 Spark Plug Wires, For NGK BP5ES Plugs |
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| Alphaogre |
 Aug 30 2015, 04:39 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 28-May 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,487 Region Association: Southern California  |
Two things I noticed when changing my plugs to NGK Spark Plugs.
1) I noticed that when I went to put on the spark plug wires on to my new NGK pugs, the head of the plug is much larger then the old wire port? I also noticed the inner part of the spark plug is threaded, is there an adapter that screws in for smaller wire ports? 2) I also noticed while I had everything apart on of my spark plug wire ports was broken (the plastic end that connects to the spark plug)... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) So now I have to buy a new kit anyway... - Do the NGK plugs have a certain head size I should look for in getting a new spark plug wire kit? Or just look for a "standard" wire kit and get the adapter? - Also, I am seeing wire kits anywhere from around $30 to $100. If you don't have a full MSD wire set up and built motor, would you notice the difference in spark plug wires between the median range wires or higher end wires? Thanks in advance... |
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| injunmort |
Aug 30 2015, 05:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
plug wire ends are pretty standard, they either take the cap with top of the plug on or if smaller, unscrew the top parts of the plug and push cap onto threaded end. I last used a set of behr wires from partsgeek with no complaints. the caps take the plug with the top of the plugs ubscrewed.
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 30 2015, 05:35 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
My last set of beru plug wires came with 6 gold caps to screw on the plugs. The wire end had the appropriate female end to use with the caps. If you have the old style wires, just unscrew the caps and throw them away.
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| boxsterfan |
Aug 30 2015, 08:12 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
I got the magnecor wires from Pelican. high quality. works well. Looks great. Fits perfect.
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| t collins |
Aug 30 2015, 08:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,270 Joined: 21-March 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 5,754 Region Association: None  |
I just put on a set of Clewett Engineering 8mm wires that are very nice. Available from the bird.
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| Alphaogre |
Aug 30 2015, 10:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 28-May 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,487 Region Association: Southern California |
The tops of these don't seem the screw off. This is for a 914-4 BTW...
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| porschetub |
Aug 31 2015, 01:50 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,704 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Alphaogre @ Aug 31 2015, 04:15 PM)  The tops of these don't seem the screw off. This is for a 914-4 BTW... Yep they do,grab them with a set of pliers on the grippy bit and you are there,Bosch make a good set of silicone leads for a great price,go for it. |
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| Mark Henry |
Aug 31 2015, 07:02 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(porschetub @ Aug 31 2015, 03:50 AM) Yep they do,grab them with a set of pliers on the grippy bit and you are there,Bosch make a good set of silicone leads for a great price, go for it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I can see the threads... But don't agree on the bosch plug wires...I think they suck and are too short. |
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| Dave_Darling |
Aug 31 2015, 08:43 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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I'm not a big fan of the Bosch wires, either. But they do fit on 1.7s and 1.8s with a little convincing. They don't fit on the 2.0 motors, no matter how much you try to stretch them. If you get a set for the 912, that might fit on the 2.0 one? Not sure.
I use Beru wires for my 2.0. --DD |
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