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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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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.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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http://www.apexperformance.net/CartGenie/prod-1156.htm

This is where I ordered from. Cheapest I found around... just choose the 8MM.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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I hate the +4's.
I use Iridiums, they require less power.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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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.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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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.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 08:22 AM
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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
 
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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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..
 
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