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07-17-2011, 05:55 PM | #1 |
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tune up spark plug wires
i got my 84 running pretty good just need to do a tune up on it was just wondering what wires you all use mine has a separate coil so i would need a set with that extra wire also i have seen jegs and summit got their own house name brand are they any good thank you
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07-17-2011, 06:58 PM | #2 |
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Re: tune up spark plug wires
if you have a seperate coil wire than you have a oints distributor on an 84??? that is definately not stock.. but i have Accel wires on mine
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07-17-2011, 07:03 PM | #3 |
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Re: tune up spark plug wires
I'm using JEGS 8mm wires. Haven't had any problem with them.
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07-17-2011, 07:12 PM | #4 |
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Re: tune up spark plug wires
yea is a 383 block believe is off 95 and vortec heads so if i got a point distributor is that better then a hei or would ya leave it like that with the coil and THEAPOCALYPTIAN do you got the extra coil and did that jegs name brand come with that extra wire and do you got a part number
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07-17-2011, 08:19 PM | #5 |
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Re: tune up spark plug wires
maybe it is a aftermarket external coil?.....my plug wires...
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07-17-2011, 09:22 PM | #6 |
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Re: tune up spark plug wires
Belden cables are the only ones I have found to be reliable. You can get them from NAPA (their brand is Belden). Pricey but worth it.
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07-17-2011, 09:53 PM | #7 | |
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Re: tune up spark plug wires
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07-17-2011, 10:09 PM | #8 |
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Re: tune up spark plug wires
yea is an aftermarket coil but do those msd wires come with that extra wire for the coil or how about those belden do those come with that extra wire im trying to find a set that comes with that extra wire for the coil
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07-17-2011, 10:14 PM | #9 |
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Re: tune up spark plug wires
The cut to fit one's I order come with the coil wire and I can get you the p/n tomorrow if you are planning to order them.
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07-17-2011, 10:18 PM | #10 |
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Re: tune up spark plug wires
Belden will be the full set, including coil wire. Check NAPAonline and search for your vehicle. Most people have converted to electronic ignition - worth the money, IMHO.
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07-17-2011, 10:31 PM | #11 |
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Re: tune up spark plug wires
yea if you dont mind can you get me a part num and do they come in variety of colors and i think the block is from a 95 or so it has vortec heads but i dont know how can i find out
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07-17-2011, 11:12 PM | #12 |
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Re: tune up spark plug wires
If you have a later model engine with old style separate coil ignition I think you will have to do some experimentation. You could start with some measurements from spark plug to distributor hole and write those measurements down. Then check a stock set of wires for your vehicle at the parts store and see if the wire lengths will meet your need. Make sure you allow enough extra length to the wire measurements to allow for a nice set of wire looms to keep the wires away from the exhaust manifold and engine block.
I would use a long piece of romex cable (house wiring) to estimate the length, because it will bend an hold its shape while you figure out how long it should be. Once you are in the parts store you can lay out the wires and see if there are enough of the right length to do the job. Just go to www.napaonline.com and enter your vehicle information to get started. |
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