Discovery I Talk about the Land Rover Discovery Series I within.

Running stock wires with Bosch +4s?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 09-21-2010, 07:06 PM
Hyakku's Avatar
Mudding
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Running stock wires with Bosch +4s?

Wondering if it's still suggested to go with the magna core 8mms with our discos (vie got a 97 discovery se) if I went with Bosch platinum 4s for the spark plugs? I didn't have a choice as they were the only set the local auto Zone had in a full pair. Just wondering as I will likely have ton order them online since nonlocal stores have them, and I want to make certain thats ok before i do.

If i should, does anyone have a suggest site or friend they would suggest? I wouldn't mind hooking up a store owner or affiliate up here with my business after all the help I've gotten.
 
  #2  
Old 09-21-2010, 07:16 PM
okdiscoguy's Avatar
Camel Trophy
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 4,959
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

http://www.apexperformance.net/CartGenie/prod-1156.htm

This is where I ordered from. Cheapest I found around... just choose the 8MM.
 
  #3  
Old 09-21-2010, 07:18 PM
Spike555's Avatar
Team Owner
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Grand Rapids MI
Posts: 26,212
Likes: 0
Received 95 Likes on 72 Posts
Default

I hate the +4's.
I use Iridiums, they require less power.
 
  #4  
Old 09-21-2010, 08:45 PM
discomedic4's Avatar
Winching
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Briar, TX
Posts: 749
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

You are def gonna want to get those 8mm Magnacores. If you try to run stock wires you are gonna most likely get weak spark, a rough idle, and poor acceleration. Lots of newbs that pop up on here start off by asking why they have above said problems. New wires (8MM) with new plugs clears up most of them.
 
  #5  
Old 09-22-2010, 08:09 AM
Disco Mike's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Denver, Colorado
Posts: 25,707
Likes: 0
Received 103 Likes on 85 Posts
Default

If your wires have over 50K on them, they are shot no matter what plugs you use.
Might want to also check out the 8mm STI wires at British Parts of Utah, good price at $70.
 
  #6  
Old 09-22-2010, 08:22 AM
kenk's Avatar
Recovery Vehicle
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Punta Gorda, FL
Posts: 1,081
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I got 8mm Kingsborne wires, $40-45 with shipping. No prob's in the 6-8 monthe I've had them

http://www.kingsbornewires.com/categ...?categoryId=38
 
  #7  
Old 09-22-2010, 10:42 AM
okdiscoguy's Avatar
Camel Trophy
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 4,959
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

Whatever brand you go with, the 8MM insulation is what matters most. These Aluminum engines heatsoak everything and the more ins. the better. The 8MM will still fit in the factory holders, the 8.5MM will not..
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
taylor15
Discovery II
4
12-19-2014 09:48 PM
crumleyjc
Discovery II
2
07-13-2012 01:57 PM
tcbinaflash
Discovery II
19
10-15-2009 09:31 PM
Mark G
Discovery II
16
08-08-2009 02:40 PM
OJs DNA
Retired - Private For Sale/Trade Classifieds
3
11-12-2008 08:26 PM



Quick Reply: Running stock wires with Bosch +4s?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:50 PM.