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MX-6 V6 Plug Wires on my MX-3 V6???

Posted: February 5th, 2003, 7:47 pm
by miztahfoolish
Im planning to perform the tune up on my MX-3 that I recently purchased...Will these fit? Coz I was checking out prices on them for MX-3 and I was quoted $136 for a set and thats the cheapest they have...

Re: MX-6 V6 Plug Wires on my MX-3 V6???

Posted: February 5th, 2003, 8:41 pm
by pelado
Sure, MX-6 wires will work.

Re: MX-6 V6 Plug Wires on my MX-3 V6???

Posted: February 5th, 2003, 9:02 pm
by Mradio
:eek: $136!!??? I got mine for like $80 at Pep Boys. One more thing, mx6 wires will be a little longer, since they go around the manifold...

Re: MX-6 V6 Plug Wires on my MX-3 V6???

Posted: February 5th, 2003, 9:29 pm
by thebonestockkid
is it the other way around for mx3 wires? wanna know if i can use my old ones on the klde im getting.. lates

Re: MX-6 V6 Plug Wires on my MX-3 V6???

Posted: February 5th, 2003, 9:39 pm
by Mradio
NOT sure about the KLDE, but on the ZE, and KL the wires to the first 3 cylinders (the ones in the back) go around the manifold, so the have to be longer, just the ones for the back, while on a 1.8 they kinda go on top of the manifold,
I don't have any pics, but you can just look for some under the hood pics to get the idea

Re: MX-6 V6 Plug Wires on my MX-3 V6???

Posted: February 5th, 2003, 9:47 pm
by Hy300
If you get aftermarket wires for the MX-6, or Probe then you should be good. I thought stock Probe, MX-6, and MX-3 wires are all 7mm NGK. In which case getting the stock wires from one shouldn't change anything. Its upgrading to 8mm high voltage wires that can make a difference.

Re: MX-6 V6 Plug Wires on my MX-3 V6???

Posted: February 6th, 2003, 3:00 am
by eunosads
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Vlad:
NOT sure about the KLDE, but on the ZE, and KL the wires to the first 3 cylinders (the ones in the back) go around the manifold, so the have to be longer, just the ones for the back, while on a 1.8 they kinda go on top of the manifold,
I don't have any pics, but you can just look for some under the hood pics to get the idea
<hr></blockquote><p>do they necessarily *have* to go around the manifold? or is that just for aesthetics?

Re: MX-6 V6 Plug Wires on my MX-3 V6???

Posted: February 6th, 2003, 6:16 am
by zytariuk
I phoned a local Mazda dealership a couple days ago and asked them what the price was on spark plug wires for a 92' GS. They said C$140.00 and that they are manufactured by NGK.

Re: MX-6 V6 Plug Wires on my MX-3 V6???

Posted: February 6th, 2003, 8:10 am
by Hy300
Yes, NGK wires and spark plugs are the best for K series it seems. Many owners sware by them and you can't beat publicity like that. If you do get them though get 8mm instead of stock 7mm

Re: MX-6 V6 Plug Wires on my MX-3 V6???

Posted: February 6th, 2003, 9:08 pm
by chance
i think i payed $58 for my NGK wires from thepartsgiant.com though i believe they were 7mm

Re: MX-6 V6 Plug Wires on my MX-3 V6???

Posted: February 6th, 2003, 11:43 pm
by Zoso124
Just buy wires for a KLDE there a little longer but alot cheaper.

Re: MX-6 V6 Plug Wires on my MX-3 V6???

Posted: February 6th, 2003, 11:53 pm
by Hy300
But if they're still 7mm you won't experiance any gains, you'll just have extra wires in the engine bay. You need to go larger if you might possibly see any gains. All wires do anyway is ensure proper spark is being sent, if you have inefficient wires or spark plugs then you aren't getting what you could from the engine.

Re: MX-6 V6 Plug Wires on my MX-3 V6???

Posted: February 7th, 2003, 1:11 am
by Mradio
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Hy300:
But if they're still 7mm you won't experiance any gains, you'll just have extra wires in the engine bay. You need to go larger if you might possibly see any gains. All wires do anyway is ensure proper spark is being sent, if you have inefficient wires or spark plugs then you aren't getting what you could from the engine.<hr></blockquote><p>getting back to the topic, he might not be looking for any gains, just the regular maintenance. but you are right about 8mm wires, they will definitely improve the ignition a bit

Re: MX-6 V6 Plug Wires on my MX-3 V6???

Posted: February 7th, 2003, 1:15 am
by Mradio
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by eunosads:
<p>do they necessarily *have* to go around the manifold? or is that just for aesthetics?<hr></blockquote><p>do you mean for a ZE/KL or for a 1.8? yes, it's basically just for the looks, and also to make sure that the wires don't get caught anywhere