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Published 2008

Spark Plug Wires

Gary Boone submitted this information on spark plug wires for our little roadsters. Thanks Gary!

Spark plug cables

If you are having difficulty finding listings for your roadster at your auto parts store or spark plug cable manufacturers, try asking for a spark plug cable set for a 1980 Nissan 210 (any engine size option). The Nissan 210's A Series engine has an identical physical layout for spark plugs, distributor, and coil. Most listings include the Datsun 210 when they don't list a roadster. This provides the perfect length cables for your 1500, 1600, or 2000.

UPDATE: Dave Brisco has something to add to this. Read on for his findings.

210/310 wires fit a 1600 or 2000...I checked out 5 sets from different manufacturers. They sort of fit, #'s 2,3,and 4 plug wires are OK, but the #1 wire is a bit too short and is stretched tight. Only way to make them fit right is to cut and re crimp and change the coil wire to the #1 plug wire and vice versa.

Thanks for that Dave