ok, i did a search and couldn't find what i was looking for.

 

right now i've got NGK plugs with stock wires.

 

my #4 plug is burning oil but that's beside the point.

 

is it actually worth upgrading wires for power?

 

recommendations?

ok, i did a search and couldn't find what i was looking for.

 

right now i've got NGK plugs with stock wires.

 

my #4 plug is burning oil but that's beside the point.

 

is it actually worth upgrading wires for power?

 

recommendations?

 

i would say yes but thats just me. The rubber breaks down with time and can cause running problems and a weak spark. Replace with subaru wires.

 

 

nipper

i would say yes but thats just me. The rubber breaks down with time and can cause running problems and a weak spark. Replace with subaru wires.

 

 

nipper

 

you think dealership wires?

from reading all the posts here i would say yes. Normally i would say just go with a high grade wire from a retailer, but aparently it makes a difference.

 

nipper

i've read subaru wires alot too, i've been thinking of changing mine out.. i just haven't had time to get to a dealer maybe i'll order some from jamie... eh.. who knows...

If the wires all measure between 7 and 10 K-ohms resistance, and you don't get occasional rough running/bucking then leave the wires in place.

 

And yes, I too vote for Subaru wires.

i put wires and plugs in mine.....made a difference, of course #4 plug had never been changed...

i got plugs and wires from Jamie...she had the best price on both

the difference between old wires and new wires is a bigger difference between new wires and high performance wires.

 

Not worth the extra money on any motor thats not turbo and making gobs of power.

dealer wires are the way to go.

 

magnecor wires are excellent too. they've done multiple designs to deal with the quirkiness of the spark plug chamber.

 

off the shelf wires suck in the EJ series motors because they aren't designed with tight enough tolerances or materials up to task. i've used them before and they will short out immediately, i can't believe they continue to even supply them. they'll short out around the spark plug holes, apparently the deep holes make seating and fitment an issue. any compromise in the boot leaves a short cut to the side wall of the chamber. the spark will short out the side of the boot to the chamber, seen them, burns right through them. this is partially speculation, but i have seen it and they usually blow through the plug boot for sure.

 

magnecor went through a growing phase with these wires and that's why they only carry one size/style wire for the EJ22. i have a set on my EJ22. i've bought numerous sets of wires from magnecor for jeeps, fords, older generation subaru's so i gave them a chance. i have had excellent results with these other vehicles. they are awesome wires and will last the life of the car. i've run one set for 200,000 miles. they have been fine on my impreza.