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OK, before the search nazis come in and rip me a new one, I did search. There is no good info on this subject.
Now that is out of the way:
I plan on giving the SVT a little tuneup in the next month or so and I plan on getting the correct plugs (Motorcraft or Autolites), but I'm having problems finding a decent wire set for a reasonable price. I found the Ford Racing set on Summit Racing for $39.95, but read a couple bad stories about them plus there is no warranty associated with them. The Magnacore's sound solid, but damn they are expensive at ~$120.
Should I go with the FMS's, or find something else?
Oh, and anything else I should replace during the tuneup?
1998 T-Red SVT #957
Born 5/14/1997
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I've had good luck with the 9mm wire set from BAT. Thought they were pretty reasonable.
- Jim
Our yardbirds:
Belvedere, our '96 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0L ATX, 85,000 and going strong
Spencer, our '03 Chrysler PT Crusier, 2.4L ATX, 28,000 and just getting started
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Chris G.
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No problems with my FMS wires... But I'm sure people will come on here and tell you I'm full of crap... Do what you want
Mark
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3.0L Hybrid - 206fwhp & 195fwtq
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Magnacore really is the best, but I have the FMS wires and they are working fine for me.
Jim Johnson
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03 Escape Limited
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Buy the Magnacore wires and pay $100 once (IIRC SP has them on special)
Never have to change them out but it's free if you have too.
...or...
Pay $40 for the FMS and change them every year or two.  
...or I suppose...
Spend $60 on the Autolite Pro/Bosch Pro once (good reviews to date) and live with the "not fancy" color.
Change them out every 3-4 years but it's free. (lifetime warranty like the Magnacores)
2000 SVT #674
13.47 @ 102 - All Motor!
It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.
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How'd I know he was going to chime in with that Magnecore bit? Happens everytime... But you do what you want, not every car on here should have his setup... Good luck
Mark
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FMS for 2 years without even a hint of problems yet.
99 E1 SVT
Black/Tan, MSDS Headers, SHO-Shop Y, BAT Intake, Opt. TB, UR Clutch/Flywheel, Quaife, B&M, Konis, GC Coilovers, Pulley, Mintex Pads, 17" MAS Italy Rogers, Nitto 215/45/17, Portmatch, 138K
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Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
How'd I know he was going to chime in with that Magnecore bit? Happens everytime...
My response was fair and even slightly humurous.
Count up all the FMS failures (for the exact same reason) once. 
It is not like I am MAKING UP this stuff.
Never a Magnacore failure reported to date. 
I even threw in the fact that several folks, not wanting to shell out $100 for Magnacores, have had good luck (to date) with those other 2 options.
Even the stock wires are better then FMS wires. Though they are very steeply priced.
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13.47 @ 102 - All Motor!
It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.
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I got my Magnecor's so I won't have to change them again. It's worth it not having to worry about your wires and when they're going to fail. Not saying FMS wires are ALL horrible, just saying I am not willing to take the risk, not worth it. Plus the Magnecors are a nice red color and fit the stock wire holders just fine. 
99 SVTC, T-Red, #652/2760-12.8.1998
Mother#@%@!* did I sound abstract?
I hope it sounded more confusin than that!
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