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    September 22nd, 2007 01:12 PM #1
    Kailangan Ko Bang Magpalit Din Ng New Sparkplug Kapag Nag Upgrade Ako Ng High Tension Wire?
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    September 22nd, 2007 01:32 PM #2
    I guess the answer would be very subjective...is your sparkplugs still new and/ or clean? If they are...then you don't need to change them...But the best is to change them so you get the performance you desire.
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    September 23rd, 2007 03:29 PM #3
    no need na.

    actually no need na to upgrade HT wires in the first place unless it is for aesthetics.
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    September 24th, 2007 09:45 AM #4
    Yup, just stick to the stock plug wires (change to a new OEM set if what you have is already somewhat old).

    Some peeps i know call them Shitfire or Misfire BTW...
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    September 24th, 2007 10:16 AM #5
    they're right, stick with the OEM they were designed specifically for your engine.
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    September 25th, 2007 07:05 AM #6
    If you're running on an EFI system, then high tension plugs OR wires do not give a significant performance improvement - with EFI systems, the optimum amount of everything (including air and fuel) in the combustion chamber is already computed by the ECU.

    If you're running on performance carbs and forced induction (turbo/supercharger), then it may provide some improved performance. Might as well slap on a performance ignition coil (Nology, Mallory, MSD, etc.) to get the most out of it. One combination I saw was torquemaster plugs with splitfire wires. Splitfires are prone to miss if not gapped properly; while there's absolutely no gapping with torquemasters .
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