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Originally Posted by stlrj View Post
Solid core wires use resistor ends for suppression and will short out with the higher energy ignition. Carbon core wires are made for high engery ignition systems.

With carbon core ignition cables HEI rated and plugs gapped at 0.060".

Stranded copper wires could never perform in these conditions.

Cheers,

Joe
Beg to differ. I've used stainless steel plug wires for 20+ years with an aftermarket ign. box with no leakage or open circuits. That's on a pre-electronic '69.

Resistor wires are recommended for late model vehicles to reduce EMI affecting the electronics.

Sherwood
Old 09-20-2010, 10:17 AM
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