Spark Plug Wires

[engrguy]

I have a 83 911 that I need to put plug wires on. There is such a variety of them with costs at all ends of the spectrum. Any recommendations? Car engine is stock.

[steely]

I got Magnecor 8mm Blue, I don't think I did a ton of research and I confess I preferred blue over black and red, but they've treated me right for 6 years now. Not sure if that is a long time or not. I know there are some threads here on this subject too comparing OEM/Beru/others.

[DRACO A5OG]

+1 Magnecors but the dust shield is poop

I just pulled off old Beru shield and swapped them

[911obgyn]

I Installed the Clewett plug wires about 5 years ago, just replaced them with beru because they fried at the plug end. I dont recommend them.

[wrxnofx]

Beru for me. Put new ones in 3 years ago and they still work just fine.

[Lyle O]

I did Berus also. I bought just the wires, and re-used my existing connectors, which were in great shape. The wires came pre-cut to length, and had the screw terminals already pre-crimped onto them. The change-over was easy, and I saved money because I didn't pay for new connectors I didn't need. I got them here from Pelican, and they have been flawless (well into my second season with them).

[gamin]

Changed the original Beru wires on the 70 after 40+ years with new Beru wires. Not because they were bad but because they were old. Still spec ok. On the shelf as spares.

[sugarwood]

Why are spark plug wires so expensive? At $232, seems like a huge markup compared to other parts. I bet they're like $20 for regular cars.

[Tippy]

Originally Posted by sugarwood

Why are spark plug wires so expensive? At $232, seems like a huge markup compared to other parts. I bet they're like $20 for regular cars.

My 4Runner has expensive wires too, even the Auto Zone branded stuff.

[gazzerr]

Yeah the genuine Porsche (Beru really I guess) are stupid expensive. $400 a side.

[Targa Me]

I found Beru on Amazon for 80 bucks.

[DRACO A5OG]

Originally Posted by Targa Me

I found Beru on Amazon for 80 bucks.

Where? help a brother out

[Targa Me]

I just went to google and typed in "911 spark plug wires" and they came up.

******** has plug wires from $80 (cheap brand) to $200+ (Standard Automotive Products).

[gtc]

I've been impressed with the red Magnecors. They're the only spark plug wire I've ever used that didn't turn brittle after a couple of years. I only replaced them after 8 years and ~200,000 miles because they were getting pretty dirty, and I wanted some clean ones on my rebuilt engine.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by 911obgyn

I Installed the Clewett plug wires about 5 years ago, just replaced them with beru because they fried at the plug end. I dont recommend them.

I have had Clewett for eight years or so. No problems but I run copper plugs at only 0.005" over stock with an MSD box.

[sugarwood]

JFC, would it kill you to just simply post the link?

Typing "911 spark plug wires" into Google leads you to this for $259
https://www.amazon.com/Porsche-85-89-production-ignition-cables/dp/B00ARRE4U8


If you type "911 spark plug wires Beru" you only get this $459
https://www.amazon.com/Beru-AG-W0133-1597835-BER-Ignition-Wire/dp/B001G3O33K

[DRACO A5OG]

^^^ LOL, kind a disrespect out host :-( that's why LOL

[tobluforu]

paragon products, look under early years, great wires for 70 bucks.

[jlex]

Don't know if these are still available or what (earlier) models they fit, but for $79, these new Bosch wires may be worth a look on the Samba site:
TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - Porsche Bosch 09009 Spark Plug Wires

[yelcab1]

I had used red Magnacore before and they were not stupid expensive.