1978 Lotus Esprit Ignition and Tune-Up Products

Essential 1978 Lotus Esprit Ignition and Tune-Up Products

NGK – G-Power Spark Plug: Single Platinum Tip Design, BPR5EGP (Part No.7082)

G-Power Spark Plug: Single Platinum Tip Design, BPR5EGP

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$5.79
NGK G-Power Platinum spark plugs are the best single platinum spark plugs at an economical price. G-Power plugs feature a fine wire platinum center electrode and a trapezoidal cut ground electrode that offers increased durability, improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, faster starts and quicker acceleration over conventional nickel spark plugs. An excellent upgrade for vehicles which used nickel alloy spark plugs originally. For better performance consider upgrading to a NGK Iridium IX plug. For even greater performance consider upgrading to a NGK RUTHENIUM HX plug.

Product Features:
  • SINGLE PLATINUM TIP: Fine wire 0.6 millimeter platinum tip center electrode ensures improved durability and a consistently stable spark
  • PLATINUM ALLOY: G-Power platinum provides exceptional value with increased performance and longer service intervals than factory nickel plugs
  • TRAPEZOIDAL CUT GROUND ELECTRODE: Reduces quenching design produces improved ignitability and performance
  • SOLID COPPER CORE: 98% pure copper core offers superior heat dissipation, conductivity and ultra wide heat ranges
  • COLD-ROLLED THREADS: Prevents cross-threading and damage to cylinder heads
  • RECOMMENDED USAGE: Lower cost alternative to double precious metal spark plugs or as an upgrade to OE nickel alloy spark plugs
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Autolite – Platinum Spark Plug: Fires Cleaner, Easier Starts, Quicker Acceleration (Part No.AP3923)

Platinum Spark Plug: Fires Cleaner, Easier Starts, Quicker Acceleration

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With over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold, Autolite Platinum spark plugs are designed and engineered in the USA to deliver exceptional performance. Featuring a high nickel alloy side electrode that maintains a precise gap and a full platinum tip that ensures virtually no gap erosion, these spark plugs offer long-lasting durability. The necked-down center electrode fires quicker and cleaner with less voltage, resulting in easier starts, quicker acceleration, and improved fuel economy compared to standard plugs.

Product Features:
  • High nickel alloy side electrode maintains precise gap
  • Full platinum tip assures virtually no gap erosion for long life
  • Necked-down center electrode fires quicker, cleaner with less voltage for easier starts, quicker acceleration and improved fuel economy (as compared to standard plugs)
  • Exceptional Performance: Designed and engineered in the USA, Autolite Platinum Spark Plugs deliver superior performance with over 100 years of engineering expertise and more than 11 billion plugs sold.
  • Gasket Seat Type: Equipped with a gasket seat type, these spark plugs provide a secure and effective seal for optimal engine performance.
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Autolite Iridium – Iridium XP Finewire Spark Plug: Improved Durability, More Focused Ignition (Part No.XP3923)

Iridium XP Finewire Spark Plug: Improved Durability, More Focused Ignition

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$9.99
Our best spark plug! Autolite has over 100 years of engineering experience and has sold over 11 billion plugs. Designed and engineered in the USA, the Autolite Iridium XP spark plugs feature an iridium-enhanced 0.6mm finewire design and patented platinum sidewire technology to provide better overall durability and a more focused ignition for enhanced ignitability and performance. Features double Iridium-enhanced alloy technology center electrode for improved durability and wear resistance.

Product Features:
  • 0.6 mm finewire design improves ignitability
  • Patented V-trimmed platinum sidewire technology resists wear
  • OE equivalent design is engineered for every engine
  • Designed for better overall durability with virtually no gap erosion
  • Double Iridium-Enhanced Alloy Technology Center Electrode: Offers improved durability and wear resistance for a longer-lasting spark plug.
  • Designed and Engineered in the USA: Reflects over 100 years of Autolite’s engineering experience and expertise.
  • Gasket Seat Type: Ensures a secure and proper fit for optimal performance.
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Motorcraft – Spark Plug (AGS32C) (Part No.SP-436)

Spark Plug (AGS32C)

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Motorcraft Spark Plugs are original equipment on Ford Motor Company vehicles engineered to meet strict Ford engineering standards to provide original equipment performance and reliability. Delivering performance, reliability and confidence, Motorcraft spark plugs are available for a broad range of applications, including domestic and import cars and trucks of all makes and sizes.

Product Features:
  • Motorcraft spark plugs are matched to specific engines to provide enhanced durability, eliminate misfires, reduce fuel consumption and optimize emissions.
  • Backed by Motorcraft’s Service Parts Warranty
  • Exact fit for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles
  • Resistant to oxidation and arc erosion.
  • Multi-rib insulator protects against misfire.
  • Service intervals of up to 100,000 miles.
  • Motorcraft Spark Plugs are designed with high quality materials to provide reliable performance for almost any application.
  • Motorcraft Spark Plugs are what was in the vehicle when it was manufactured
  • Motorcraft ignition components help prevent false check engine lights.
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ACDelco – Rapidfire Spark Plug (Part No.5)

Rapidfire Spark Plug

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$6.79
ACDelco Gold (Professional) RAPIDFIRE Spark Plugs are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. These RAPIDFIRE Single Platinum Performance Spark Plugs are designed for everyday use and are a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. These premium aftermarket spark plugs have high-quality suppressors that help prevent misfiring, an improved plug to boot seal, and a pure copper core for greater durability. These premium aftermarket replacement spark plugs are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional.

Product Features:
  • Solid state suppressor, with two-piece glass and brass seal, can help reduce radio frequency interference, regulates spark energy for long electrode life, and helps protect against high combustion pressures
  • Pure copper core provides great heat transfer and helps maximize plug durability
  • Platinum on center electrode enables superior spark characteristics and can reduce voltage requirements of the ignition system
  • Ribless insulator helps optimize plug to boot sea
  • Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
  • Premium aftermarket replacement part
  • Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Contact Set (Part No.ANA1004)

Ignition Contact Set

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$14.99
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Condenser (Part No.GAA1178)

Ignition Condenser

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$22.99
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Conversion Kit (Part No.CBA1717)

Ignition Conversion Kit

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$351.99
Ignition Conversion Kit

Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap (Part No.CAC1325)

Distributor Cap

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$27.99
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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Carquest Premium – Distributor Cap (Part No.CAC1339)

Distributor Cap

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$29.99
Carquest premium engine management products provide the right products for a wide range of domestic and import applications. Delivering the highest performance and durability under demanding conditions.
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ACDelco – Ignition Coil (Part No.U505)

Ignition Coil

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$78.99
An ACDelco Professional, premium aftermarket Ignition Coil is a high quality replacement for many vehicles on the road today. It increases electrical system voltage to help ignite the air/fuel mixture as the starting and charging system starts the engine, maintains the battery’s charge, and provides power to the electrical accessories while the engine is running. An ACDelco Professional Ignition Coil uses pure copper windings to improve durability and provides higher resistance to internal shorts and dielectric breakdown. Because the number and shape of the laminations determine the output characteristics of an ignition coil, ACDelco ensures that the silicone steel plates surrounding the ignition coil correctly match the original part size and number. Since steel laminations work best when they are new, shiny, and clean, ACDelco laminations are coated to hinder corrosion and many feature molded plastic protection to help ensure that nothing is exposed. This premium aftermarket replacement ignition coil is manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:
  • High quality coated windings to improve durability and provide protection against internal shorts and dielectric breakdown
  • Silicone steel plates surrounding the ignition coil correctly match the original part size and number exactly
  • Laminations are coated to hinder corrosion and many feature molded plastic protection to help ensure that nothing is exposed
  • Professional, premium aftermarket replacement
  • Provides the performance and dependability you expect from ACDelco
  • Manufactured to meet expectations for fit, form, and function
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Carquest – Ignition Coil: Meets OE Specifications, 1 Count (Part No.26C1041)

Ignition Coil: Meets OE Specifications, 1 Count

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Carquest ignition coils meet original equipment (OE) fit, form and function and are built to ensure reliable starting and performance. Carquest ignition coils are tested to ensure proper spark and perfect fit for each application. These ignition coils are an affordable repair choice to restore the vehicle’s ignition system performance. Carquest ignition coils are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:
  • Long service life and durable performance
  • High dielectric strength for reliability
  • Corrosion-resistant connections
  • Carquest Vehicle Solutions Technical Support available from ASE certified technicians: 1-866-687-5413
  • High reliability
  • Long service life
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Carquest – Ignition Coil (Part No.E70)

Ignition Coil

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$39.05
BWD® is an aftermarket leader, providing a premium line of engine management products. BWD® manufactures and distributes high technology critical components for late model domestic and import vehicles. BWD® is constantly evolving to give customers the competitive edge they need to compete in today’s ever-changing marketplace.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured with copper windings and permanent magnets to ensure strong signal emission and improved performance
  • High temperature enameled wires were specified for better insulation and performance
  • A full E-Lam core of silicon steel and solid brass high voltage terminals protects against corrosion. Our ignition coils are built for maximum output voltage
  • Primary and Secondary windings feature enamel magnet wire for the highest temperature rating in the aftermarket
  • As a tier I manufacturer with engineering and design capabilities second to none, our ignition coils are made to the highest quality standards
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Driveworks – Ignition Coil (Part No.26189)

Ignition Coil

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$35.05
Driveworks® offers a line of aftermarket parts and accessories that are commercially acceptable and competitively priced, which provides professional technicians and DIYers with an affordable alternative for repairs.

Product Features:
  • Direct-fit OE replacement ensures ease of installation
  • Designed to meet OE performance
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
  • As the leader in commercially acceptable parts, we provide professional technicians with the quality parts they need
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Carquest – Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece (Part No.26C1005)

Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece

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$42.49
Carquest ignition coils meet original equipment (OE) fit, form and function and are built to ensure reliable starting and performance. Carquest ignition coils are tested to ensure proper spark and perfect fit for each application. These ignition coils are an affordable repair choice to restore the vehicle’s ignition system performance.

Product Features:
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
  • 100% pure copper precision-wound windings increase coil life and ensure reliability and maximum coil output when needed.
  • Highly conductive aluminum alloy secondary terminal guarantees secondary coil terminals will not oxidize (rust), will provide excellent conductivity, extended coil life and will not cause excessive stress on the primary control circuit.
  • 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
  • 100% end-of-line tested to ensure confidence and product reliability, every time.
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece (Part No.EBC1715)

Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece

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Carquest Premium ignition coils meet or exceed original equipment (OE) specifications and are developed by top OE/OES manufacturers to ensure superior performance. All of our Carquest Premium ignition coils are developed by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability and long-lasting performance. These ignition coils use high-quality components and will utilize optimized designs on applications where the OE ignition coil had frequent failures. We require stringent testing standards to ensure proper fit and performance for each application and stand behind our Carquest Premium ignition coils with an industry-leading warranty. Carquest Premium ignition coils are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
  • 100% pure copper precision-wound windings increase coil life and ensure reliability and maximum coil output when needed.
  • Highly conductive aluminum alloy secondary terminal guarantees secondary coil terminals will not oxidize (rust), will provide excellent conductivity, extended coil life and will not cause excessive stress on the primary control circuit.
  • 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
  • 100% end-of-line tested to ensure confidence and product reliability, every time.
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds OE Specifications, 1 Count (Part No.EBC1414)

Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds OE Specifications, 1 Count

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$41.49
Carquest Premium ignition coils meet or exceed original equipment (OE) specifications and are developed by top OE/OES manufacturers to ensure superior performance. All of our Carquest Premium ignition coils are developed by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability and long-lasting performance. These ignition coils use high-quality components and will utilize optimized designs on applications where the OE ignition coil had frequent failures. We require stringent testing standards to ensure proper fit and performance for each application and stand behind our Carquest Premium ignition coils with an industry-leading warranty. Carquest Premium ignition coils are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:
  • Built by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability
  • Coil drivers match OE for current limit, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and multi-spark
  • Segmented secondary bobbins to distribute high voltage and prevent shorting
  • Extensive design validation testing to ensure long-lasting reliability
  • 100% end-of-line tested to ensure proper performance
  • Carquest Vehicle Solutions Technical Support available from ASE certified technicians: 1-866-687-5413
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece (Part No.EBC1518)

Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece

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$42.99
Carquest Premium ignition coils meet or exceed original equipment (OE) specifications and are developed by top OE/OES manufacturers to ensure superior performance. All of our Carquest Premium ignition coils are developed by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability and long-lasting performance. These ignition coils use high-quality components and will utilize optimized designs on applications where the OE ignition coil had frequent failures. We require stringent testing standards to ensure proper fit and performance for each application and stand behind our Carquest Premium ignition coils with an industry-leading warranty. Carquest Premium ignition coils are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
  • 100% pure copper precision-wound windings increase coil life and ensure reliability and maximum coil output when needed.
  • Highly conductive aluminum alloy secondary terminal guarantees secondary coil terminals will not oxidize (rust), will provide excellent conductivity, extended coil life and will not cause excessive stress on the primary control circuit.
  • 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
  • 100% end-of-line tested to ensure confidence and product reliability, every time.
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NGK – Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece (Part No.48780)

Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece

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$56.99
NGK ignition coils are manufactured to meet or exceed OE standards for the highest durability and operational performance, so they can be installed with confidence. NGK and their family of automotive products have over 80 year’s experience and are driven by extreme dedication to innovation, performance and quality. Developed and rigorously tested in our ISO 17025 accredited test lab under the most extreme conditions, NGK’s coil designs will outperform all others – far beyond operational environments a vehicle would actually experience

Product Features:
  • OE QUALITY: Vacuum-sealed premium epoxy resin and thermoplastic coil housings provide superior dielectric strength, voltage insulation and durability
  • OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE: Precision coil windings and laminations maximize outputs, custom NGK ASIC chipset optimizes efficiency, prevents component damage
  • EASE OF INSTALLATION: Includes mounting hardware and necessary components required for certain applications to ensure worry-free installation
  • THE NGK DIFFERENCE: Featuring superior materials and design enhancements.
  • EXTENSIVE TESTING: NGK ignition coils must pass extreme testing during manufacturing to ensure the highest quality and durability standards are met
  • PRODUCT ENGINEERING: Advanced flow and stress modeling systems preemptively identify and avoid common failure points found in OE and competitor coils
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Carquest – Direct Ignition Coil Kit (Part No.E51)

Direct Ignition Coil Kit

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$43.05
We use the finest materials and improve on OE specifications whenever possible. The result is maximum performance and longevity.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured using high-quality materials to provide superior durability and long service life
  • Designed and engineered to ensure precise performance
  • Ignition coils have solid brass high voltage terminals. The benefit is better connections and greater corrosion resistance.
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Carquest Premium – Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece (Part No.EBC1487)

Ignition Coil: Meets or Exceeds Original Equipment Specifications, 1 Piece

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$41.49
Carquest Premium ignition coils meet or exceed original equipment (OE) specifications and are developed by top OE/OES manufacturers to ensure superior performance. All of our Carquest Premium ignition coils are developed by IATF 16949 certified manufacturers for consistent durability and long-lasting performance. These ignition coils use high-quality components and will utilize optimized designs on applications where the OE ignition coil had frequent failures. We require stringent testing standards to ensure proper fit and performance for each application and stand behind our Carquest Premium ignition coils with an industry-leading warranty. Carquest Premium ignition coils are part of our Carquest Vehicle Solutions, which is a full line of engine management and electronics products that help control ignition, fuel delivery and emission systems. Carquest Vehicle Solutions are OE-quality parts designed, engineered and tested by world-class manufacturers to ensure a reliable and long-lasting repair.

Product Features:
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD), laser scanning and 3D printing – utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) – in the part design process ensures speed-to-market and a precise fit guaranteed.
  • 100% pure copper precision-wound windings increase coil life and ensure reliability and maximum coil output when needed.
  • Highly conductive aluminum alloy secondary terminal guarantees secondary coil terminals will not oxidize (rust), will provide excellent conductivity, extended coil life and will not cause excessive stress on the primary control circuit.
  • 100% thermo-shock and vibration tested to ensure superior performance in extreme conditions.
  • 100% end-of-line tested to ensure confidence and product reliability, every time.
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Carquest – Ignition Coil (Part No.26C1078)

Ignition Coil

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$34.49
Carquest Ignition Coils ensure fast starts, consistent engine performance and optimized fuel efficiency at an affordable cost.

Product Features:
  • High output
  • Long spark duration
  • High dielectric strength
  • Corrosion resistant connections
  • High reliability
  • Long service life
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1978 Lotus Esprit Ignition and Tune-Up Products

You count on your 1978 Lotus Esprit to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Ignition and Tune-Up Products. With 27 Ignition and Tune-Up Products ranging in price from $1.99 to $351.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1978 Lotus Esprit.

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Double Platinum Spark Plug: Platinum Firing, Superior Durability, Longer Life
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