Mercedes-Benz 450SE Ignition and Tune-Up Products

The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:

• All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Cap terminal conductor wires formed with precision guided machines to ensure precise final location in the final housing assembly.
• Terminal inserts manufactured to precise tolerances to ensure a guaranteed electrical connection between the cap conductor wires and spark plug wire terminals.
• Distributor rotor blade coated with RFI coating to prevent electrical magnetic interference with the vehicles electrical system.
• Distributor and rotor housings manufactured using the latest plastic technologies to guarantee di-electric strength and long life cycle.

Spark Plug Wire Set

Autolite Platinum spark plugs are crafted for exceptional performance and durability, making them an ideal choice for older engine designs. Featuring a platinum center electrode firing tip, they ensure quicker firing, smoother starts, and enhanced fuel efficiency. The platinum construction resists gap erosion, extending the service life, while the high alumina ceramic insulator provides superior thermal conductivity and insulation for added strength. A multi-rib insulator design prevents flash-over, ensuring reliable operation, and the nickel-plated shell offers excellent corrosion resistance for long-lasting durability. With a mid-projection standard center electrode and a flat seat type, these performance-grade spark plugs deliver consistent results. The combination of a platinum tip and nickel ground electrode ensures optimal ignition, making these spark plugs a dependable upgrade for improved acceleration and overall engine efficiency.

Product Features:

• Engineered with a platinum firing tip that prevents gap erosion for longer service life.
• Its high alumina ceramic insulator provides thermal conductivity and superior insulation for increased strength.
• The multi-rib insulator prevents flash-over.
• Designed with a nickel-plated shell that is corrosion resistant to provide increased durability for extended life.
• The mid-projection center electrode design ensures consistent ignition performance, enhancing engine efficiency and reliability.

The Iridium Power Spark Plug features the world’s smallest iridium center electrode at just 0.4mm, delivering unmatched spark precision for maximum combustion efficiency. Engineered with patented 360-degree laser welding, it ensures durability and reliability even under extreme conditions, withstanding temperatures over 4000 Deg F. The U-groove and taper-cut ground electrode design enhances flame propagation, optimizing engine performance. Its burnished nickel plating provides superior resistance to high temperatures and corrosion, making it ideal for long-term use. Designed for a wide range of applications, including classic and collector cars, this spark plug offers superior performance with increased horsepower and improved fuel efficiency. Requiring 5,000 volts less to fire compared to conventional plugs, it ensures reliable starts and fewer misfires, even under heavy loads. Constructed with a durable iridium center electrode tip and a flat seat type, the Iridium Power Spark Plug guarantees long-lasting performance, making it a top choice for drivers seeking efficiency, power, and reliability.

Product Features:

• World’s smallest Iridium Center Electrode (0.4mm) for improved spark for maximum combustion
• Patented 360-degree laser welding assembly process
• U-groove and taper cut ground electrode to maximize flame propagation.
• Withstands temperatures greater than 4000 degree Fahrenheit
• Burnished nickel plating for high temperature endurance and superior corrosion resistance
• Wide range of part numbers for thousands of applications, including classic and collector cars
• Iridium Power
• Superior Performance: Patented technology allows the Iridium Power plug to outperform any other spark plug on the market, delivering more horsepower and better fuel efficiency.
• Low Voltage Requirement: Requires 5,000 volts less to fire compared to conventional spark plugs, making it highly efficient and reliable under extreme conditions.
• Enhanced Engine Starts: Experience faster and easier engine starts with fewer misfires, even under heavy loads, thanks to the advanced design of the DENSO Iridium Power spark plug.
• Durable Iridium Material: Constructed with a durable iridium center electrode tip and a flat seat type, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.

Copper Plus spark plug delivers reliable performance and durability, making it an excellent choice for maintaining your vehicle’s efficiency. Featuring a copper core center electrode, it ensures precise heat range control, promoting longer life and consistent wear. The nickel-tipped center and ground electrodes enhance conductivity and heat management, while superior corrosion resistance ensures lasting reliability in various conditions. Designed to meet ISO and SAE Standards, this spark plug guarantees proven performance and compatibility with standard replacement needs. Its flat seat type and integrated resistor further contribute to dependable functionality, making it a trusted solution for optimal engine operation.

Product Features:

• Copper Plus – Dependable Performance and Durability
• Copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range for longer life
• Superior corrosion resistance
• Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance
• Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance

The Copper Plus spark plug is engineered for dependable performance and durability, making it an ideal choice for standard replacement needs. Featuring a copper core center electrode, it ensures precise heat range control for extended lifespan and consistent functionality. The nickel-tipped center and ground electrodes enhance conductivity while resisting wear, ensuring reliable ignition performance over time. Built to ISO and SAE Standards, this spark plug guarantees proven performance and superior corrosion resistance, even in demanding conditions. Its flat seat design further contributes to secure installation and optimal compatibility with a wide range of vehicles. Whether you’re maintaining your vehicle or seeking a durable replacement, this spark plug delivers exceptional value with its robust construction and reliable operation.

Product Features:

• Copper Plus – Dependable Performance.
• Copper core center electrode allows for accurate control of heat range for longer life
• Patented TinTac and ULTRASEAL coated shell for maximum corrosion resistance
• Patented SAC-9 semiconductor resistor for maximum EMI & RFI suppression
• Built to ISO and SAE standards for proven performance

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

The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:

• All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Cap terminal conductor wires formed with precision guided machines to ensure precise final location in the final housing assembly.
• Terminal inserts manufactured to precise tolerances to ensure a guaranteed electrical connection between the cap conductor wires and spark plug wire terminals.
• Distributor rotor blade coated with RFI coating to prevent electrical magnetic interference with the vehicles electrical system.
• Distributor and rotor housings manufactured using the latest plastic technologies to guarantee di-electric strength and long life cycle.

The distributor cap & rotor are just two pieces of this type of ignition system which is typically driven by the engine’s camshaft. The distributor is the device that delivers the ignition spark to the spark plugs at a precise time, and spark timing is critical. Any wear or component out of place in this type of system will result in failure. Within the distributor and mounted to it are many individual pieces which allow the distributor and system to be maintained and repaired to keep it in top working order.

Product Features:

• All products are constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Cap terminal conductor wires formed with precision guided machines to ensure precise final location in the final housing assembly.
• Terminal inserts manufactured to precise tolerances to ensure a guaranteed electrical connection between the cap conductor wires and spark plug wire terminals.
• Distributor rotor blade coated with RFI coating to prevent electrical magnetic interference with the vehicles electrical system.
• Distributor and rotor housings manufactured using the latest plastic technologies to guarantee di-electric strength and long life cycle.

This spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation on specified vehicles to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage. It is engineered for durability and reliable performance.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this spark plug non fouler is designed for easy installation to protect spark plugs from fouling and damage on specified vehicles
• Ideal solution – this non-fouler preserves spark plug life and is a reliable replacement for an original non-fouler that has failed due to corrosion
• Durable construction – made from quality components to ensure reliable performance and a long service life
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

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
• 100% end-of-line tested to ensure proper performance
• Carquest Vehicle Solutions Technical Support available from ASE certified technicians: 1-866-687-5413