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This is a discussion on running amp wires within the Midwest forums, part of the Regional Discussion category; Is it easier to run my amp wires through passenger firewall to the trunk?...

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    Is it easier to run my amp wires through passenger firewall to the trunk?

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    Compared to what exactly?
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    route them through the fender to the sill plates way eaiser than trying to put them through the small rubber grommet

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    through the rubber grommet on pass side is, imo the best way to route the wire
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    I had no problem going through the rubber grommet. A much better way of doing it and it hides the wires nice.

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    Anybody put msd coil packs and wires on there whip? And does it really make a difference in performance, for the price of it all?

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    route them through the fender to the sill plates way eaiser than trying to put them through the small rubber grommet
    thats also the half ass way
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    Anybody put msd coil packs and wires on there whip? And does it really make a difference in performance, for the price of it all?
    people have done it but from what i hear there junk, and the stock ones perform better. save your money

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    op have you ever tried to run 1/0 throuhg anything? try that and get back with me. you gotta drill
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    I have four 0 ga. going through the rubber grommet on the passenger side. I wish I would have run them under the car like alot of peeps do. When it came time to run my mids, I had a hard time trying not to cross the power wires.


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    4 gauge quality wire was cake through the rubber electrical boot on the passenger side. Cake.

    MSD coils, if you want misfires at high rpm within a year of buying them, that's what you get. Stock is cheaper and over time better. The wires should be fine.


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    Thanks for info on Msd coils. Reason why i ask, is i have 04 gt2 new plugg wires, and coils. I have cleaned my throttle body and mass air flo sensor. And still can only get 30 mpg on highway. Also have used Lucas fuel injector cleaner. Any body have the same problem and is there any solutions?

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    ONLY 30 mpg? if your looking for more then that try and find a new car

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    Considering the relative lack of technology with our engines, 30 mpg is quite respectable. That's good highway mileage. In fact, these engines are mentioned on a lot of fuel mileage forums (hypermilers).
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    i wish i was getting 30 mpg on the highway. cant seem to fix the gas pedal on the floor problem.

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