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LiquidGT

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I was wondering what you guys think are the best reasonably priced plug wires, I have a set of FRPP wires that I used for the past 3yrs/15k miles. For some reason I got slightly better gas mileage and power with the hella worn out Car Quest wires. I thought about getting some OEM Motorcraft wires because I dont want to get laughed at for having parts store wires.
 

Fast63

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anybody that laughs because you have parts store wires must be partial to chevy's
 

Shakerhood

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I think Ford Racing Wires are a good deal.
 

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Ford Racing.
 

HISSIN50

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I got nothing against LLT parts store wires.

You can find OEM style wires for a good deal so that might do well for ya since you mentioned it.

Good luck.
 

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I might try some wires from the zone since they do have a LLT and don't cost too much any way. I used them on other cars, sometimes the're a little long, but my ford racing ones are kinda long too.
 

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You probably did not see any
difference because the old
wires were functioning as
per spec.
 

MrXCESSIVESPEED

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FRPP wires are junk. Every set ive seen leak voltge like crazy and they dont like to stay on the plugs.
 

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MrXCESSIVESPEED said:
FRPP wires are junk. Every set ive seen leak voltge like crazy and they dont like to stay on the plugs.
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really............. i havent had a problem with mine at all but since you have mentioned that i will defanitly keep an eye on them.
 

MrXCESSIVESPEED

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really............. i havent had a problem with mine at all but since you have mentioned that i will defanitly keep an eye on them.
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You are definitely one of the few that havent! I know quite a few people (myself included) that ran them and had issues......

I prefer the MSD wires but I have been using the AFM wires and like them quite a bit as well.
 

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very interesting. like i said im gonna have to keep my eye on them and i guess ill be looking into another set soon so that i dont have any issues.

sorry for the thread jack......

thanks for the head up
 

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very interesting. like i said im gonna have to keep my eye on them and i guess ill be looking into another set soon so that i dont have any issues.

sorry for the thread jack......

thanks for the head up
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Anytime
 

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I bought some Ford Racing 9mm blue wires in August 2007. I installed them on my 91 and they look great. I used some Motorsport 9mm spreaders next the the dizzy. I oblonged the 8mm factory holders on the valve covers with a drill to hold them straight and keep them from rubbing. They were much improved from when I bought them back in 2000. They were too long for a 5.0L I had back then.
 

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I have always had good luck with Taylor wires. Never really liked the FRPP wires.
 

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i have FRPP wires, and have no complaints. they are a bit too long for my liking, but other than that, they look good and work good for me. especially for the price
 

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hmm frpp wires on my stang too w/o issues, maybe a hit or miss deal . since MrXCESSIVESPEED brought this up I'll do the same, they haven't been on for that long worth checking them though..
 

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I've been running the FRPP sets for over 7 years with no problems. I'd say they are a bit long too.
 

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Taylor, FRPP, and usually all other main manufacturers except MSD.

I think the MSD stuff is all made in China now.
 

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I havent had a light show because of a voltage leak with the FRPP wires, but I think they're more resistant that the ones I had, and I don't get a "click'' on a couple of boots when I put it on the plug.
Also I heard somewhere that MSD makes FRPP wires, is that true?
 

HISSIN50

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Since now throwing out names of wires we like/dislike: I have Sidewinders on one stang and MSD SCs on the other. Both function fine.

Just like with anything, some folks will have had issues with a brand and some wont (and verse vice).
 
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