gt35r B18c 1.98L

i am using a MSD blaster SS coil with MSD cap and rotor. However, i have OE Honda plug wires that after ~600 miles are brown in color. does this indicate that my wires are arcing?

i am suspicious because my tuner said i was getting ignition cut during the tuning process when we tried to turn the boost up from 12 psi to 16psi. after we turned up the boost, i was no longer able to make a complete pull and we turned boost back down to 12 psi and have not had any drivability problems since.


thanks in advance,
doug

 

You can try reducing the spark plug gap, or it is possible that a new/different distributor or an upgraded ignition system will help.

 

Using a spray bottle with water you can spray the wires (kindof misting them). Do it in semi-darkness. You should see the arcing if there is any. I've heard people say this isn't a good method to use, but I've done it countless times without issue.