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Old 09 Jul 2006, 09:58 am
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quote:Originally posted by rszappa1

I have already ordered the MSD wires for it and will change them at 50,000...as far as the plugs will continue to use the cooper plus with the factory gap...

rszappal,

It's that "factory gap" that most of want to get across to the owners that "do it themselves" that has changed. The non-turbo PT comes from the factory with too large a gap. Chrysler put out a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) to lower the gap to .042in to make the plugs last longer at peak performance. Most owners that want to change ignition parts don't know about the change. Sure copper wires will work and work well, but the better plugs will last longer. Also, a lot of problems (hesitation, rough idle, high RPM break-up) have been cured by putting in better wires. Chrysler used cheap parts...nobody can deny that and contrary to your always saying you wont "feel" the difference, your sure as heck will "feel" the difference if your having any of the problems stated above and change to decent ignition parts.
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