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Wrong plug wires? Whats the difference between brands?

I thought plug wires were plug wires. I know there is a difference between coil pack wires and distributor wires. Do i have to use specific brands depending on vehicle?

Answer:

not all plug wires are the same ! there are 7mm and 8 mm plug wires ! what plug wires came off of your car ? get the same mm wires that were on it !
All plug wires are not the same, coil pack wires are just fancy spark plug boots with a few components attached. Plug wires need to be for the specific application, length of cables and angles of the boots are designed specifically to each engine. As far as plug wire brands go, cheap quality wires generally only last a year or two even though they often have a lifetime warranty. Spending an extra 10-20 bucks will pay off in the long run. Some people life to use ac delco for GM products since it's the OE supplier, similar for other brands but it's not a major issue.
cheap wires for cheap cars. keep them clean and away from metal and heat as best you can and they'll do the job

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