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Old May 11, 2002 | 11:17 AM
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Question stock parts vs performance parts????

i went to the "auto parts" store and ordered spark plug wires because i didnt want to pay $70 at the dealership..i got hgk plugs to put in...are those $20 plug wires i got from the auto store going to hurt the "spark" from the performance plugs?
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Old May 11, 2002 | 11:21 AM
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stock wires are actually pretty decent...but honestly you should have went for magnacor's or taylor wires...

dont skimp man....
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Old May 11, 2002 | 11:22 AM
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you get what you pay for, and then, sometimes you pay for names.

i would not compromise on the spark though. however, some of the wires that are available in the autoparts stores are OK>

what type were they?
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Old May 11, 2002 | 11:32 AM
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the only parts i would ever buy from Pep Boys or AutoZone or Kragen or any other store like that is windsheild wiper blades, air fresheners, and motor oil. do not skimp out.
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Old May 11, 2002 | 11:43 AM
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okay okay...but they were the most expensive at the place.....
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