Aftermarket spark-plug wires causing problems...
03-09-07, 09:40 PM
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Aftermarket spark-plug wires causing problems...
I just bought some 10.3mm OBX aftermarket spark-plug wires from another forum member--but upon installing them, I had terrible popping, hesitation and what must be electrical interference during WOT?
I basically just removed my stock wires, installed the new wires, took it for a test drive and then brought it home. When I got home I double and triple-checked that the wires were secure and in their correct locations. I went on another test-drive and again encountered the same problems, so I switched back to my stock wires and the problems went away.
Upon SEARCHING, I discovered that some people believe that aftermarket plug-wires are useless and that stock NGK's are the best... That being said, I don't care what you think about this--instead I would really like some practical advice about making these *new* wires work...
Several things to note: I have an upgraded FD alternator with a large-gauge wire running from IT to the positive terminal on the battery. This wire comes within 6" of my leading plug-wires and is also close to the leading coil-pack. Also, I have moved the position of my leading coil-pack to make room for my Greddy FMIC piping--which is nearly touching my leading coil-pack--therefore is also within inches of my leading plug-wires. Should I specifically pay attention to possible "interferences"? I have never experienced any problems running the stock-gauge plug wires with everything else in the same location. Also it appears that these aftermarket plug-wires are well-insulated... Do I just need to isolate them like crazy, or will they simply not work because they're too "crazy" or something?
Anyone else experience this?
I basically just removed my stock wires, installed the new wires, took it for a test drive and then brought it home. When I got home I double and triple-checked that the wires were secure and in their correct locations. I went on another test-drive and again encountered the same problems, so I switched back to my stock wires and the problems went away.
Upon SEARCHING, I discovered that some people believe that aftermarket plug-wires are useless and that stock NGK's are the best... That being said, I don't care what you think about this--instead I would really like some practical advice about making these *new* wires work...
Several things to note: I have an upgraded FD alternator with a large-gauge wire running from IT to the positive terminal on the battery. This wire comes within 6" of my leading plug-wires and is also close to the leading coil-pack. Also, I have moved the position of my leading coil-pack to make room for my Greddy FMIC piping--which is nearly touching my leading coil-pack--therefore is also within inches of my leading plug-wires. Should I specifically pay attention to possible "interferences"? I have never experienced any problems running the stock-gauge plug wires with everything else in the same location. Also it appears that these aftermarket plug-wires are well-insulated... Do I just need to isolate them like crazy, or will they simply not work because they're too "crazy" or something?
Anyone else experience this?
03-09-07, 10:14 PM
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I bought them off of Vipers crazy Rx7, so I bet they're good. I'm guessing they have 5k miles on them, or less?
I'm at least certain that they're not "dead", or poor conductors--simply because my electrical/charging system was freaking out at WOT with them installed. My useless AFR gauge was flashing violently and it's not even hooked up (except to a 12V for the LEDS)--also I swear my alternator was screeching while the exhaust was popping. Then again, I don't know what bad wires do, since I've never replaced the stock wires on ANY of my FC's before this.
BTW, thanks for the response.
I'm at least certain that they're not "dead", or poor conductors--simply because my electrical/charging system was freaking out at WOT with them installed. My useless AFR gauge was flashing violently and it's not even hooked up (except to a 12V for the LEDS)--also I swear my alternator was screeching while the exhaust was popping. Then again, I don't know what bad wires do, since I've never replaced the stock wires on ANY of my FC's before this.
BTW, thanks for the response.
03-10-07, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k
Well your first problem is OBX... OBX = crap. They're probably bad or went bad when they got shipped. also if you're running any CD ignition not all wires are compatable with 'em.
Thanks for the responses guys.
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03-10-07, 01:08 AM
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If anyone's curious, or if anyone has successfully used these wires, please let me know.
These are the wires:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-R...QQcmdZViewItem
These are the wires:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-R...QQcmdZViewItem
03-10-07, 01:12 AM
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Yes, they can go bad.
Most of them are spiral or helically wound conductive wire (very small gauge) on a non-conductive core.
You can kink them hard enough, and that will kill them easily.
-Ted
Most of them are spiral or helically wound conductive wire (very small gauge) on a non-conductive core.
You can kink them hard enough, and that will kill them easily.
-Ted
03-10-07, 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RETed
Yes, they can go bad.
Most of them are spiral or helically wound conductive wire (very small gauge) on a non-conductive core.
You can kink them hard enough, and that will kill them easily.
-Ted
Most of them are spiral or helically wound conductive wire (very small gauge) on a non-conductive core.
You can kink them hard enough, and that will kill them easily.
-Ted
I *thought* I had heard something about crossing CAS/spark related wires with alternator/charging wiring due to the possibility of interference... Or something like that. Either way, I don't really know what I'm talking about, hence the questions.
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Wondering..Have you tried Doing a Process of elimination?..TRY using TWO of the OBx's on the Leading.See if that runs OK..if so Then go to one of each on the Trailing..switch the Wires..One at a time...that way you may be able to see Which one is giving you the Problem..I'm not Really A "wire guy" Either ,but aren't some wires the RFI type..something to do with external Interference....anyhow..Think it is worth a shot?.Just a suggestion.I hope you post Results and the cure too.Curious to find out as well what it is.
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