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  1. 05-10-2018, 03:35 AM #1
    Boulder Bob
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    Making Plug Wires

    I am thinking of possibly making a set of plug wires for my 1973 911S. What wire would you recommend I use?

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  2. 05-10-2018, 04:36 AM #2
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    Depends on the ignition but this too is a much debated topic. Usually, spiral wound "glass" for MSD and solid core for CDI.

    While making wires isn't hard I usually "take the path of least resistance" (pun intended) and go to one of our fine vendors.

    Kurt Donohoe @Partsklassik has done enough research into wire type and resistance to have earned a PhD by now. He "tunes" wires and ignitions like an Italian mechanic on a Colombo Ferrari 12 engine.
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    NAPA solid core. Recommended by Jerry Woods. Cheap Have made several sets, and all cars running perfectly.
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  4. 05-10-2018, 05:21 PM #4
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    Beru 7mm from kingsborne wire works
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    Just because one can doesn't mean one should. Put a realistic value on your time spent sourcing components and in assembly. Better to purchase a completed set of wires.
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  6. 05-11-2018, 04:58 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by ejboyd5 View Post
    Just because one can doesn't mean one should. Put a realistic value on your time spent sourcing components and in assembly. Better to purchase a completed set of wires.
    What would you recommend as a good quality and value?
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