Plug Wire Question

[Kev96V8]

Hello. I recently purchased a set of Ford Motorsport wires for my '96 V8, but made a stupid mistake. I got the ones with the post-type terminals, not the socket-type snap on ones that I need. Do you guys know if there are any adapters or anything I can do to be able to use this set of wires? I suppose as a last resort I could buy a set of the correct terminals, cut the post-type ones off and crimp on the socket-type. Any thoughts or ideas greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[EliteConcept]

why not just take them back?

If you got the ford wires, which i can almost bet you had to get from a FORD DEALER...why did they sell you the wrong wires?? didn't you have to at one time during your time there say what kind of truck you had?
I would just take them back. thats just me, its simple easy and the cheapest way.

 

[<<MONOCHROMOUS>>]

i wouldnt reccomend altering the wires unless you know what youre doing and have the equip for it, you need those wires to be as reliable as possible

 

[Kev96V8]

Thank you gentlemen. That's the answer that I expected, I guess. The reason that I didn't just return them immediately is that I ordered them from a dealer in Boston and I'm in Denver. I did provide the make/model/engine, etc..., so it shouldn't be a problem. I've been using this guy for parts for my 99 Mystique for some time and the wires were part of a larger order of misc. performance parts. SVT Contour parts drop right in to the Mystique Duratec V6.

After taking into account all of the pro/con threads on this message board and others that I am a part of, I replaced the plugs with the Bosch +4's. I had hoped to pair them with the Motorsport wires, but I guess that won't happen. I'll have to look for other aftermarket wires or just stay with the stock set.

Thanks Again.

 

[BajaXplorer]

If you got them from Bill Jenkins http://www.contour.org
He'll replace them fo you. Hes a good guy. I have a Contour as well, although I have never bought anything from him.

 

[Kev96V8]

As a matter of fact, it was Bill Jenkins. I know he is a great guy and has always helped me out in the past. That's one of the reasons I didn't want to bother him with a return if there was another solution. I guess I'll have to give him a call.

 

[jjue]

I don't think that Ford Motorsport has plugwires for the 302 and DIS ignition. That's why I ended up ordering Taylor Wires Spyro plug wires.

 

[Kev96V8]

I think that you are correct. They make a universal, "crimp-it-yourself", set that comes with both types of terminals, but then you need to buy the crimping tool as well in order to do it properly. All of the research I should have done prior to hastily tacking them on to my order, almost as an afterthought. Live and learn. I just talked with Bill and it won't be a problem to return the wires.

How do you like the Taylors? Do you mind if I ask how much they cost?

Thanks,

 

[Kev96V8]

Well, it appears that MSD makes an adapter called the Power Tower that would allow me to use these wires. But, at $60 for the adapters plus the $45 I spent on the wires initially, I could almost get a set of Magnecors. Looks like I'll be back on the stock wires for a while until I have some time to do a little more research.

Thanks for the replies.

 

[AgExplorer]

Check out Magnecor for more info about plug wires in general.

I purchased my Magnecor wires from Cyberspace Automotive. They had the best price on Magnecor wires that I could find and had great service.