Even more than that. Ford and GM run about seven thousand volts,
that's why they gapped at .065" and spread the cap out to prevent
crossfire.
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pieced Piper wrote:
>
> The HEI puts out about 33,000 volts compared to I think 17,000 volts on a
> stock ignition I think.. I wouldn't think stock wires would be enough.
>
> "DougW" > wrote in message
> news:nWbue.20515$mC.8565@okepread07...
> > Pi-Eyed Piper did pass the time by typing:
> >> So what are some spark options after I get done my HEI install this
> >> weekend?
> >> Is it a really bad idea to run 7MM wires?
> >
> > I don't see why apart from they usually don't fit the stock looms.
> > Frankly I run 6mm on the ZJ but then again it's not pushing spark
> > very far on an I6.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >