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Re: Spark Plug wires

To: Derek Palmer <derekp@Synopsys.COM>
Subject: Re: Spark Plug wires
From: Phillip Babcock <PHILLIPBABCOCK@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 20:39:02 -0500
Derek Palmer wrote:
> 
> Listers,
> 
> I'd like to know in your collective experiences anyone has taken
> the time to evaluate the effect of plug wireson HP on a dyno.  Next
> year the new rules allow me to dump my stock OEM wires
> in favor of some racing wires.  I've read a lot if the Marketing
> BS on spiral wound or those with special grounded shields and,
> as and electrical engineer, I'm skeptical.  Not a lot of data
> to support the claims.  I'd like to here from anyone who has
> already been through this.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Derek Palmer,
> San Jose, CA
> 
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Derek
I have a Dynojet 248C Chassis Dyno in my shop. The only wires that I
have seen to actually add HP & Torque on the Dyno are made by Nology.
Iam sure there must be others but these are the only ones I've seen that
work. 

Phil Babcock
The Dyno Shop (Ft Myers Beach, Florida)
72 Lotus Elan Sprint

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