$225 for spark plug wires?

[jjhammer]

Ok, I bought a 05 a couple months ago completely stock with 9k miles and definitely have upgrade fever. I've been learning a lot about these cars and of the "viper tax." I don't mind spending extra for quality parts if its worth it. I did all the fluids, new tires, bc coils and a short throw shifter kit. I was thinking of replacing the plugs and wires. I see plugs are going to be about $100 and wires around $225, is this a fair price? After a gear swap I gotta cool my jets... hmm, header and exhaust (oh my).

[Stretch]

www.qualitywires.com

Great products and Adam is a great guy.

[99RT10]

X2, Adam is the man!!

[City]

X2, Adam is the man!!

Yep! X3.

[SEASnake]

+4 on the qualitywires, but $10 spark plugs are a waste of money

[Bluecoupe]

+4 on the qualitywires, but $10 spark plugs are a waste of money

I agree, if the engine is stock, use the factory recommended Champion plugs. At $2 each, I can change them every spring.

[SEASnake]

I agree, if the engine is stock, use the factory recommended Champion plugs. At $2 each, I can change them every spring.

$1.31 at Rockauto. Could change every other month for less than $80

[VIPER BAZ UK]

ADAM For plug leads... Just fitted three sets inc my Gen IV great fit and Quality "ITS IN THE NAME"

[J TNT]

Adam has great customer service , and is also a VOA Sponsor . It doesn't get much better than that .

[Acperformance]

Quality wires and NGK plugs. Plugs should be 40 bucks or so.

[Dan Cragin]

If you order the Viper Truck wires they are about $150. Also NGK makes a really high quaility direct replacement wire set, OE quality for about $100.

[uberpube]

I got Magnecore 8.5s #1528 for my 06 srt-10 ram for 150.00+shipping, there are deals out there.

[intense]

Another vote for Adam and Quality Wires. The fun part is installing them.

[jpmst3]

I am about to order plug wires and hope to get mine replaced in the next few weeks.
I realize I have to remove or at least unbolt the intake manifold to get to the coil packs.

Do I need a new intake gaskets or can the existing ones be reused if not damaged?

[GTS Dean]

Quality Wires are excellent. Scott also makes very good wires at a bit less cost. https://sparkplugwires.com/dodge-vip...-set-gen-i-iv/

Be sure to keep your stainless plug sleeves on the motor. It greatly protects the boots from searing exhaust heat.

[usmcfieldmp]

Quality Wires are excellent. Scott also makes very good wires at a bit less cost. https://sparkplugwires.com/dodge-vip...-set-gen-i-iv/

Be sure to keep your stainless plug sleeves on the motor. It greatly protects the boots from searing exhaust heat.

Awesome. I just ordered a set; they claim to be in-stock. VSP and RSI are both out.

Can the plug wires be swapped without pulling the intake manifold? Just curious if it's even worth attempting.

[2quik6]

Awesome. I just ordered a set; they claim to be in-stock. VSP and RSI are both out.

Can the plug wires be swapped without pulling the intake manifold? Just curious if it's even worth attempting.

Maybe if you have hands and arms the size of an infant and the dexterity of a snake Hey you are in FTW, so am I!

[jpmst3]

Understood.
But what about the intake gaskets?

[GTS Dean]

New ones are very modestly priced - at least Gen 1/2 are.

[SEASnake]

The intake gaskets are reusable. Be careful not to lose the tiny rubber locating dowels. Part number is 5037217AB is yours are damaged. Readily available at Rockauto for $75

[jpmst3]

Perfect! Thanks guys!
I was thinking they would be re-usable, but at least if things go awry they are readily available on the cheap.

[Old School]

Personally, I'd replace the intake gaskets, about $40 a pair at Rockauto. Mine looked like I could have reused them, but didn't.

I'd also replace the bolts. The six point/torx are difficult to work with, especially the inner/left/rear one. The inners are easier to get to through the intake manifold with an extension. I replaced mined with 12 point head type. Bought some 1/4-20x1 in bulk:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/252394654213

[jpmst3]

I think I will order a set just to be prepared.

I am not looking forward to the job. I don't mind working on things, but don't care for a struggle removing fasteners, etc.

Not a bad idea regarding the bolts as well. Thanks for the heads up!

[jpmst3]

BTW, What is the torque spec for those bolts?

[SEASnake]

BTW, What is the torque spec for those bolts?

11 N-m (95 in lbs) There is also a tightening sequence. 3 relevant pages from service manual:
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