RENIX plug wires?

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MoFo

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• Aug 17, 2010

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I am looking for a very good set of plug wires. I was hoping to get a set of the Mopar Performance wires, but can't find a part number for the RENIX era engine. I found the 1991+ MP part number here and other places online, but nothing for the RENIX.

Can somebody give me a MP part number for RENIX wires?

Why won't the 1991+ wires won't work on a RENIX engine?

I have executed many searches here and on other forums, as well as called 2 stealerships. What do you RENIX guys use?

 

Shorty

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• Aug 17, 2010

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I don't see any reason that the '91+ wires won't work-- the Renix era had them routed a little differently, but they should function fine on one. You may not get "perfect" fit (length wise) from them, but they'll definitely reach the plugs.

 

joe_peters

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• Aug 17, 2010

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I use cheap-a** wires I grab on sale from anywhere they are on sale.

These aren't 13.0:1 high-compression race engines with MSD/Accel racing ignitions firing exotic fuels.

Save yourself some money and buy more fuel for offroading.

 

Shorty

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• Aug 17, 2010

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X2^

I'll use just about any wire that doesn't look like it's gonna self-destruct. I tend to replace them every two years- needed or not. I like the comfort of knowing the insulation is "up to the task" of keeping the moisture out and the electricity in. (a couple hurricanes each year coupled with a few nor'easters will keep you on your toes when the calls start coming in for water recovery)

 

MT Mike

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Helena, MT

• Aug 17, 2010

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I always buy the good Belden brand wires at NAPA. The cost difference is minimal compared to cheap wires, but the quality is night and day, plus they have a lifetime warranty.

 

Shorty

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• Aug 17, 2010

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MT Mike said:

I always buy the good Belden brand wires at NAPA. The cost difference is minimal compared to cheap wires, but the quality is night and day, plus they have a lifetime warranty.

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I believe that's what's on her right now-- definitely no complaints with them!

P.S. to edit the "as long as they don't look like they'll self-destruct"-- they've still gotta be a quality product (not the "cheapie lifetime wires" that are sold as a price-point to
get you into the store...

 

ParadiseXJ

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• Aug 17, 2010

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Parts houses usually stock more than one level of "quality". I usually go with the one better than basic. I'm not gonna spend more money than I have to, even though I'm incredibly wealthy.

I've never had "premium, best or high performance" plug wires significantly change any one my vehicles performance, ever.

 

joe_peters

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Grants Pass, OryGun

• Aug 17, 2010

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MT Mike said:

I always buy the good Belden brand wires at NAPA. The cost difference is minimal compared to cheap wires, but the quality is night and day, plus they have a lifetime warranty.

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That is the marketing tool that cracks me up. Lifetime warranty on scheduled maintenance items. No different than a lifetime warranty on engine oil--makes no sense at all. Must be an East coast thing!

 

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luvherinmyjeep32

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• Aug 17, 2010

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X2 for the Belden wires from NAPA

 

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MoFo

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• Aug 17, 2010

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I don't want wires that come in 1 or 2 lengths, where I end up with wire strewn all over the engine bay. I also want good quality wire and connectors. I am not picky about the brand.

 

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ChiXJeff

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• Aug 17, 2010

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The last time I bought plug wires for my 4.0l HO, the Mopar Performance wires were cheaper than the standard duty wires.

 

Wayne Sihler

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• Aug 17, 2010

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joe_peters said:

That is the marketing tool that cracks me up. Lifetime warranty on scheduled maintenance items. No different than a lifetime warranty on engine oil--makes no sense at all. Must be an East coast thing!

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Well my local NAPA has warranty-ed the wires on my 96 twice.Unlike the shocks by Skyjacker.

Wayne

 

Muad'Dib

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Bend, Oregon

• Aug 27, 2010

• #13

Magnecor KV85

http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/files/catalog.pdf

Page 12 within the PDF.

 

xjtrailrider

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Roanoke VA

• Aug 27, 2010

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I run the FirePower plug wires on all of the XJ's, they are made by Taylor as far as I know, but the fitment is perfect and the wires are numbered 1-6.

Here is how they look in my 90 XJ;