Color-coordinated plug wires

911pcars · 08-12-2002, 01:42 PM

I have orange silicone-jacketed spark plug wires that I installed many years ago (I forget the source). They have stainless steel conductors and have held up fine. However, I will need some additional for a new coil wire. Anyone know of a source for something equivalent? I'm afraid Magnacore red/blue and Accel yellow will clash w/orange and wouldn't receive Martha Stewart's jail house stamp of interior decorating approval.

Thanks,
Sherwood Lee
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Early_S_Man · 08-12-2002, 02:33 PM

Sherwood,

Was the orange silicone stainless wire perhaps AC-Delco SS-550? I don't know if it is still available ... the last time I bought a roll was around '85! But, for a 7 mm cable ... it is unsurpassed in durability! Even when grungy with oil and dirt, a bit of isopropyl alcohol on a paper towel cleans it up like new!

911pcars · 08-12-2002, 09:37 PM

Thanks for the hint Warren. I'll take a look around and see if I can locate some.

Sherwood

911pcars · 08-13-2002, 09:26 AM

Warren,
FYI, i couldn't find the Delco wires you described. However, I did locate a plug wire set with the following specs:

7mm
Copper conductor
orange silicone jacket
= close enough

They're for a VW and sold by EMPI. Remember those folks? About $12 for a set. I need more wire due to ign. coil relocation. Probably more realistic then trying to buy only 2 feet of bulk wire from someplace.

Sherwood

Rich911E · Rich911E's Garage

Check out the deal at AJUSA in San Diego. They have a nice set of ignition wires for about $60 with the ends and all and they have a wide selection of colors. I have a set (so does a friend) and they worked great. Cut to length, etc.

Rich Murphy

911pcars · 08-13-2002, 01:13 PM

Rich,
Thanks for the referral. My plug wires are fine; I'm moving the coil so I need more coil wire (to match of course).

I'll keep the AJUSA wires in mind when it's time to replace.

Regards,
Sherwood Lee
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