Ignition Wires, which perform best?
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Ignition Wires, which perform best?
I read the following on GRM http://grassrootsmotorsports.com under Tech Info, and Stock Tips. Any truth to this? Anyone tested a stock motor with stock wires vs. aftermarket wires on a dyno?
Ignition Wires
"Ignition wires are free in Solo's Stock class: the rules state they may be replaced with pieces of any origin. From the data we've collected, it's a worthwhile modification.
Replacing the brand-new stock wires on our BMW 318ti project car with a set from Magnecor gave us around two additional horsepower at the drive wheels, while our Neon got a three-horse bump when we replaced the stock wires with some hot ones. Installing a set of performance wires on our Honda CRX project car didn't unleash any more power, but the new horsepower curve was both smoother and no longer fell away at the top end.
In testing with a variety of cars at our Dyno Day events, we've found that nearly every vehicle benefited from having the stock wires replaced with quality aftermarket pieces from companies like Magnecor or Ignition Equipment. We found consistent power jumps in the two- to three-percent range; that's pretty significant. Plus, performance spark plug wires don't cost that much. Figure $50 to $150 depending on the application."
Ignition Wires
"Ignition wires are free in Solo's Stock class: the rules state they may be replaced with pieces of any origin. From the data we've collected, it's a worthwhile modification.
Replacing the brand-new stock wires on our BMW 318ti project car with a set from Magnecor gave us around two additional horsepower at the drive wheels, while our Neon got a three-horse bump when we replaced the stock wires with some hot ones. Installing a set of performance wires on our Honda CRX project car didn't unleash any more power, but the new horsepower curve was both smoother and no longer fell away at the top end.
In testing with a variety of cars at our Dyno Day events, we've found that nearly every vehicle benefited from having the stock wires replaced with quality aftermarket pieces from companies like Magnecor or Ignition Equipment. We found consistent power jumps in the two- to three-percent range; that's pretty significant. Plus, performance spark plug wires don't cost that much. Figure $50 to $150 depending on the application."
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Re: Ignition Wires, which perform best? (pcorad)
stock motor - use stock wires, and they should be good for 45-60K miles if not more. plug wires/grounding kits and other similar products are there to possibly improve ride quality, not to increase hp.. more effort/time/money is needed to get some real hp gains..
i've used stock sumitomo wires with n/a bolt-ons, and probably going to use it with turbo kit.
i've used stock sumitomo wires with n/a bolt-ons, and probably going to use it with turbo kit.
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Re: Ignition Wires, which perform best? (Hybrid ctr)
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these also have the best fitment
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Re: Ignition Wires, which perform best? (BlueR)
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