Ignition Leads

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viper_larry

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4,323 posts

261 months

Monday 11th October 2004
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Car has now been serviced by Motorway Sports, but they couldn't do the ignition leads as they could not source them in time.

So I need to get them and fit them myself. I remember Nigel having a problem with incorrect lead lengths when he fitted them at the BBQ?

Where should I get them from and how much?

Viper

10,005 posts

278 months

Monday 11th October 2004
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www.tatorsdodge.com the websites naff but just email Chuck, he will sort you quickly, stuff arrives within the week

the Mopar ones are supposed to be the best on the market and was on sale at VOI for $85, I tried to get a spare set but they sold out.



>> Edited by Viper on Monday 11th October 20:16

peterd

75 posts

258 months

Monday 11th October 2004
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Sorry, I did not know that you needed a set. I have one that you can have and replace in your own time.

Are you going to Silverstone? If not, I will bring them to the NEC.

Regards,

Peter.

viper_larry

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4,323 posts

261 months

Tuesday 12th October 2004
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Peter - neither did I until MS told me late on Friday!

That's very nice of you to offer your set. Are they Mopar? How much do you want for them? I will be at the NEC - looks like it will be a good do...

viper paul

2,485 posts

279 months

Tuesday 12th October 2004
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Problem was at the BBQ was RT/10 Gen1 lead sets are different as the coil is in a different place.

Larry were you at Brands last Sunday?

Blue white Viper spotted and brother racing?????

viper_larry

Original Poster:

4,323 posts

261 months

Tuesday 12th October 2004
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viper paul said:
Larry were you at Brands last Sunday?

Blue white Viper spotted and brother racing?????
Sure was - Si was competing in the final 2 rounds of the Eurocup - came 4th & 8th which was sufficient to come overall 3rd in the 2004 championship. Who spotted?

Stopped there on the way back from Motorway Sports then gave my 7 year old nephew a lift back home in the Dodge after the days racing. At the Dartford tolls, gave him a £1 to drop in teh machine which he promptly dropped on the floor - que me crawling round on my hands and knees looking for the pound whilst the queue builds up behind me - so embarrasing!

peterd

75 posts

258 months

Tuesday 12th October 2004
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Hi,

The leads are Mopar, bought from the Wizard.

As Paul said, the problem with Nigels leads, was that we were trying to fit Gen11 leads onto a Gen1 motor.

I will look up the price that Chuck charged me and let you know.

Regards,

Peter.


viper nigel

380 posts

255 months

Saturday 16th October 2004
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I've spoken to Chuck Tator and he confirms that the Gen I and Gen II leads are different. A full set for my RT/10 is about $110 but Chuck has saved me the tax by sending 'commercial samples'. Total cost is about $100. They are currently on their way - I'll let you know when they arrive if they fit. And then I can give Steve K back the Gen II set.

viper nigel

380 posts

255 months

Friday 22nd October 2004
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Chuck Tators Gen I wires are exactly the same as the factory fitted versions including Viper logo and lead number. Part number for future reference is #4638758.

Not the easiest of things to fit. I recommend you take off the wiper blades, disconnect the washer hose and then remove the cowling between windscreen and engine (4 screws). Take each lead off separately to avoid confusion. You need thin arms to get behind the engine block and reach the coil packs (especially the one on the passengers side). I lifted some of the water hoses out of the way first but I guarantee you will end up with sore, bruised and scratched arms - unless you get someone else to do it. Took me about 2 hours in total but she does run better as a result.

Nigel.

V1PER

6,629 posts

265 months

Friday 22nd October 2004
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I still have the scratches from doing mine not an easy job on a Gen1 well done...........

N GTS

735 posts

258 months

Saturday 23rd October 2004
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Yeah, you have to remove that windscreen cowl. I put a foam mechanics mat ontop of the engine and sit astride it! But even with petite female arms I get some job marks!

viper_larry

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4,323 posts

261 months

Sunday 24th October 2004
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Just fitted the leads Peter very kindly supplied me. Took 1 hour in total from getting the car out to finished and bonnet shut!!! Was expecting hours of frustration and pain, but not a single scratch

V1PER

6,629 posts

265 months

Sunday 24th October 2004
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YOU Gen 2 boys & gals got it soooooo easy