i messed up theorder of the spark plug wires can someone tell me the order for a 1983 280zx. thankx

A simple search will get you the answers you need. I believe he firing order is the same on the all L6 engines used in Z cars from 1970-83. Here's an example.

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21863&highlight=firing+order

1-5-3-6-2-4, If I remember correctly

To all it is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Quoted from Hayne repair manual