New member here, getting sorted on a new-to-me 2002 4WD Blazer. I plan to post an intro once I've got some of the basics figured out on this vehicle. Please read just to the dotted line if you have an answer already. Need new plug wires, rockauto has a few options. I'm looking for the next best option down from the $80 ACDelco wires, as there may be other issues with this Blazer.

-2002 4dr 4WD LS

What's the best Quality (& fit) of the wires below. If that's a known answer, then please go ahead and post a reply, no need to read the details following. I've burned up most of this afternoon trying to understand the difference with these wires, any help will be appreciated.

1)UNITED Ignition Wire/PACKARD 7659 $39 (only 2 x 90 degree boots any success w/ these?)
2)DELPHI XS10242 $51, BASIC quality
3)ACDELCO 9746KK $44 professional, generic, mod's necessary?
4)STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 7673 $35 Performance Plus aftermarket brand, probably lesser choice, but Performance Plus rated.

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I'm thinking the best choice is UNITED Ignition Wire/PACKARD 7659 as PREMIOUM OEM at $39, but according to photo it has 4 straight boots & just 2x90s? Has anyone had any luck with these? Is the photo accurate and did they fit? LOOKING at the vehicle, the only 2 that really need 90's are driver side, rear 2 plugs by steering column. But do I trust these are the correct wires in the kit? Maybe they are comparable to the $80 ACDelcos? Photo below.>>More Information for UNITED IGNITION WIRE 7659

When I do a cross search for the above UNITED IGNITION WIRE 7659 , a lot of "STANDARD 7659" come up. Are these the same manufacturer & specs? I thought STANDARD was a lower quality after market, and UNITED/Packard was actual OEM.

If those are out, it looks like there are 3 best options -
Which would be the best choice for Quality?

Here are the $80 ACDelcos I'm comparing to: More Information for ACDELCO 9746KK

DELPHI XS10242 $51, BASIC quality - Composite High Temp Wire Wound
Would this be a copy of the $80 ACDELCO 746KK or the $43 ACDELCO 9746KK? >> More Information for DELPHI XS10242

ACDELCO 9746KK $44, Professional; Universal - Modification may be Required(?) Anyone try these? Is this a direct fit or mod's necessary? Is it the same quality as the 746KK in a generic packaging? or lower grade?>>More Information for ACDELCO 9746KK

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 7673 $35 OE Performance Plus; Premium 7mm Wire Set; Custom Fit; Silicone Jacket; Conductive Silicone Core
This would not be my first choice, but it's the only Performance Plus, whereas the above 2 are not. Maybe this could actually be better quality.
More Information for STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS 7673

Below is a photo of the UNITED/PACKARD 7659 PREMIUM, this would be 1st Choice, but it has just 2 x 90 degree boots, and I would have to hope that they are for the 2 driver side rear plugs where the steering is.

Thank You!

 

I have three sets of the cheaper AC Delco wires. Genuine AC Delco wires in AC Delco box custom fit to these engines. Go with those and you will be fine. Don't forget the dielectric grease

 

Hey bud, don't look too deep into it, everyone will have they're preferences on brands. Price or quality sometimes even " well I got luck with them"
I think you should stick with oem parts as aftermarket are just a hit or a miss.... Specially for domestics. Personally when I had a leak from my intake gasket I replaced gaskets with felpro and all parts with acdelco professional to keep oem standards and quality. Good luck

 

With certain parts, you're far better off using AC Delco or Delphi, plug wires is not one of them. Autolite Professional Series 35-6324 have better specs than the AC Delco wires, and they are less than half the price. Both have a lifetime warranty. You can pay more for less, or you can pay less for more, your choice

 

Great Info, Thanks!

..heard about that, to use only felpro, Thanks.

bam! thank you, sir! $25 at Summit. P/N Autolite 96871 for 2002 4WD 4DR if anyone is looking. That $50 saved, almost pays for the rest of the tune up!

[update] I just ordered Summit's last set and they're saying that item is out of production, maybe there's a newer version.