What are the best plugs and wires for the 5.3?

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^^^What he said. But, if you insist on aftermarket, Taylor Spiro Pros are a solid choice and are usually the same if not cheaper than OEM stuff. All you're really getting is the cool color, though.
 

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I heard the Taylor's come apart after a few R&R's but MSD's last. I recently had an ACDelco come apart after 2 plug changes so I went with the MSD Superconductors. And yes I pulled them by the boots lol.
 
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Thanks fellas. The wires can get real expensive. I'm not spending a $100 or more on wires. I'll let you know what I end up with.
 

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Thanks fellas. The wires can get real expensive. I'm not spending a $100 or more on wires. I'll let you know what I end up with.
The MSD Superconducters were $77 but that's for the 2002 MY. I have a set of AC Delco 9748GG that I'll sell for $45 shipped but I'm not sure if they work for your application.
Edit: cancel that; I just returned them to O'reiley's where I bought them for an $85 refund.
 
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I just replaced my plugs and wires a few days ago. The AC Delco wires were less than a year old but this was the 3rd plug change (I was testing heat ranges). I pulled the wires like you're supposed to all 3 times, by the boot. This time, 2 of the metal ends that click onto the plugs came off the wires and stayed on the plugs, rendering 2 wires useless. Last time, 1 did the same thing. I'll never buy AC Delco wires again. And they were $85 at the local O'Reilley's.
 

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