What Does A Spark Plug Do
Spark plugs can make or break your engine’s performance. Understand how they work, how to recognize a faulty one, and get expert advice on choosing the right spark plug for better engine health.
Jul 21, 2026
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Pontiac Firebird Spark Plug Wire
85 itemsMisfires, rough idle, or weak acceleration can start with aging ignition wires. Replace your spark plug wires set to help deliver steady spark and restore smoother engine performance.
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Walker ProductsPart # 924-1504
Walker Products 924-1504 Spark Plug Wire Set
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Fits 1980-1981 Pontiac Firebird, 1980-1981 Pontiac Firebird
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924-1504, 35-8121, 2948, 9064, 9062, 26845, 4059, 6845,
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DensoPart # 671-8007
Spark Plug Wire Set - Denso 671-8007
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$62.99
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Fits 1985-1986 Chevrolet Caprice, 1985-1985 Pontiac Parisienne, 1983-1986 Pontiac Bonneville, 1983-1986 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1983-1986 Pontiac Parisienne, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C10, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C10, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C20, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C20, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C30, 1983-1984 Chevrolet K10, 1983-1984 Chevrolet K10, 1983-1984 Chevrolet K10 Suburban, 1983-1984 Chevrolet K20, 1983-1984 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, 1983-1984 Chevrolet K30
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671-8007, 35-8103, MSW1275, 6718007, 608E, 11-837M, 2X1109, QW843,
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Walker ProductsPart # 924-1509
Walker Products 924-1509 Spark Plug Wire Set
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Fits 1977-1977 Chevrolet Caprice, 1977-1977 Chevrolet Impala, 1977-1977 Chevrolet K30, 1977-1977 Chevrolet P10, 1977-1977 GMC C25, 1977-1977 GMC K35, 1976-1976 Chevrolet G30, 1976-1976 Chevrolet P10, 1976-1976 Chevrolet P30, 1975-1977 Checker Marathon, 1975-1977 Chevrolet C10, 1975-1977 Chevrolet C10, 1975-1977 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1975-1977 Chevrolet C20, 1975-1977 Chevrolet C20, 1975-1977 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1975-1977 Chevrolet C30, 1975-1977 Chevrolet Camaro, 1975-1977 Chevrolet El Camino, 1975-1977 Chevrolet G10
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924-1509, 35-6142, 2915, 9042, 101, 141, 101CON, 101ELE,
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DensoPart # 671-8006
Spark Plug Wire Set - Denso 671-8006
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Fits 1990-1990 Cadillac Brougham, 1988-1990 Buick LeSabre, 1987-1989 Cadillac Brougham, 1987-1989 Pontiac Safari, 1987-1987 Chevrolet Caprice, 1986-1990 Chevrolet Caprice, 1986-1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1986-1986 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1986-1986 Chevrolet Caprice, 1986-1986 Pontiac Parisienne, 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, 1985-1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1982-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1982-1987 Buick Regal, 1982-1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, 1982-1983 Pontiac Grand LeMans, 1982-1982 Pontiac Parisienne, 1981-1989 Buick Electra, 1981-1986 Buick LeSabre, 1981-1985 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
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Walker ProductsPart # 924-1553
Walker Products 924-1553 Spark Plug Wire Set
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Fits 2015-2015 Chevrolet Camaro, 2013-2014 Chevrolet Express 2500, 2013-2014 Chevrolet Express 3500, 2013-2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, 2012-2015 Chevrolet Caprice, 2012-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2012-2012 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, 2011-2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2011-2015 Ford F-350, 2011-2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2011-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2011-2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500, 2011-2013 Ram 1500, 2011-2011 Chevrolet Caprice, 2011-2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 2011-2011 Ram Dakota, 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro, 2010-2014 Chevrolet Express Cargo, 2010-2014 Chevrolet Express Pasajeros, 2010-2014 Ford F-150
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DensoPart # 671-8001
Spark Plug Wire Set - Denso 671-8001
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Fits 1973-1974 American Motors Hornet, 1973-1974 American Motors Javelin, 1973-1974 American Motors Javelin, 1972-1974 American Motors Gremlin, 1972-1973 Jeep CJ5, 1972-1973 Jeep CJ6, 1972-1973 Jeep J-2500, 1972-1973 Jeep J-2600, 1972-1973 Jeep Wagoneer, 1972-1972 Jeep J-2500, 1972-1972 Jeep J-2600, 1971-1974 American Motors Hornet, 1971-1974 American Motors Hornet, 1971-1974 American Motors Javelin, 1971-1972 American Motors Ambassador, 1971-1972 American Motors Ambassador, 1971-1972 American Motors Javelin, 1971-1972 American Motors Matador, 1971-1972 American Motors Matador, 1971-1972 American Motors Matador
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671-8001, 108001, 35-8101, 6718001, 96074, 96205, 700146, CH825,
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DensoPart # 671-8056
Spark Plug Wire Set - Denso 671-8056
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Fits 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird, 1997-2002 Chevrolet Corvette
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671-8056, 35-8152, MSW1606, 6718056, 348S, 748CC, 11-8003M, 2X1171,
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Walker ProductsPart # 924-1586
Walker Products 924-1586 Spark Plug Wire Set
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Fits 1987-1987 Chevrolet LLV, 1986-1986 Buick Somerset, 1985-1987 Chevrolet Astro, 1985-1987 GMC S15, 1985-1987 GMC S15 Jimmy, 1985-1986 GMC Safari, 1985-1986 Oldsmobile Calais, 1985-1986 Pontiac Fiero, 1985-1986 Pontiac Grand Am, 1985-1985 Buick Somerset Regal, 1984-1986 Buick Century, 1984-1986 Buick Skylark, 1984-1986 Chevrolet Camaro, 1984-1986 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1984-1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 1984-1986 Pontiac 6000, 1984-1986 Pontiac Firebird, 1984-1985 Chevrolet Citation II, 1984-1984 Oldsmobile Omega, 1984-1984 Pontiac Fiero
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924-1586, 35-4114, 35-4115, 2950, 9017, 27416, 35-77514, 748,
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Walker ProductsPart # 924-1508
Walker Products 924-1508 Spark Plug Wire Set
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Fits 1974-1974 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1974-1974 Pontiac Bonneville, 1974-1974 Pontiac Bonneville, 1974-1974 Pontiac Catalina, 1974-1974 Pontiac Grand Am, 1974-1974 Pontiac Grand Am, 1974-1974 Pontiac Grandville, 1974-1974 Pontiac LeMans, 1974-1974 Pontiac LeMans, 1973-1974 Pontiac Firebird, 1973-1974 Pontiac Firebird, 1973-1974 Pontiac Firebird, 1973-1974 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1973-1974 Pontiac Grand Safari, 1973-1974 Pontiac LeMans, 1973-1974 Pontiac Ventura, 1973-1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1973-1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1973-1973 Oldsmobile Omega, 1973-1973 Pontiac Bonneville
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924-1508, 35-8328, 2835, 9143, 9176, 27815, L-4280, L-4281,
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Walker ProductsPart # 924-1395
Walker Products 924-1395 Spark Plug Wire Set
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Fits 1986-1986 GMC C3500, 1985-1986 Chevrolet Caprice, 1983-1986 GMC C2500, 1983-1986 GMC C2500 Suburban, 1983-1986 GMC Jimmy, 1983-1986 GMC Jimmy, 1983-1986 Pontiac Bonneville, 1983-1986 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1983-1986 Pontiac Parisienne, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C10, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C10, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C20, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C20, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1983-1984 Chevrolet C30, 1983-1984 Chevrolet K10, 1983-1984 Chevrolet K10
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DensoPart # 671-8016
Spark Plug Wire Set - Denso 671-8016
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Fits 1987-1988 Chevrolet R30, 1987-1988 Chevrolet V30, 1987-1988 GMC R3500, 1987-1988 GMC V3500, 1985-1986 Chevrolet C10, 1985-1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1985-1986 Chevrolet C20, 1985-1986 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1985-1986 Chevrolet C30, 1985-1986 Chevrolet K10, 1985-1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban, 1985-1986 Chevrolet K20, 1985-1986 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, 1985-1986 Chevrolet K30, 1985-1986 GMC C1500, 1985-1986 GMC C1500 Suburban, 1985-1986 GMC C2500, 1985-1986 GMC C2500 Suburban, 1985-1986 GMC C3500, 1985-1986 GMC K2500
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Walker ProductsPart # 924-1826
Walker Products 924-1826 Spark Plug Wire Set
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Fits 2000-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, 2000-2002 Pontiac Firebird
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Walker ProductsPart # 924-1230
Walker Products 924-1230 Spark Plug Wire Set
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$37.99
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Fits 1988-1990 GMC S15, 1988-1988 GMC S15 Jimmy, 1983-1983 Jeep CJ7, 1983-1983 Jeep Scrambler, 1982-1983 American Motors Eagle, 1982-1983 Buick Century, 1982-1983 Chevrolet Camaro, 1982-1983 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1982-1983 Jeep CJ5, 1982-1983 Jeep DJ5, 1982-1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 1982-1983 Pontiac 6000, 1982-1983 Pontiac Firebird, 1982-1982 American Motors Concord, 1982-1982 American Motors Spirit, 1982-1982 Jeep CJ7, 1982-1982 Jeep Scrambler, 1981-1983 Buick Skylark, 1981-1983 Chevrolet Citation, 1981-1983 Oldsmobile Omega
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924-1230, 35-4109, 2950, 9008, 9017, 207, 26421, L-4207,
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Walker ProductsPart # 924-1331
Walker Products 924-1331 Spark Plug Wire Set
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Fits 1990-1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1990-1993 Chevrolet Beretta, 1990-1993 Chevrolet Corsica, 1989-1989 Chevrolet Beretta, 1989-1989 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1989-1989 Chevrolet Corsica, 1987-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, 1985-1985 Oldsmobile 98, 1982-1983 Pontiac Grand LeMans, 1982-1982 Pontiac 6000, 1982-1982 Pontiac Bonneville, 1982-1982 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1981-1985 Pontiac Parisienne, 1981-1984 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1981-1983 Oldsmobile 98, 1981-1981 Pontiac Catalina, 1981-1981 Pontiac Grand LeMans, 1981-1981 Pontiac Grand LeMans, 1981-1981 Pontiac Grand LeMans
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Walker ProductsPart # 924-1658
Walker Products 924-1658 Spark Plug Wire Set
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Fits 1975-1975 International 150, 1975-1975 International 200, 1975-1975 International MS, 1975-1975 International Scout II, 1974-1974 Chevrolet Corvette, 1974-1974 Chevrolet El Camino, 1974-1974 Chevrolet Impala, 1974-1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1974-1974 GMC Sprint, 1974-1974 International 100, 1974-1974 International 100, 1974-1974 International 100, 1974-1974 International 200, 1974-1974 International 200, 1974-1974 International 200, 1974-1974 International 200, 1974-1974 International MHC1310, 1973-1974 American Motors Javelin, 1973-1974 American Motors Javelin, 1973-1974 Chevrolet Bel Air
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Walker ProductsPart # 924-1359
Walker Products 924-1359 Spark Plug Wire Set
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Fits 1995-1999 Chevrolet Camaro, 1995-1999 Pontiac Firebird
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924-1359, 35-6136, 3136, 9547, 9637, 27660, 35-77666, 4642,
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Walker ProductsPart # 924-1358
Walker Products 924-1358 Spark Plug Wire Set
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$44.99
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Fits 1999-1999 Oldsmobile Alero, 1999-1999 Pontiac Grand Am, 1999-1999 Pontiac Montana, 1997-1999 Buick Century, 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 1997-1999 Chevrolet Venture, 1997-1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1996-1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1996-1999 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1996-1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 1995-1999 Chevrolet Lumina, 1995-1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1995-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1994-1999 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1994-1998 Buick Skylark, 1994-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1994-1998 Pontiac Grand Am, 1994-1996 Buick Regal, 1994-1996 Chevrolet Beretta, 1994-1996 Chevrolet Corsica
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924-1358, 35-6117, 3115, 9538, 8HY-3115, EL3115, 9427, 27658,
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Walker ProductsPart # 924-1357
Walker Products 924-1357 Spark Plug Wire Set
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Fits 1993-1995 Chevrolet Camaro, 1993-1995 Pontiac Firebird, 1985-1985 Buick Electra, 1978-1979 Buick Century, 1978-1979 Buick Regal, 1978-1979 Chevrolet El Camino, 1978-1979 Chevrolet Malibu, 1978-1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1978-1979 Chevrolet Monza, 1978-1979 Chevrolet Monza, 1976-1979 Buick LeSabre, 1975-1979 Buick Regal, 1975-1979 Buick Skyhawk, 1975-1979 Buick Skylark, 1975-1978 Buick Century
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DensoPart # 671-8046
Spark Plug Wire Set - Denso 671-8046
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$93.99
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Fits 1995-1996 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, 1994-1996 Buick Commercial Chassis, 1994-1996 Buick Roadmaster, 1994-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1994-1996 Chevrolet Caprice, 1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala, 1993-1993 Chevrolet Camaro, 1993-1993 Pontiac Firebird
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671-8046, 35-8143, MSW1785, MSW1772, 6718046, 718F, 718B, 748B,
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Walker ProductsPart # 924-1528
Walker Products 924-1528 Spark Plug Wire Set
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$46.99
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Fits 1986-1986 Chevrolet K10, 1986-1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban, 1986-1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban, 1986-1986 Chevrolet K20, 1986-1986 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, 1986-1986 GMC C1500, 1986-1986 GMC K2500, 1986-1986 GMC K2500 Suburban, 1986-1986 GMC K3500, 1985-1986 Chevrolet C10, 1985-1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1985-1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1985-1986 Chevrolet C20, 1985-1986 Chevrolet C20, 1985-1986 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1985-1986 Chevrolet C20 Suburban, 1985-1986 Chevrolet C30, 1985-1986 Chevrolet K10, 1985-1986 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, 1985-1986 Chevrolet K30
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What are spark plug wires?
Spark plug wires, also known as ignition cables or spark plug leads, are a set of wires that connect the ignition coil or distributor to the spark plugs in an internal combustion engine. They are responsible for transmitting high-voltage electrical energy from the ignition source to the spark plugs, which ignite the fuel-air mixture in the engine's cylinders.
The spark plug wires typically consist of a central core made of conductive materials such as copper, and an insulating layer made of materials like silicone or rubber to prevent electrical current from leaking. The wires are designed to withstand high temperatures and electrical interference and are often color-coded to ensure correct installation.
Signs of bad spark plug wires
Spark plug wires play a crucial role in ensuring reliable engine performance. Worn or damaged spark plug wires can cause misfires, rough idling, and poor fuel efficiency, so it's important to take regular maintenance and replace them as needed.
Engine knocking
When the spark plug wires fail, the engine may produce a knocking sound, particularly under heavy loads. This can be caused by pre-ignition or detonation, which can occur when the spark plug wires are not delivering enough energy to the spark plugs.
Rough shifting (automatic transmission)
In some cases, a damaged spark plug wire can cause rough shifting in an automatic transmission. This can be due to a drop in engine power caused by misfires or other problems related to the spark plug wires.
Burned spark plug wires
If you notice that your spark plug wires are discolored or burned, this can be a sign that they are not functioning properly. Burned spark plug wires can be caused by excessive heat, electrical interference, or other issues.
Poor acceleration
When the spark plug wires are failing, the engine may have trouble accelerating smoothly. This can be due to misfires or other problems related to the spark plug wires.
Stalling
A damaged spark plug wire can cause the engine to stall or cut out, particularly at idle. This can be due to a drop in engine power caused by misfires or other problems related to the spark plug wires.
How to change spark plug wires?
Replacing a spark plug wire set is a relatively simple task, and can usually be completed in under an hour. You can follow these steps:
1. Remove the worn or faulty spark wire set.
To avoid confusion and prevent accidentally switching the wires, it is recommended to replace each spark plug wire individually, starting with the longest one. When removing the wires from either the spark plug or distributor cap, it is important to loosen the connection by twisting or rotating the boot. Yanking or forcefully pulling on the wires may cause them to break. Only pull on the boot and refrain from pulling on the cable.
2. Install the new spark plug wire set
Install the new spark plug wires in the same location as the old wires, making sure to connect each wire to the correct spark plug. If your new spark plug wires have boots, be sure to push the boot firmly onto the spark plug until it clicks into place.
3. Test the new spark plug wires
Once you have installed the new spark plug wires, start the engine and check for any signs of misfires, rough idling, or other problems that could indicate an issue with the spark plug wires. If everything looks good, you're all set!