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Old 11-16-2022, 09:45 AM
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I think people get too hug up on the ohms per foot rating. I wouldn't buy a wire for that reason only.
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Old 11-16-2022, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by underpsi68
I think people get too hug up on the ohms per foot rating. I wouldn't buy a wire for that reason only.
NGK spark plugs have a 5k 0hm 'plug' (resistor) in them. Shhhh.
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Old 11-17-2022, 01:27 PM
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Guess that's why I run the Autolite racing plugs with the cut back electrode and no resistor. No problem with the electronics on the boat.
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Old 11-17-2022, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by underpsi68
I think people get too hug up on the ohms per foot rating. I wouldn't buy a wire for that reason only.
I agree. I understand why everyone wants low resistance wire, I did the same thing.
Back when Warren Johnson was racing in Pro Stock where 1 - 2 hundredths of a second is a lot, he decided to find out. He ordered about 10 sets of performance plug wires and tested them all back to back at Atlanta Dragway. There was no difference in ET between even the highest and lowest resistance wire sets. Of course all wires were new, so perhaps when they got older you might see a very minor difference?
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Agree, the ohms per foot is nothing but marketing - buy from a reputable brand and youll be solid
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Not seeing that part number on the FAST website?
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Old 11-25-2022, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tgorbett
Not seeing that part number on the FAST website?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fst-255-2416
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Old 11-25-2022, 07:47 PM
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I believe Smitty (articfriends) did some dyno testing with plug wires. From old junk wires to new high end wires he found no difference. I'm sure he'll chime in with a detailed summary. lol
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Old 11-25-2022, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Diamond Dave
I got mine here John works directly with Moroso for custom fit marine app ones 40 ohm per foot best you will find.

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Did you hear that from Moroso or the salesman who sold you the wires
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Best way to make plug wires last for 15-20yrs. Yes, i just said 15-20yrs.
- Don’t run stupid azz huge gaps. .035-.040 is plenty.
- Don’t burn’m or cut’m on anything.

That’s it.
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