$250 for plug wires?! NO thanks! Less expensive option...

[doublebuffle]

Originally Posted by Last911

Made in USA!

Nice. I noticed the same thing when I did this on my car. Also replaced the rotor and dizzy cap. On miatas this is an item that is replaced at a high frequency, less than 30k IIRC.

[jlex]

I have an '88 740GLE Volvo that I keep around for backup. The daughter insisted on taking it on a recent 1900 mi. trip to the beach (has +150,000 mi. on it). Was a bit hesitant because at 2 - 3,000 rpm it would produce a bit of a miss. Installed new wires, and the miss has totally disappeared. Wires do make a difference. Couldn't get a decent resistance reading on the old ones so you can actually check them. Don't know what the resistance on Porsche wires should be. Maybe someone will chime in...

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Last911

What I love about these is they look very solid, very heavy. Stainless steel and the ends look beefy.

Don't set your gap too fat if you have spiffy CD box. You can run 0.060" of gap but that will find every "leak" your secondary system has. Cheat a little but test as you go. I have my NGK $2.50 copper plugs at 0.040" and it took me about eight years AFTER installing the MSD box to finally risk the extra gap. Mainly because with the Clewett wires, it was so sweet not to see the light show in the engine compartment at night with the old Beru's.

Also, for grins, do the fireworks test in the dark. Let your eyes adjust and look for anything odd. Some cars have blue plasma around the wires which is ok. Never saw that on the 81SC. Just look for basic bleed of of spark. No harm.

And for the stupid joke of the evening, skip the necktie.

[Last911]

I got rid of the Platinums, I think they are for new cars with individual high power coil packs. Our cars have very primitive spark delivery (same system as the 1950's VW Beetles!) so I think good ole Copper plugs are best. I set the gap low (same as a Bug) and it runs well.

[ccus944]

Hey guys, anyone know what the difference is in ignition wires for the different years? I wanted to put a set stainless braided Beru wires on my 86 Carrera, but cannot find any for that vintage...I found them for an 82...The difference in the pics appear to be wires for the 86 come with the plastic wire guides between the wires that bolt to the fan shroud, but I will not be using those anyway...going the use the RSR style...anyone know any issues why I could not use ignition wires for an 82 on my 86?

[JOHN21BLACK]

Was recommended by Patrick Motorsports to get. Kingsborne Wire Works Inc, California Great price. 50.00-70.00

[jlex]

The price I see is $224.49 for a set from them for my '88 carrera....
Where you looking at for $50-70 ??

[Nick Triesch]

Plug wires should not cost $200-400 bucks. But if you are rich then it does not matter.

[theiceman]

Originally Posted by ccus944

Hey guys, anyone know what the difference is in ignition wires for the different years? I wanted to put a set stainless braided Beru wires on my 86 Carrera, but cannot find any for that vintage...I found them for an 82...The difference in the pics appear to be wires for the 86 come with the plastic wire guides between the wires that bolt to the fan shroud, but I will not be using those anyway...going the use the RSR style...anyone know any issues why I could not use ignition wires for an 82 on my 86?

you cant find any because they were not specified from Porsche for that year of car . Porsche put them on the CIS cars as they felt stray spark may have contributed to the cold start backfiring issue. so they shielded all the wires and grounded them.

As to whether you can use them i'm not sure but i'm sure Loren could tell you. The ignition systems of the CIS and motronic cars are different as one charge is held in the box and the other its in the coil. Im not sure if that reflects differences in the lead types and resistance values or not.

[JOHN21BLACK]

I paid 53.00 for a 2.7. Part# 09-309

[jlex]

Damn... looks like I'll have to trade my 3.2 to get cheaper wires
Anyone have a good suggestion for less expensive wire set for us 3.2 owners?

[Last911]

Originally Posted by Nick Triesch

Plug wires should not cost $200-400 bucks. But if you are rich then it does not matter.

Agreed! If anyone finds a good deal (less than $100) please post it. I like Pcars, but not the Ptax.

[Nick Triesch]

Think about when we all had 60's VW bugs and we installed $19.00 wires that lasted 100,000 miles. Porsche wires are no different, you just need two more.

[Nick Triesch]

I just checked, Bug wires are still $19.00. Or you can get some really, really good ones for $39.00.

[Lyle O]

Originally Posted by Last911

Agreed! If anyone finds a good deal (less than $100) please post it. I like Pcars, but not the Ptax.

Why not just buy the Do-it-Yourself Sparkplug Wire Set sold here on Pelican? They are $108 (OK, so not under $100), and you re-use your existing connectors. I did mine last year and it was very straightforward. They work fantastic. I have an '87, and I was surprised how clean the inside of the connectors were, so re-using was a no-brainer. The wires come with the crimped-on threaded stud, and screw right in to the connector. They were already cut to length, too. Part number is P8589 911R.

[JOHN21BLACK]

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one putting my car together on a budget and always looking for a better deal. I think thats the fun part. Always looking.