rotor and cap and you'll be set.

Any misfires after that and I GUARANTEE it's something else.

 

should I go with bosch or ngk?