{"product_id":"king-performance-8-5mm-spiral-core-spark-plug-wires-hei-air-cooled-vw","title":"King Performance 8.5mm Spiral Core Spark Plug Wire Set | HEI-Style Cap \u0026 Coil | Air-Cooled VW | Black, 4 Wires + Coil Wire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKing Performance 8.5mm Spiral Core Spark Plug Wires for HEI-Style Cap \u0026amp; Coil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have moved your air-cooled VW to an HEI-style distributor and high-output coil, the wires are the part that still has to carry that extra spark to the plugs. King Performance built this 8.5mm spiral-core set for that job: low-resistance core, heavy plug ends, and a plain black jacket with no brand name printed on it, so the engine bay stays clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for air-cooled VW four-cylinder engines running an \u003cstrong\u003eHEI-style distributor cap and coil\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as the billet HEI-type distributors and high-output coils popular on Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Thing, Type 1-engined Bus and dune buggy builds. King lists the coil end as an \u003cstrong\u003eHEI male-style end\u003c\/strong\u003e; a female coil-end version is listed as coming soon. If your coil has a different terminal, contact us before ordering. A stock Bosch-style cap and coil need a standard 7mm set instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.5mm spiral-core wire\u003c\/strong\u003e rated by King at less than 60 ohms per foot, which King says is about three times better than other wires on the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong plug ends\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to hold up to repeated removal during tune-ups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlain black finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with no brand name for a clean, understated look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete set:\u003c\/strong\u003e four plug wires plus a 23 inch coil wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWire diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpiral core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 60 ohms per foot (King rating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTerminal style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHEI-style cap and coil; coil end is HEI male-style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, no printed brand name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncludes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 spark plug wires + 1 coil wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoil wire length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlug wire lengths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by King\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOff-highway use only (King)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwap one wire at a time so the firing order stays correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush each boot fully onto the plug and cap tower until it seats; a half-seated boot can arc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute wires away from the exhaust and heater boxes and keep them from rubbing on the tin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cap and coil in King's photos are examples only and are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes in the King 8.5mm plug wire set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour spark plug wires and one coil wire. The coil wire is 23 inches long. The distributor cap and coil shown in King's photos are for illustration only and are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cap and coil do these wires fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are built for an HEI-style distributor cap and coil. King lists the coil end as an HEI male-style end and says a female coil-end version is coming. Check your coil's terminal style before you order, or send us a photo and we will confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the resistance of these wires?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKing rates the spiral-core wire at less than 60 ohms per foot, which he says is about three times better than other wires on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these work with my stock points distributor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly if your cap and coil use HEI-style terminals. A stock Bosch-style cap and coil take a standard 7mm wire set with different ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the wires have a brand name printed on them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. King describes them as plain black with no brand name, for a clean look in the engine bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these street legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKing sells them for off-highway use only. Check your local rules before using them on a road vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long are the four plug wires?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKing does not publish the plug-wire lengths, only the 23 inch coil wire. If you have an unusual coil or distributor location, contact us before ordering and we will check with King.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48379491745907,"sku":"KP-PW85-HEI","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/king-performance-8-5mm-spiral-core-plug-wires-hei.webp?v=1789861679","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/king-performance-8-5mm-spiral-core-spark-plug-wires-hei-air-cooled-vw","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}