Spark Plug wires
07-25-2006, 12:43 PM
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Spark Plug wires
I have a boot (cap) that has come off my original wires and they i see it is a crimp fitting.
I have a complete set of carbon core wires and was wondering is it ok to mix and match them?
I have a complete set of carbon core wires and was wondering is it ok to mix and match them?
07-25-2006, 01:16 PM
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As long as they're solid-core, it should be fine (normal-looking stranded wire, not "wound">
BTW: those crimped "M3" connectors are also crimped onto the actual wire behind the threaded shank (tiny huh?), so merely unprying the 7mm crimp will not release the wire.
Mark (I have some M3's I can send you ($1 each) for some repair if need-be. Email me, Porschesolutions@gmail.com if so.
BTW: those crimped "M3" connectors are also crimped onto the actual wire behind the threaded shank (tiny huh?), so merely unprying the 7mm crimp will not release the wire.
Mark (I have some M3's I can send you ($1 each) for some repair if need-be. Email me, Porschesolutions@gmail.com if so.
07-25-2006, 04:57 PM
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"carbon core" could mean spiral core or solid core, best to find out which one, but either way, yes, it will work, though if spiral core, that will be your weaker-spark cylinder. 928 32v's are surprisingly sensitive to spiral core wire...which is how I got into my wires in the first place! 
07-25-2006, 04:58 PM
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Seems like an unneccesary variable to add into the engine equation. I don't see how it could hurt, but if you have a problem later on, you're going to be asking yourself, "Hmmm, I wonder if that wire is causing this...?" Just my 2 cents.
08-28-2006, 05:47 PM
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Mark Robinson (who posted above) makes 928 wire sets from Beru components. I know he can do blue and I think he can do red now. Your other choice is Magnecor for a lot more money.
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08-28-2006, 06:17 PM
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I've got Magnecor leads on one of my other cars, and they came to a quarter of what OEM leads would have been, and half of what other aftermarket lead sets were.
I was hoping that they would be as cheap on the 928 as i'm sure my car needs a new set after 21 years!
I was hoping that they would be as cheap on the 928 as i'm sure my car needs a new set after 21 years!
08-28-2006, 06:35 PM
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Question: We're getting close to the end of my 1989 928 S4 engine rebuild project. I want to get red plug wires to match the car and brighten the engine compartment. I know original Porsche wires would be best, but what about Nology or another brand. BTW, I'm including some of the latest engine rebuild pics including one of the used engine. The cleaned and machined heads and block. 2 pics of the powdercoated intake and cam covers. The pistons and cams laid out. We're getting there slowly, but surely!!!!
http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/ma...race_wires.htm
http://www.kingsborne.com/index.htm
08-28-2006, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by FlyingDog
Mark Robinson (who posted above) makes 928 wire sets from Beru components. I know he can do blue and I think he can do red now. Your other choice is Magnecor for a lot more money.
08-28-2006, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by pmotts
Terry,
Are you doing all of this work yourself? Looks great!
Are you doing all of this work yourself? Looks great!
08-28-2006, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Louie928
I use Magnecor, but other brands are out there with red too.
http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/ma...race_wires.htm
http://www.kingsborne.com/index.htm
http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/ma...race_wires.htm
http://www.kingsborne.com/index.htm