iwayman Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 It's almost summer break so I've got some plans for the ol' 240 Here's where it's at now: I know it's a bit janky now but once I get back - Pull manifold, regrind & polish - pull intake piping, weld elbow onto turbo outlet and completely redo piping. But my question is: What are some aftermarket spark plug wires people use with their L engine? I want to get a set that stretch around the side of the head rather than over the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncompetentOne Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 http://datsunspirit.com/?wpsc-product=dsi-spark-plug-wires these? they are around 100 bucks, worth it though as they look and perform great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 NGK plugs and wires should the only option you need . IMO . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Look here: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/PEIC06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 He wants a set that are longer than stock to run around the front of the engine. Probably have to build a set. You'll need a good crimper and just match the specs. on the stock wires. I thnk that auto parts stores typically have a build-your-own kit from Accel that comes with a crimping tool. One option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone028 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 +1 to the datsun spirit wires...helps clean up the look of the engine bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirkland1980 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I use the accel 8.8 wires. You can make them about as long as you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Best wires are made by a company called magnecor.Used on nascars and all forms of racing.All the wires are custom made.These wires emit very little rfi interference.No chinese junk from Summit Racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack_280 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Magnecor all the way. You can order whatever length you want and a set won't break the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 + 1 for Magnecore. Custom lengths available and their stuff works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomanmike Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Definitely agree with Magnecor. They quieted quite a few things down for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimZ Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 + 1 for Magnecore. Custom lengths available and their stuff works. Me too - been using them for several years now, they've worked flawlessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted May 16, 2013 Administrators Share Posted May 16, 2013 Magnecor is the only aftermarket wire I've been using for the last 7 years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 +5 for Magnecor. RTz turned me onto them when I installed my turbo swap and I was gravely concerned about RF interference with the trigger signal. You really can't go wrong with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan95i4 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Anyone happen to know the lengths to order if you want to route the wires around the head like the Datsun Spirit wires, rather than over the valve cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomanmike Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I don't know off hand. Best way I can think to find out yourself is the way I tell people when measure how much cable they need is to take some string. Cut the lengths for each wire off the distributor then measure each length of string. Someone out there has the info just not sure how easy it will be to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I use NGK blue plug wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwayman Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 Sounds like a pretty resounding magnecor or dsi. Any reason you guys all linked to rx-7 ebay auction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted May 18, 2013 Administrators Share Posted May 18, 2013 Any reason you guys all linked to rx-7 ebay auction? Automated software. If you look, you'll see that your post did the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) To be honest, I bought Magnecors from Summit (a local speedshop was out of stock) for a "Chevy V8 Universal Kit" if memory serves. MORE than enough length...and some nice plug boots to clear at the ends. Lets you be real creative where you put your coil as well, since you have a conventional coil wire, plus two regular wires that can relocate the coil quite a distance away from where it normally would be (like in front of the radiator so it stays nice and cool...) The price for a Chevy Universal Kit a plug crimper (not the one in the kit) was less than "Custom Datsun L-6 Wire Set" Same Wires... Extra Wires... Cheaper Cost... I have a cool tool to show off afterwards... That gets me EVERY time! So I guess this is +n for Magnecors...No RFI issues for my MS, SDS, or Radio: WOO HOO! Edited May 18, 2013 by Tony D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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