Plug Wire resistance measurements

Ulysses

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I have 12,000 miles on the current wires, so it was time for a change. Decided to stay with OE and did some measurements.

Here are the results:

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Changing your wire after 12K? Holy smokes, I need to call Chuck Tator!

Thanks for that info Uly. I'm going to do the same thing when I get my wires.
 

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I'll add my experience. I just changed to the Mopar 8.5mm blue wires.

My original wires after 20k miles (in ohms):
1) 11k
2) 12k
3) 10k
4) 15k
5) 12.8k
6) 16k
7) 8.6k
8) 9.9k
9) 8.8k
10) 7k
Interestingly the specifications are 3k to 12k ohms per foot which all the wires met.
The new Mopar 8.5 wires are .5 k ohms per foot. A lot less resistance and out of spec per the service manual (too low).
I have notices a cracking sound on the stereo since installation which I believe is due to the lower resistance.
No bothersome but there. Thte wires look great and fit within the stock looms without difficulty.
 

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Ulysses,
The resistance between old & new is weard? Next set I change I'll have to measure. Any way it's not the resistance of the wires that gives use problems it's the rubber that drys out [age/heat
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Hi Chuck, it's Chuck here, that's me not you?
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Wires in stock, a phone call away!
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I just ordered a set of the MP 8.5 mm blue wires from Chuck! I will measure the old vs the new also!

Tomer
 

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With resistance readings like 12k ohms, you don't really have "wires" at all. You have carbon with some kind of fiber string to hold it together. These resistance wires are designed to prevent radio static. The resistance keeps the spark from generating as many RF harmonics. There are no metal wires that would have that kind of resistance. If you put real wires on it you may get radio noise. If you replace good carbon wires with metal wires or new carbon wires, you will get nothing for your effort other than a chance to screw something up.
If you are having no noticeable problem with your engine, changing your wires isn't going to get you anything. Every time you remove the wires from the plugs or pull them out at the other end, you are taking a chance that they will be damaged. This possibility is much more real than the possibility of improved performance by changing wires on a relatively stock engine that is showing no signs of ignition problems.
If it ain't broke don't fix it.
 

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