[Shotimes] Plug boot/wire longevity

Paul Nimz pnimz@v8sho.com
Mon, 19 Jan 2004 09:32:54 -0600


I think John was saying that any plug wire will degrade in an oily plug
well.  I use the Accel wires (in my dry plug wells) with no problem.  Lot
better than whatever was in there.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <MonsieurBoo@aol.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 7:27 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] Plug boot/wire longevity


> John H:  "And as long as the wells are free of oil, they will last just as
> long as the Motorcraft set will, plus they are less expensive.  Who would
have
> thought!"
>
> Now you've got me curious.  What would cause aftermarket wires and boots
OF
> THE PROPER DIMENSIONS AND FIT to be degraded more quickly in an
oily/watery
> environment than the OEM ones?  Yeah, obviously the choice or quality of
> materials but why would a bunch of reputable manufacturers take a backseat
to
> Motorcraft in that regard?
>
> Any enlightenment would be welcome.  Not challenging y'all, but very
curious.
>
> Cheers,
> Mark LaBarre
> 94 ATX 125k green
> Rockville, MD
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