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

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.

Choose the diameter 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 8.2 has 40 Ohms per foot and is the best performance wire. The best selling wire, 8mm Spiro Pro has 350 Ohms per foot and a good price point.

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.

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.

Yes, we do offer single universal replacement wires that can be purchased from our web site.

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).

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 physically 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.

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.

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.