MSD Wires??

SSGN · 03-13-2022, 02:33 PM

I have always used MSD #31183 universal wires and have had very good success. I recently purchased a set for my friends car and when I installed I noticed that the slightest bend to the multi angle spark plug end made the wire feel loose at the plug. I took one apart and the crimp was as thin as a sand blasted beer can. They are so flimsy if you bend them it feels like they will break off. I reached out to local speed shop and he says they are made in China!!! Has anyone else had issues?

Thanks

GTX JOHN · 03-13-2022, 04:23 PM

We have noticed that lately as well.

We buy bulk wire and make them at this point.

We replace Coil Wire every 10 races or so.

SSDiv6 · 03-13-2022, 06:50 PM

Only wires I recommend are as follows:

Firecore

https://www.facebook.com/CustomWireSets
Scott Racing Wire

https://sparkplugwires.com/spark-plug-wire-technology/
Moroso Racing Wires

http://www.morosowiretechnologies.com/

03-13-2022, 08:00 PM

[QUOTE=SSDiv6;658707]Only wires I recommend are as follows:

Firecore

https://www.facebook.com/CustomWireSets
Scott Racing Wire

https://sparkplugwires.com/spark-plug-wire-technology/
Moroso Racing Wires

http://www.morosowiretechnologies.com/

[/QUOTE

SCOTT FTW!
Mark has a great product!

garyc · 03-13-2022, 10:17 PM

a few years ago moroso bought there own wire factory to have better quality control usa made ultra race wire best i have seen boots/terminal dont pull apart

tommy d · 03-14-2022, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

We have noticed that lately as well.

We buy bulk wire and make them at this point.

We replace Coil Wire every 10 races or so.

Why is that?

Keith 944 · 03-14-2022, 09:29 AM

Coil wire gets used at least eight times more than any other.

Jeff Stout · 03-14-2022, 12:13 PM

Thumbs up for Firecore. 4 years on bracket motor with nitrous and zero misfires or burned up boots at header.

GTX JOHN · 03-15-2022, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommy d

Why is that?

We have run MSD wires for decades = the quality of the
fittings and assembly have deteriorated significantly last few
years. The wire itself seems fine to my uneducated eye.
For that matter the quality of everything MSD is become
worrisome lately and the life of their components seems
shorter.

CMcAllister · 03-15-2022, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

We have run MSD wires for decades = the quality of the
fittings and assembly have deteriorated significantly last few
years. The wire itself seems fine to my uneducated eye.
For that matter the quality of everything MSD is become
worrisome lately and the life of their components seems
shorter.

Agreed. See "Made In China" on much of their stuff. Damned PE firms.

I've used Moroso forever. Assemble my own.

Many years ago, I had a conversation with tech rep from Autometer about RFI, etc. - everybody knew the guy. I think he took over a track in West Virginia at some point, but his name escapes me. He told me wires should be replaced every year. Coil wire twice a year. Made sense. I followed the advice, never had any problems with wires.

03-13-2022, 02:33 PM	#1
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 129 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	MSD Wires?? I have always used MSD #31183 universal wires and have had very good success. I recently purchased a set for my friends car and when I installed I noticed that the slightest bend to the multi angle spark plug end made the wire feel loose at the plug. I took one apart and the crimp was as thin as a sand blasted beer can. They are so flimsy if you bend them it feels like they will break off. I reached out to local speed shop and he says they are made in China!!! Has anyone else had issues? Thanks __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin Last edited by SSGN; 04-10-2022 at 07:30 AM.

03-13-2022, 04:23 PM	#2
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,720 Likes: 2,770 Liked 2,437 Times in 688 Posts	Re: MSD Wires?? We have noticed that lately as well. We buy bulk wire and make them at this point. We replace Coil Wire every 10 races or so. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

03-13-2022, 08:00 PM	#4
Barry Polley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: MSD Wires?? [QUOTE=SSDiv6;658707]Only wires I recommend are as follows: Firecore https://www.facebook.com/CustomWireSets Scott Racing Wire https://sparkplugwires.com/spark-plug-wire-technology/ Moroso Racing Wires http://www.morosowiretechnologies.com/ [/QUOTE SCOTT FTW! Mark has a great product!

03-13-2022, 10:17 PM	#5
garyc Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 51 Times in 30 Posts	Re: MSD Wires?? a few years ago moroso bought there own wire factory to have better quality control usa made ultra race wire best i have seen boots/terminal dont pull apart

03-14-2022, 09:29 AM	#7
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,192 Likes: 1,159 Liked 1,874 Times in 576 Posts	Re: MSD Wires?? Coil wire gets used at least eight times more than any other. __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody

03-13-2022, 06:50 PM	#3
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,036 Likes: 711 Liked 1,538 Times in 575 Posts	Re: MSD Wires?? Only wires I recommend are as follows: Firecore https://www.facebook.com/CustomWireSets Scott Racing Wire https://sparkplugwires.com/spark-plug-wire-technology/ Moroso Racing Wires http://www.morosowiretechnologies.com/

03-14-2022, 12:13 PM	#8
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,484 Likes: 65 Liked 704 Times in 281 Posts	Re: MSD Wires?? Thumbs up for Firecore. 4 years on bracket motor with nitrous and zero misfires or burned up boots at header.