Taylor Spark Plug Wires

**Looby** · 10-18-09, 20:24

hey guys im looking at getting wires for my car and i have a question

i have the option of getting

taylor spiro-pro
Taylor Cable 77620 - Taylor Spiro-Pro Spark Plug Wire Sets - Overview - SummitRacing.com
taylor streethunder
Taylor Cable 52020 - Taylor StreeThunder Spark Plug Wire Sets - Overview - SummitRacing.com
taylor hi-energy
Taylor Cable 67620 - Taylor Hi-Energy Spark Plug Wire Sets - Overview - SummitRacing.com

i dont see that much difference between the three but im gonna get them tomorrow when i drive out to summit so any help tonight would be sweet

i need a spiral wound wire that will work best with my new msd digital 6 box

**Chefsp0t** · 10-18-09, 20:32

I installed Taylor ThunderVolt 8.2mm wires not too long ago. They are great quality and they seemed to make a difference but I don't drive my mx6 much so I haven't had extensive experience with them yet.

**Looby** · 10-18-09, 20:39

do you know the difference between any of these things? the taylor website just gives me application guides but no specs about the wires themselves

**Chefsp0t** · 10-18-09, 20:42

I glanced at the ones you posted up. I'll look a little harder right now.

**Chefsp0t** · 10-18-09, 21:02

Number 1: Taylor Spiro-Pro 8mm wire sets have maximum firepower without radio interference, provide up to 10 times less resistance than standard resistor core wire. Other features include a 100 percent silicone inner and outer jacket that provides heat protection up to 600 degrees F. They're available in your choice of vibrant colors.

Number 2: These Taylor StreeThunder spark plug wire sets feature 8mm diameter black silicone construction with synthetic jacketing to resist heat, oil, and abrasion. Their 500 ohm per foot resistance delivers greater spark energy. By using a KEVLAR® helically spiral-wound core conductor, the Taylor StreeThunder spark plug wire sets provide greater strength and durability to suppress electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.

Number 3 (is not spiro wound): Taylor's Hi-Energy wires have heat-resistant silicone jackets and boots, double spring locking spark plug terminals for better gripping, an 8mm size for high-compression engines, and a resistor core to suppress radio interference. Available in blue only, these wires withstand temperatures of up to 500 degrees F.

I'd probably go with number 2.

**Looby** · 10-18-09, 21:05

dude where did you find all that info? karma to you.. ... ...

edit: wtf my computer screen didnt show that paragraph at the bottom of those pages... i cant figure out why but i was just checking it on another pc and poof al of a sudden i have that paragraph... stupid computer...

out of curiosity why the second one?

**Chefsp0t** · 10-18-09, 21:15

LOL. I modified the stuff at the bottom of the pages you linked to get rid of the marketing bull[shizzle].

Number 2 advertises a 350 ohm per foot resistance as opposed to number 1's 500 ohm per foot.

The 8.2mm ThunderVolts I have are advertised at 50 ohm per foot.

Who knows how accurate those numbers really are though. Number 2 only comes in black and number 1 has a bunch of color choices.

**Looby** · 10-18-09, 21:29

wait number 2 has the 500ohm resistance...

also any idea what the standard wire for a car run as far as resistance go?

**Zach** · 11-5-09, 8:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Looby

wait number 2 has the 500ohm resistance...

also any idea what the standard wire for a car run as far as resistance go?

take one off and breakout a multimeter to measure it?

from the top of my head I think it's in the 600ohm range...with wires being about 1.5-2' long.