Ok, I'm in the market for some new wires because I should be getting a new ignition coil/system setup in the next few months. I'd like some wires that are going to optimize this new system (ie. I don't want to try to drink out of a fire hydrant).

SO, seeing how I can't afford those sweet wires that Paragon sells, would I be able to do the following?

- Purchase a long length of 8mm wire and cut it into the appropriate sizes and use the connecting ends of the wires I currently have, then I know they will fit?

Thanks,
Matt

 

Get some <a href="http://www.jacobselectronics.com" target="_blank">jacobs</a> wires...they are $44 with shipping, 8mm, silicon shielded, decent looking connectors (not as nice as the stock connectors, but much sturdier looking than magnecors), and blue, which adds horsepower. I got them for my 951, but I am still pulling it apart/putting it back together (I am at the 1/2 way point right now). There is more to ignition wires than you probably think, so I would buy some prefabbed ones, and the jacobs are decent and cheap.

 

Hey Matt,

If you run across a good set or idea, let me know. If you remember, when my head blew, I had a great light show under my hood. My wires are pretty bad. You can't tell by looking, but if they get wet...

I would rather not spend a whole lot of money, because of the whole buying a new clutch thing. (finally)

Thanks <img src="graemlins/oops.gif" border="0" alt="[oops]" />

 

I got a set of magnacore 8.5 mm from windward performance,$69 plus 10 for shipping,they fit well and seem to be a very good quality wire. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

 

I have to agree with Ribs here. I have used Jacobs wires in some "other" vehicles and have had nothing but good luck with them. As you can see, I have also installed them in my 944 and will soon be upgrading to their ignition system.

 

Are either the Magnecor 8.5's or the Jacob 8's appropriate/compatible if I install an MSD ignition system with the Blaster Coil that Skip recommends? Would others be better?

Skip, if you're out there I'm curious what you are using?

Oh, and stupid additonal question, I want red wires..suggestions?...
besides "grow up!"?

 

I have a Crane Cams ignition and coil on my S2. The Crane Cams literature was very specific about NOT using a solid copper core wire.

I also have the wires from Paragon and I had some extensive discussions with Jason about these wires, as they were advertised on his site as having a copper core.

Jason in turn spoke with his supplier and Jason gave me the following response:

[quote]Solid copper core to a layman (like me) would seem to mean one big wire. That's not it though, solid copper core in this case means a winding of 18 strands of copper wire. That is as opposed to a carbon type ignition wire set or even a suppression type of wire where copper is wound around a carbon core and actually has resistance in the wire. Solid copper core wires have no resistance and the only resistance is provided by the Beru ends.<hr></blockquote>

I do not even pretend to understand the whys and wherefores of the need for resistance in plug wires, but it becomes important in some aftermarket ignition applications. You might want to research your desired ignition system prior to ordering your plug wires.

The wires I have from Paragon are working very well and I am very pleased with them.

Note that I have an S2, which requires special connectors to reach through that long tunnel of a cam cover to get to the spark plug. As a result, the lesser expensive plugs are not even available for an S2.

 

[quote]Originally posted by Dan in Pasadena:
<strong>Skip, if you're out there I'm curious what you are using?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Is this a trick question? I use the 8mm proper BERU type plug wires (in red). The one's that some outfit named "Paragon Products" sells.

Skip

 

Good Answer Skip