spark plug wires test

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Just for kicks I ordered a set of NGK factory replacement wires from rockauto. Well they claim they are factory replacement. I wanted to see just how good/bad the current taylor pro wires I had on the car are. Well this was eye opening.

I took off the number 1 spark plug and measured the resistance through the wire. THese are the results

The 9 year old Taylor 8mm wires measured 0.788 kOhms

The brand new NGK wires measured 5.65 kOhms

The fact that the old taylors were 6 times less resistive was amazing. Never thought that would be the case...

So I now have a spare set of wires if I ever need them.

What I wonder now is if the car would run any different at all with the NGKs on there. I may try one day.

[Gary in NJ]

I always use the "dark-test" to determine the condition of my wires.

I put the car in the garage, open the hood and turn off the lights. After my eyes adjust to the dark, if I see a spark show across the ignition wires, it's time for new wires.

[Arne]

I can't recall, but I think the NGKs may be resistor wires. I don't think you need resistor plugs with them.

Or, I could be wrong...

[Jetaway]

I don't know why, but I felt sad when I followed your link, Arne. Shouldn't, I've never met you, or saw the car in person, but nonetheless, I do. Hope you sent a couple pairs of Duofold's for the '71 to wear in Norway.

So, have you picked out another project? Taking a break? Moving to aircraft?

Chris

[Zedyone_kenobi]

I am trying to live vicariously through Arne and talk him into an Alfa GTV project.