Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: RobSirg on November 14, 2014, 03:45:05

Title: Which Spark Plug Lead set is recommended?
Post by: RobSirg on November 14, 2014, 03:45:05

Guys,

I'm trying to avoid paying the premium for an original set of Spark plug leads - what would be the next best reasonably priced set?

Any difference in performance? Would it matter to the concourse judges if I was ever to enter?

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Which Spark Plug Lead set is recommended?
Post by: Jonny B on November 14, 2014, 15:53:38

Use the search function - I tried "spark plug wire" and "spark plug lead" and limited to the search to topics only, and got a single page of hits for each of the items. I think that will give you a good start on the wire question.

For the judging part, the most obvious item I look at, as a first glance - is the lead for the number one cylinder an angled or straight connector? For the Pagoda it should be straight. Should also be black, oops, the wires should be black.

The various threads will give you the technical details, which are the most important to be correct - the type of wire and the resistance of the connector.

There is also further information in the Technical Manual:
http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Electrical/SparkPlugWires

Title: Re: Which Spark Plug Lead set is recommended?
Post by: KevinC on November 14, 2014, 21:36:04

I bought a set from K&K in Grand Rapids. Reasonably priced and claimed to be a match to originals. This stated, wire #1 is a 90 degree angle on their set.

Title: Re: Which Spark Plug Lead set is recommended?
Post by: RobSirg on November 16, 2014, 01:53:17

Thanks, I did read some of the past posts but was just looking for a recommendation on vendor for a near original set. Kevin's options sounds decent, I will consider that against others.

Cheers

Rob

Title: Re: Which Spark Plug Lead set is recommended?
Post by: UJJ on November 17, 2014, 13:27:01

I bought my set from MB using the original P/N. Yes, not cheap for sure.
The plug for the #1 Cyl. is straight.
Best, Urban

Title: Re: Which Spark Plug Lead set is recommended?
Post by: mdsalemi on November 25, 2014, 16:35:20

This looks pretty darn correct and may even use the OEM branded parts (Beru) or at least ones that look like it.

http://www.authenticclassics.com/Mercedes-280SL-Ignition-Spark-Plug-Wire-se-p/auth-004612.htm

Title: Re: Which Spark Plug Lead set is recommended?
Post by: RobSirg on November 26, 2014, 04:01:17

Thanks Michael,

That price seems a little better than before. That will do nicely.

Cheers

Title: Re: Which Spark Plug Lead set is recommended?
Post by: Benz Dr. on January 10, 2015, 02:38:27

Be careful about new wire sets. Some of them have carbon core coil wires which is the last thing you want.

Title: Re: Which Spark Plug Lead set is recommended?
Post by: wwheeler on January 12, 2015, 04:44:52

Dan is certainly right about the carbon core, but the Authentic wires do say copper core and are the 1K resistance. They also state that the ends can be screwed off in order to fit through the wire tube that the earlier cars have.That should be correct and they look exactly like the wire set I bought from Mercedes. The only difference I see is that the Mercedes set had the plastic protector sleeve where the wires travel near the injection tubes.