Re: v6 plug wires

[JimboMGA@xxxxxxx]

Here comes the Magnecore Rant,
I think I can actually tone this down a little from the last time I ragged on 
Magnecore.
Here goes, My direct experience with Magnecore wires on my 164L was really a 
big disappointment. Honestly, I bet when you first put a set of these on your 
Alfa V6 they are just perfect, and they look cool. But over the course of a 
couple years I saw a set of these wires turn to crap. They seriously compromised 
the spark delivery on my car. The rubber boots ripped and got a little warpy. 
The metal wire tips pulled right off. The carbor/fiberglass wire cores 
developed myriad fractures degrading their ability to deliver current.
Do what ever you have to do to get a new set of OEM wires on your car. Unless 
you don't mind treating the plug wires as a "consumable".
If you want to try building up a set of wires from a "build your own kit" 
I'll send you the wire ends from my Magnecores. I convinced myself that this 
would be a huge waste of time.
I'm surprised you couldn't get a set of wires from Vicks. Did you ask for 
"Wes"? He's the guy who helped me. He is a really good guy. I bought mine just 
about eight weeks ago.
I hope this answer helps you get this car running again. Having good wires on 
an Alfa V6 is an absolute must. They just run awful with any compromise in 
the ignition system.
Sincerely,
Jim Oiler
1991 164L (running really fine)
1984 GTV6 (gone and missed a lot)

In a message dated 7/18/2003 4:19:51 PM Central Daylight Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:

> Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 13:26:01 -0700
> From: "Obie Fayth" <bibendum59@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re: v6 plug wires
>    I believe Alfa Bill sells Magnecor wires. No personal experience with 
> Magnecors, but I know other people like them.
>    I need to buy new spark plug wires for my GTV6 soon too, but I need 
> different lengths than stock. Does anyone know where I can get spark plug 
> well extensions and seals so that I can adapt a "universal" set of wires?
> thanks in advance,
> - -Obie
> Tacoma, Wa.
> assorted alfas
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