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spark plug wires

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Since I'm installing a GB EI dizzy, MSD Blaster 2 coil, new plugs, new alt & voltage regulator in my 1966 R16, I figured the existing 7mm plug wires should go to. Gary Boone suggested the Bosch Premiums. I'm also partial to the look of these:

Some roadster in Japan:
http://www.roseauto.com/gallery/004/pic/008.jpg

Andrew Murphy's beauty:
http://home.netcom.com/~andr/eidiz.JPG

Thoughts? Comments? Recommendations?

Thanks.
Pete
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Spark plug wires

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Since your car is not stock it really doesn't matter which wire you run. I would go with atleast 8mm.

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From Gary:
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The wires on Andrew Murphy's are MSD Super Conductors, which is what I have on my 2000. If you choose them, you either have to order a bulk kit and assemble the wires to fit or order them from Ross at Sports Imports, who makes them from bulk to fit the roadsters. I think his price is $65 a set.
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I just went up to eBay, and confirmed that they are $65 a set. Check eBay store for "Sports Imports-Datsun Parts."

I guess Super Conductor = Super Price. :shock: Those will have to wait. For now, I'll just go w/ the Bosch Premiums for $19. :)
Pete
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Post by SLOroadster »

I have the MSDs, they work great, if you get the bulk set, you can make 2 sets out of one. They come with enough ends to make a second set, and the excess that you will cut off will be long enough to make the second set. If you got the bulk 8 cylinder set it could be a real deal.

Just a thought,
Will
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Post by ppeters914 »

Thanks, Will, but I'm just gonna pick up the Bosch Premium wires tomorrow for $19 instead of $65 for the MSD Super Conductors. That's $45 I can easily spend elsewhere on the Roadster. :lol:

Maybe later I'll get the pretty red spark plug wires. :cool:

Other suggestions I received from happy owners are:

Jacobs Electronics http://www.jacobselectronics.com/

Aurora Super Mag Plus http://www.auroraignitionwires.com/
Pete
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Post by SLOroadster »

Pete,
Thats not a bad idea, I looked for the BOSH ones and nobody here could get them, or was uninterested in spending the time to find them. $65 is easily spent somewhere else.

Have fun,
Will
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