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deathbypizza
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Spark plug wires

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Wondering is wires like this would work. Love the look.
And can I reuse the spark ends from my old cables (that worked fine)
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/360870268333

If I can't reuse the ends what else would I need to hook to my stock ignition?
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Re: Spark plug wires

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That wire will work fine although I question reusing the old plug caps. New caps are not too expensive and since they are a resistor type even your old ones have resistors, it is worth considering replacement. I have seen these fail as they age especially the internal resistor.
The new NGK caps will also look good on your new wires. :-D
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Re: Spark plug wires

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Hello Pizza;
I did a similar mod to my Wing, and you are right the OE plug caps will work just fine. I used 8MM Accel yellow silicone wires. Just make sure your new wires are not resistance wires. I found that if the plug caps have resistors, the wires have resistance, and if the plugs have resistance that is far too much resistance.
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