Not all Spark Plug Wires are the Same!

[TomoHawk]

I found out that the spark plug wires I bought from NAPA for my Ford Escort really aren't the same as the OEM, because the resistance was way off! It caused the idle to be a little rough, less power, etc. Is that normal? I got the wires for my 280Z from NAPA too, so now I'm wondering if I should pitch those and order a "correct" set? The NAPA ones weren't what I would call the correct length, either, and the boots (esp. # 5 &6) weren't bent correctly, from all the photos & cars I've seen (stock class cars).

I think the same for the ign coil too. My L28 seems to have (less power than I would think).

Who should stock the right spark plug wires & coil for a 280Z? MSA?

thx

[Arne]

The Z shouldn't be as sensitive to resistance values as a modern car is. So the NAPA wires might be OK.

But generally, you'll find that most experienced Z people will recommend NGK or Magnacore. A few will recommend Taylor. I've also seen a set of Bosch wires that looked good, with proper length and differing ends for different cylinders. No idea how they compare in other ways, though.

[TomoHawk]

Thx Arne. I'll see what here is out there.

[ChrisA]

Who should stock the right spark plug wires & coil for a 280Z? MSA?

thx

Courtesy Nissan if you don't mind ordering from Texas. They always seem to have it and its OEM Nissan parts. Perfect fit every time. For my Z or 240SX or Xterra.

Seems like their website is down at the moment. They update it daily.

FWIW,

Chris A.