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A. Taylor Cable's Thundervolt 50 and Thundervolt 8.2mm are the wires with the least amount of reistance (40 Ohms per foot) and will offer the best performance.

A. Many believe that a higher resistance (number of Ohms per foot) is better, but the opposite is true. The lower the resistance of the wire, the less energy is lost from that resistance.

A. Choose the diamater of wire you would like. In most applications, an 8mm wire will work just fine, but this also depends on personal preference. Next, determine the amount of resistance you would like. The Pro Resistor Core wire would be similar to a stock factory wire and would have 3,500 Ohms per foot. The StreeThunder series are 500 Ohms per foot. The Thundervolt 50 and 8.2 have 40 Ohms per foot and are the best performance wire.

A. Unfortunately, there is no secret. They can be difficult, but all it takes is some muscle and lubricant. Silicone spray, WD40 or other lubricant will work, but good old-fashioned dish soap seems to be as effective as anything else.

A. This can be tricky because some plugs are hard to get to. Never pull on the wire. First twist the boot to break it free from the spark plug, then grasp the boot and pull with a steady motion. Try to pull up as straight as possible. Also, try not to wiggle the boot as this can actually spread the terminal causing it to be a loose fit when it's reinstalled. Naturally, the longer a terminal is on the plug, the harder it may be to remove.

A. Yes, we do offer single universal replacement wires that can be purchased from any of our dealers on on our web site.

A. To check the resistance of the wires, use a multi-meter to test the resistance (Ohms) of the leads. Once you have read the resistance of the wire, divide that number by the length of the wire (inches) and this will give you the Ohms per inch. Then multiply the Ohms per inch by 12 to get the Ohms per foot. (700 Ohms / 24" long = 29.16 Ohms per inch x 12 = 300 Ohms).

A. ThunderVolt 50 = 40 Ohms
ThunderVolt 8.2 = 40 Ohms
StreeThunder = 500 Ohms
409 Pro Race = 350 Ohms
8mm Spiro Pro = 350 Ohms
8mm Pro Wire Resistor Core = 3,500 Ohms
Full Metal Jacket = 350 Ohms
Extreme Service = 350 Ohms
SST = 500 Ohms
8mm High Energy = 5,000 Ohms

A. Most OE (original equipment) wires should last around 4 years or 60,000 miles. Since Taylor wires use a spiral wound core and 100% silicone insulation, these wires will not break down over time, and if they are not physicallly damaged, should last the life of a daily driven vehicle. On race applications, because of higher temperatures and the fact that the wires are removed and reinstalled more often, they should be checked every season.

A. HEI is a distributor cap style with a male post on top. Socket connectors are for a female distributor cap (points style cap)and use brass terminals that insert into the cap.

A. In a pinch you could reuse the terminal and crimp it with pliers, but this should only be done as a temporary fix. You should always use a new terminal and a spark plug terminal crimper to attach it. Cut off about a 1/2 inch of wire, then strip off about 1/2 inch of insulation, exposing the core. Crimp on the new terminal.

A. You will need a spark plug terminal crimping tool in order to obtain the correct crimp. These can be found at most any parts store or puchased from us. Also, you do not want to use cable coaxial crimpers or pliers as these can compress and crush the core of the wire.

A. Apply a thin coat on the inside of the spark plug boot, distributor boot and coil boot. Use a clean cotton swab or similar tool to apply.

A. The diameter of the wire does not determine performance. A larger diameter wire will have a higher dielectric strength which is needed in high compression engines or applications with large amounts of boost. Larger diameter wires will also help protect the core from damage and last longer in high heat applications.

A. Yes, all of our spiro wound wires are compatible with DC and electronic ignitions.

A. Each of the braided ignition wires must be grounded to the engine block or frame with the supplied grounding kit to prevent the wires from arcing.

A. The battery box and single trunk relocation kits include 16 feet of red battery cable and 20 inches of black battery cable. The Side-by-Side Dual Mount (#48500) comes with 17 feet Red and 36 inch Black cable. The Pro-Competition Dual Mount (#48600) comes with 16 feet Red and 18 inches black cable. It also comes with 1-6 foot red and 1-6 inch black 2-gauge cable.

A. Solid Core wires use a stranded copper core and should only be used where RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) and EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) is not a concern. These wires are mostly used on sprint cars or nostalgia vehicles with magnetos and are not compatible with electronic ignitions, tachometers, radios or cell phones.

A. Battery cable has thicker strands of wire and stiffer insulation that will hold up better to abrasion. Welding cable has thinner stranding and a more pliable insulation that makes it much more flexible and easier to route. Generally, if you plan to run the cable under the vehicle along the frame, you would want to use a battery cable. If your run is going to route the cable through the interior of the vehicle, you would use welding cable, but make sure to protect the cable near sharp corners.

A. Taylor's Extreme Service series wire sets (#996xx) are the absolute best for high heat, severe service and high performance applications. They provide protection up to 1,500 degrees farenheit with 102,000 volts dielectric strength and a resistance of 350 Ohms per foot.

A. This depends on how much you are using it. If you are running your car alot, you will probably need it serviced annually. Otherwise, every two or three years or seasons will most likely be sufficient.

A. The OAC competition model is a self-contained unit and has an internal coil. Amperage for the OAC = 1.3 AMP. The OXC Super Competition model has an external coil and is used for more high output applications. Amperage for the OXC = 2 AMP. It is used for maximum voltage output with a long duration spark and has been designed for engines using superchargers, exotic fuels and high compression engines.

A. You should run a tight plug gap, 0.018" - 0.028". Much wider than this and it may end up arcing to other objects inside the mag. Point gap should be 0.015".

A. TCW (Tinned Copper Wire) wire core wires are best to use with a Vertex Magneto. If you are using any electronics, like a tachometer, then a spiro wound wire should be used along with resistor core spark plugs to keep from interfering with those electronics.

A. To use an electronic tachometer with a Vertex Magneto, you will need to purchase a tachometer signal converter (available from Auto Meter or MSD). You will also need to use a spiro wound ignition wire and resistor spark plugs to prevent interference with the tach.