What are the best plugs and wires for the 5.3?

[NASTY GM]

Time to change mine. What's the best for the 5.3?

 

[swathdiver]

The originals. 19206447 / 748UU for wires and 12609877 / 41-985 (superseded now by 41-110).

 

[iamdub]

^^^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.

 

[Rocket Man]

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.

 

[NASTY GM]

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.

 

[Rocket Man]

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.

 

[992dr]

Plugs = http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-G...S3-/231917967343?_trksid=p2349526.m2548.l4275

I had thought about Taylor wires. I'm curious to know what you get
Lookin forward to your updates.

Bad ass Tahoe man

 

[Txstuntman]

I installed Taylor wires and NGK plugs haven't had any problems.

 

[Rocket Man]

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.

 

[swathdiver]

Which version of AC Delco? They've got three levels of quality now, the part number will tell.

 

[Rocket Man]

Which version of AC Delco? They've got three levels of quality now, the part number will tell.

9748GG.

 

[swathdiver]

Yeah, that's the Professional line's number; you have Delphi coils?

New plugs and wires are waiting to be installed when the weather begins to cool; hopefully soon!

 

[Rocket Man]

Yeah, that's the Professional line's number; you have Delphi coils?

New plugs and wires are waiting to be installed when the weather begins to cool; hopefully soon!

I had the D585's; now I have MSD coils.

 

[NASTY GM]

I bought NGK plugs and Taylor (10.4mm) wires. Wire are probably over kill but they look cool. lol
I'm installing them Friday.

 

[TpaGreenHornet]

I just did mine last week. Stock ac delco plugs with the taylor 10.4 wires

 

[Rocket Man]

I got my MSD coils and Superconductor wires installed.

 

[kbuskill]

I bought these over a year ago and am very well pleased:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/322270313921

They have triple crimped stainless ends so they won't pull out when you remove them from the plug.

 

[Rocket Man]

I bought these over a year ago and am very well pleased:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/322270313921

They have triple crimped stainless ends so they won't pull out when you remove them from the plug.

I like those- where did you hear about VMS Racing wires?

 

[kbuskill]

I like those- where did you hear about VMS Racing wires?

My brother actually bought a set for his Silverado and recommended them to me. They are made down here in Florida as well.

 

[FrankU]

They are made down here in Florida as well.

I like that.