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JimNNN · 12-23-2019, 07:09 PM

I've never thought much about plug wire brands. Avoid the cheap stuff and buy what looks like decent quality. I did that with the ones I currently have on my T-Bird, but I don't like them at all. They've come off plugs now three times since I bought them a year ago. Just want something that will go on a plug and NOT come off. Good quality conductors, too.

miker98038 · 12-23-2019, 09:18 PM

I've never had any problems with the wire sets I bought from Larry's Thunderbird, and I'm running MSD units on both cars. No cross fire, no missing, and no falling off. Boots holding up fine next to the headers.

I've also used the Moroso universal sets and terminated them myself. I bought the special crimp tool, it's got interchangeable jaws and will do everything from 18 gauge up to plug wires, insulated or plain terminals.

paul2748 · 12-23-2019, 09:55 PM

I have Taylor on two of my cars with no problems. Been on the cars quite a long time. I use the universal sets so I can custom make the lengths. Got their tool which works great.

JimNNN · 12-23-2019, 11:10 PM

Thanks guys. I'll see if I can scope these out online.

miker98038 · 12-23-2019, 11:21 PM

One more thing I'll throw in. I've never found better routing and securing of the plug wires than the factory looms. I had mine powder coated bright silver, looks almost like chrome. Black, they'd go away if you prefer.

Hot Rod Reverend · 12-24-2019, 08:49 AM

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These here have always worked very well for me...

CASCO
https://www.classictbird.com/Plug-Wi...ctinfo/12259B/

yes, they are expensive - much of that I believe is because of the "original" appearance. but at any rate they are quality parts

KULTULZ · 12-24-2019, 01:27 PM

Are you looking for exact repro or HP?

https://www.martiauto.com/itemselection.cfm?item=SPW-7

JimNNN · 12-24-2019, 09:59 PM

Thanks Hot Rod Reverend. Those look very promising.

KULTULZ, HP would work fine for me, as my car isn't 100% original. I don't really want neon orange, red or green, though. I'd guess that HP would be less likely to become inadvertently pulled - or be spontaneously disconnected - from a spark plug.

KULTULZ · 12-25-2019, 12:31 AM

In that case, TAYLOR makes very good wires. Look for a 7MM as they look stock but are premium wires.

EDIT -

Thought they were TAYLOR ...

https://pertronix.com/plug-wires-and...tock-look.html

KULTULZ · 12-27-2019, 02:38 PM

BTT due to CRS Brain Fart ...

12-23-2019, 07:09 PM	#1
JimNNN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 522	What is your favorite brand of spark plug wires? I've never thought much about plug wire brands. Avoid the cheap stuff and buy what looks like decent quality. I did that with the ones I currently have on my T-Bird, but I don't like them at all. They've come off plugs now three times since I bought them a year ago. Just want something that will go on a plug and NOT come off. Good quality conductors, too.

12-23-2019, 09:18 PM	#2
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,397	Re: What is your favorite brand of spark plug wires? I've never had any problems with the wire sets I bought from Larry's Thunderbird, and I'm running MSD units on both cars. No cross fire, no missing, and no falling off. Boots holding up fine next to the headers. I've also used the Moroso universal sets and terminated them myself. I bought the special crimp tool, it's got interchangeable jaws and will do everything from 18 gauge up to plug wires, insulated or plain terminals.

12-23-2019, 09:55 PM	#3
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,981	Re: What is your favorite brand of spark plug wires? I have Taylor on two of my cars with no problems. Been on the cars quite a long time. I use the universal sets so I can custom make the lengths. Got their tool which works great. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

12-23-2019, 11:10 PM	#4
JimNNN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 522	Re: What is your favorite brand of spark plug wires? Thanks guys. I'll see if I can scope these out online.

12-23-2019, 11:21 PM	#5
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,397	Re: What is your favorite brand of spark plug wires? One more thing I'll throw in. I've never found better routing and securing of the plug wires than the factory looms. I had mine powder coated bright silver, looks almost like chrome. Black, they'd go away if you prefer.

12-24-2019, 08:49 AM	#6
Hot Rod Reverend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 916	Re: What is your favorite brand of spark plug wires? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) These here have always worked very well for me... CASCO https://www.classictbird.com/Plug-Wi...ctinfo/12259B/ yes, they are expensive - much of that I believe is because of the "original" appearance. but at any rate they are quality parts __________________ Lancaster, California Visit hotrodreverend.com to view hundreds of pictures and videos of the build of the 1955 Ford Club Sedan!

12-24-2019, 01:27 PM	#7
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,472	Re: What is your favorite brand of spark plug wires? Are you looking for exact repro or HP? https://www.martiauto.com/itemselection.cfm?item=SPW-7 __________________ *** - WHY IS IT ... - ... that everything you buy in the grocery store is either wrapped in or contained in plastic but the government doesn't want you to carry it out in a plastic bag? WONDERING IN W(BY GOD)V ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)

12-24-2019, 09:59 PM	#8
JimNNN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 522	Re: What is your favorite brand of spark plug wires? Thanks Hot Rod Reverend. Those look very promising. KULTULZ, HP would work fine for me, as my car isn't 100% original. I don't really want neon orange, red or green, though. I'd guess that HP would be less likely to become inadvertently pulled - or be spontaneously disconnected - from a spark plug.

12-27-2019, 02:38 PM	#10
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,472	Re: What is your favorite brand of spark plug wires? BTT due to CRS Brain Fart ... __________________ *** - WHY IS IT ... - ... that everything you buy in the grocery store is either wrapped in or contained in plastic but the government doesn't want you to carry it out in a plastic bag? WONDERING IN W(BY GOD)V ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)