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Old 12-18-08, 07:56 PM
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buy or make - Ignition Wires

I have a 12a and need new ignition wires. Where is a good place to get good Ignition Wires? What Brand? Do you think it is better to buy or to make the wires? What do you guys use?
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Just get some pre-made wires. IT's not really worth the hassle to fight with making your own. You can either pick up a set from your local auto parts store or you can get sets from rockauto.com or mazdatrix.com etc.
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Since I am using a 2nd gen coil, mounted on the strut tower, the stock plug wires were much much longer than I needed. I built my own using a kit from Autozone. I believe it is made by Accel. Worked out great.



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I bought one from Advanced Auto Parts I think.

One of the wires JUST fit. Too tight for my liking actually.

Now I have the 2nd gen coil and I have to make more wires this winter.
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i ONLY use NGK wires. i get them from napa for around $20 and they are custom fit for the 7.

Stock #: 8172

Part #: RC-ZE97A
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Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b
i ONLY use NGK wires. i get them from napa for around $20 and they are custom fit for the 7.

Stock #: 8172

Part #: RC-ZE97A
Secconding this. If you can't find them in your area, billy at respeed stocks them too.
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just buy pre-made ones
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For a stock ignition set up, stock NGK is the most logical way to go. For somone with a custom set up, its the persons decision.

I have a FC coil on my drivers side strut tower. I think I am using FB/FC coils. I am not sure, theyre too long, but I am not that worried abou it. I may address it in the future though, probably not unless a problem arises.
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