Spark Plug Wire Recommendations

I just metered my spark plug wires...my chilton manual says to replace them if the resistance is over 25Kohms, well all of mine are 800-1000 ohms except for #3 which is 9000 ohms (that plug was also way more carboned up when I replaced them) so I think I'll swap them out next time I get some cash flow. Wondering what people recommend for replacement wires. I know you're going to say Delco, but they're real pricey. Anyone had experience with Bosch, Champion, NGK, etc.? What are the best wires out there?

Thanks!
L.

If you plan on keeping your Blazer for several years you'll probably want to keep the origional equiptment wires. They'll last longer than the rest put together

Otherwise Bosch would be my second choice.

{edit} if you live by a race track you might be able to buy a used set from some racer. They often replace things like very good quality plug wires yearly just to ensure that they won't have any problems.

Hmmm...that's a great tip about the race track, and I happen to work right by one...thanks!

im runnin accell extreme 9000's and they perform very well, and last a long time. they were, however, $75 for a set.

Hmmm...that's a great tip about the race track, and I happen to work right by one...thanks!
great advice from a great person... however... stu is old school, our wires won't be commen off a race car because of the re-designed cap... don't tell any one, but for my personal vehicals i use napa wires, good quality, lifetime warrenty, and cheeper, my cost almost 40 bucks cheeper then the delcos (can't give you an otc price, i get discounts through my shop, but my shop cost on delcos were 95 bucks, and the napas were 60ish... thats a v8 s 10, but im sure the 4.3's are close in price)

I would go with taylor wires. I use them in my camaro, both my trucks, great wires and an upgrade from the stock delcos as they have less resistance per foot.

im runnin accell extreme 9000's and they perform very well, and last a long time. they were, however, $75 for a set.

I belive Summit sells the Accel kit (Cap, rotor, plug wires, and (crap) plugs) for about $150 of you are going to do one you might as well do it all if you got the cash and all that jazz.

I belive Summit sells the Accel kit (Cap, rotor, plug wires, and (crap) plugs) for about $150 of you are going to do one you might as well do it all if you got the cash and all that jazz.
i did buy that kit when i did my tune up/cpi replacement (used ac delco plugs though), but the original question was directed specifically toward plug wires.

go with taylors,very good wires added a little power and economy,also you can get them in different colors if u like that stuff ,try ebay igot mine 4 50 bux

i checked one and it said 1226...divide by 2 because its 2 feet long and i get 613....and 51 per inch.....should i replace them or not?

I just metered my spark plug wires...my chilton manual says to replace them if the resistance is over 25Kohms, well all of mine are 800-1000 ohms except for #3 which is 9000 ohms (that plug was also way more carboned up when I replaced them) so I think I'll swap them out next time I get some cash flow. Wondering what people recommend for replacement wires. I know you're going to say Delco, but they're real pricey. Anyone had experience with Bosch, Champion, NGK, etc.? What are the best wires out there?

Thanks!
L.

Forget the ohm out process. It only tells you if they are real bad.
Not a real good test on wires. It takes a engine scope to tell good from bad.
With the 75 to 125K plug replacements it is a good time to replace wires.
Normally you can tell by the price how good they are.
Good one are going to cost you but they only hurt one time.
Them cheapo ones will bit you in the rear many times.
MT

I like the Taylor HP wires. Got a set in red and they are super quality.

I ran across this awesome deal a while back. The plugs are (were) platinum and the price cannot be beat. If you feel safe usin eBay theres no better way to go plus the sellers feedback is great.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AC-Delco-OEM-Tune-Up-4-3-262-Chevrolet-GMC-Olds-98-05_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33688QQitemZ80621021 96QQtcZphoto

Not sure if the years this setup covers applies to the original posters blazer but it certainly covers mine and many others. :naughty:

ac delco wires, my cost, from my delco supplyer is 6 bucks more then that price for every thing after shipping is figgured in

OEM wires are all an engine needs.

I used to run taylors and had them for over 10 years but they were no better then stock wires.

Bosch high-temp silicones are in my rig. When I tune up every 32K miles/2 years - the lifetime warranty on them is great. I shove the wires and my last reciept over the desk at the parts monkey and they get me a fresh set. And to think I only paid for the first set.... :D

I like the way you think Wolfox :evillol: :evillol: :evillol:

I worked at a chevy dealer a few years ago in the parts dept.you used to have to buy each plug wire- not as a set. if it's still the same way, & if cash is a problem, just buy the #3 for now & get the rest later

i wish i could buy just one wire at a time

I like the Taylor HP wires. Got a set in red and they are super quality.

Yip, me TOO!

LOVE THEM! Thanks so much for getting them for me bro, I really appreciated it, and so did my truck.

If you plan on keeping your Blazer for several years you'll probably want to keep the origional equiptment wires. They'll last longer than the rest put together

Otherwise Bosch would be my second choice.

{edit} if you live by a race track you might be able to buy a used set from some racer. They often replace things like very good quality plug wires yearly just to ensure that they won't have any problems.
How about MSD wires...only 40 ohms resistance per foot? thats crazy low...