Nology Hot Wires

[aMaff]

I'm considering getting a set of Nology Hot-Wires (w/ the Coil on plug conversion). Has any1 done this? Any problems w/ the install? And most importantly, did you notice any performance increase?

 

[capnsavem]

i think there is a recent thread on this... spark plug wires from what i understand are not gonna do anything for power for a basic NA engine. it'll look nice though!

 

[p5power]

unless you're willing to spend money on pretty colors, keep it stock.

 

[vindication]

I have had it for over a year from the very first gb. easy install and smoothed out the car

 

[Captain KRM P5]

just an FYI, the hotwires are not a good idea for the mp3 or the msp.

 

[aMaff]

i think there is a recent thread on this... spark plug wires from what i understand are not gonna do anything for power for a basic NA engine. it'll look nice though!

I know they won't boost peak power, but I've read that they're supposed to beef up the mid range by a decent amount, and I was just trying to find out if they actually did what they said or not.

 

[jurgs01]

just an FYI, the hotwires are not a good idea for the mp3 or the msp.

? They worked great on mine.

 

[aMaff]

Any1 have pic(s) of them installed? Thanks.

 

[GNO]

My idle was a lot smoother afterwards. Other than that, I did not notice any significant gains in performance.

Please excuse the dirty engine bay. Here's a pic:

 

[aMaff]

I will do no such thing. j/k. Where'd u get the blue wire wrap? That's kinda cool.

 

[Striker187]

just an FYI, the hotwires are not a good idea for the mp3 or the msp.

i'm curious....why?

 

[ChopstickHero]

My idle was a lot smoother afterwards. Other than that, I did not notice any significant gains in performance.

Please excuse the dirty engine bay. Here's a pic:

wow, those wires don't get heat damaged from sitting over the headers like that?

 

[vindication]

well, because you normally run a colder plug on F/I applications. These are even hotter than the stock plugs. but I think you only really have to worry about it if you turn the boost up and than fear detonation

 

[aMaff]

wow, those wires don't get heat damaged from sitting over the headers like that?

I was thinking the same thing...

 

[GNO]

I will do no such thing. j/k. Where'd u get the blue wire wrap? That's kinda cool.

It's just wire loom. I've just picked up some new brackets to make 'em look nice and straight going across the cam cover. I tried finding the loom online but it wasn't and cheaper, so I got the overpriced stuff at O'Riely's. It doesn't hold up very well. It's basically black loom dipped in chrome and sprayed with a translucent blue. It looked good until I pulled the engine and stuff started flaking like crazy. I found some nicer stuff in Jegs, but you have to split that yourself.

wow, those wires don't get heat damaged from sitting over the headers like that?

I made a little bracket to keep them away. It's not pretty but it works. It was just a piece of scrap left over from when I installed my garage door opener. It's not pretty but it works. I plan on putting something nicer in at a later date.

 

[aMaff]

I made a little bracket to keep them away. It's not pretty but it works. It was just a piece of scrap left over from when I installed my garage door opener. It's not pretty but it works. I plan on putting something nicer in at a later date.

Would that even be an issue if u had the stock header w/ the heatshield?

 

[Striker187]

well, because you normally run a colder plug on F/I applications. These are even hotter than the stock plugs. but I think you only really have to worry about it if you turn the boost up and than fear detonation

i suppose that makes sense. so F/I cars shouldn't run any sort of wire upgrade?

 

[GNO]

Would that even be an issue if u had the stock header w/ the heatshield?

It'd still be close, but the heatshield would deflect the majority of the heat. The angle of the picture makes them look a lot closer than they are.

vindication - are your's close to the header or manifold heatshield?

well, because you normally run a colder plug on F/I applications. These are even hotter than the stock plugs. but I think you only really have to worry about it if you turn the boost up and than fear detonation.

Not necessarily. The wires are supposed to help deliver a "hotter spark". Colder plugs has more to do with the heat range of the plug. . . basically the plug's heat transfer abilities.

i suppose that makes sense. so F/I cars shouldn't run any sort of wire upgrade?

There's a different kit for the MSP that relocates the coils to the rear of the engine bay.

 

[rednecks_r_us]

just an FYI, the hotwires are not a good idea for the mp3 or the msp.

I was thinking about getting them. I am wondering why they are not a good idea on the MP3? I have a MP3 ECU in my P5.

As for the heat that is not a problem for me. I have my header jet hot ceramic coated. I can run my car and then touch my fingernail to the header and not get burned. My engine bay is cooler now than when I had the stock manifold and heatshield.

 

[CitizenPro]