Ignition Wires

[81 SC Ray]

Fellow Pelicans,

I am going to replace my ignition wires - they are original. I see a couple of types offered on our hosts website. Any thoughts on what you guys have had success with. I am not a track guy (wish I could be $$$) - my 81 SC is a daily driver - my only car. So, I do not need crazy expensive track stuff.


Thanks.

Ray

[brads911sc]

On a stock car with CIS I would use the stock Beru stainless insulated wires. No reason to change. Some like Peter Z have said its extra insurance from the extra fuel vapor that can be present on a CIS car. Dont know about that, but they worked great for me until I upgraded to the MSD and dumped the CIS. Then I went Magnacore and they have been great as well...

[silverc4s]

I don't have any CIS experience, but I use the Clewett on my MFI & my Motronic cars. They are very high quality and less costly than most of the others. PP has them.

[Ken911]

I loved the clewetts in my carrera do not like the magnacores i put in the turbo. they fit loose and the dust boots melted in about two weeks. If i know where to get all the parts to do it right I would rather just make my own.

[dshepp806]

I've stayed with Beru's, so far ($).

Doyle

[BSNMOE]

I do not like Magnacores! Spark plug connectors too loose, even with pinching ends with needle nose. I have a 73 MFI and MSD.. Prior to Magnacores, I used MSD wires. The problem with them is no extender to fit down to the plugs. Had to remove valve cover if i wanted to do plug check. Now that the MFI is set, I'm going back to MSD wires.

[Wil Ferch]

First question..... why?

Do you have either
1.) moisture related poor running conditions ?....or.
2.) did you measure each wire resistance on a meter and find them defective?

If yes to either....then OK. Then, look also at 7mm , black Magnacors. Don't sell well because not "blingy" enough, though.

[81 SC Ray]

Thanks for all the advice - no, I have not measured each wire. I was doing it because I was told that I "should" because they are so old.

I am not a bling guy - I don't have the budget - or really the desire for that. Also, to me, the vintage look of the original stuff is the attraction. When I show up at the Porsche club breakfast I park next to 100K cars, I am the guy with the 14K daily driver. I like the look of the old wires - I guess you are right - if it ain't broke, don't fix it......

Thanks,
Ray

[RWebb]

measure them; inspect the sheathing while bending the wires; spray water mist at night over the area while running the motor; inspect the connectors carefully

leave alone if OK

[Scott R]

Originally Posted by RWebb

measure them; inspect the sheathing while bending the wires; spray water mist at night over the area while running the motor; inspect the connectors carefully

leave alone if OK

+1 Those CIS wires are pretty darn good.

[Wil Ferch]

These last a surprisingly long time if the car is not driven a "normal" amount of miles each year (as I suspect will be less), and given proper care and storage ( garage kept, etc).....that's the reason I say "why"?.....'

In most other cars of daily drivers....sure, a wire set from 81 might be junk....but it may be fine for you. Better to simply check.

[snbush67]

The new Clewetts are great, excellent fit easy install, and custom sets are just a couple skittles more than stock.

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[81 SC Ray]

Nice photo SNBush67 - thanks for sending. Those are awesome!!

[Gogar]

I have Clewetts and Magnacores, I think both have their good points. The magnacores are much more pliable and easier to clean. The Clewetts are a little cheaper and fit a little better, but the braided sheathing can rip, and it is a little harder to clean.

The braided oem wires are fine too, for sure. I just like the (only slightly) cleaner look of the non-braided wires.

[Icemaster]

Follow Randy's advice (Rwebb). If you dont need to, leave them alone. I needed to and went with the Clewett, there was a more significant cost difference between the Magnacores and Clewetts when I changed them out. Very happy with them after 2 years and about 7K miles.

[snbush67]

Originally Posted by 81 SC Ray

Nice photo SNBush67 - thanks for sending. Those are awesome!!

No problem, great product. Call them direct for a quote you will not be disappointed.

Shane