Posted by Lenny D. on May 15, 2002 at 21:08:18 from 66.157.19.183
Hi Peter,
Sorry for the late reply.
I ordered and installed E'sports - 70 7mm wires (6764) after a short conversation with the people from Magnecor. There's no need for anything more than that for stock or slightly modified application. The website goes into great detail about how and why the race wires make sense but are overkill for us. (even the 8mm)
The application/price list is a bit cumbersome to deal with, I see you found our listing.
The 70s came three days after I ordered them (from MI to N'Awlins). I was advised by the rep NOT to use a wire loom (like stock) but to keep them separated. I went to Pep Boys and got the little plug wire separators and arranged them to go down the head (5 to 4 to 3,etc.). They hold themselves together.
Be advised the plug connectors require the adaptors that screw onto the plug end. And use some lube inside the rubber(I used Vasoline) before you attach the wires to the plug. They become VERY hard to remove after they've been on for awhile. AMHIK...
Some of the wire connectors need to be opened up a tad so the connector will 'click' onto the plug as you push them on. Much better connection than the spring wire/threaded end of a plug. The dizzy ends are all 90 deg. positive connection.
I am VERY happy with these wires after over a year and have YET to experience a stumble or hiccup off idle. And all for like $74.99 (?)
Did I happen to mention how much Beru wires suck? I got stuck with a set after I ordered what I thought were Bosch wires from Bav. Auto. They failed <2yrs. Probably a blessing in disguise...
Good luck.
Lenny D.
'80 528i