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Old 02-21-2013, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg Reid View Post
this has always irritated me....Spark plug wires bought for a specific model and having several that are just too darned long.
Welcome to Opposite-land.

Plug wires sold as "custom-fit" are always too long, so that one part number can accommodate the widest-possible range of vehicles. They are actually built to be as "universal" as possible.

Plug wires sold as "Universal" fit, are intended to be custom-tailored to the individual vehicle.