Oldsmobile 442 Ignition and Tune-Up Products

Routing spark plug wires is an art form. It takes patience and time to route your wires away from the headers, through separators and to the distributor cap. Some wire sets fit perfect, but a lot of people want to build their own so they can route them exactly how they see fit. Our Universal spark plug wire sets come with the spark plug terminal and boot installed with the other end open. Distributor cap boots and terminals are included so you can cut the wire to the desired length, then install the terminal with the supplied Mini-Stripper-Crimper. It’s a little more work, but in the end it will be worth it.

Product Features:

• Extra Long 8.5mm Wires So You Can Cut To Your Designed Length
• Distributor Cap – Boots and Terminals Included
• Incl. Mini-Stripper-Crimper

Set includes terminals for engines with early type (socket) and late type (HEI spark plug top) distributor caps. 90 degree boots and terminals factory installed on one end.

Product Features:

• Extra Long 8.5mm Wires So You Can Cut To Your Designed Length
• Incl. both socket-style and spark plug-style boots and terminals
• Includes Mini-Stripper-Crimper For Factory Style Crimps
• Size Includes: [2]48/50/56 in./[3] 32 in. Wires/Boots/Terminals
• Durable outer sleeve is a proprietary compound for resistance to high heat or abrasion
• Stainless steel terminals feature dual crimp tabs to grip wire conductor and outer jacket separately

The Ignition Coil Ground Strap is designed to ground the ignition coil laminations and prevent lost power from the ignition coil.

Product Features:

• Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Attaching hardware provided (where applicable)

BWD SELECT replacement parts are designed, specified and manufactured with one goal in mind – to make them the very best. We use the finest materials and improve on OE specifications whenever possible. The result is maximum performance and longevity.

Product Features:

• 100% pure copper windings in primary and secondary bobbins improve durability and provide higher resistance to internal shorts and dielectric breakdown
• Thermoplastic housing withstands heat stress for enhanced durability
• Internal core made from grain oriented electrical steel limits loss factor within magnetic circuit to reduce heat and ensure coil endurance
• External core made from oriented silicon steel ensures durability and longevity
• Stainless steel spring resists corrosion

Vacuum Advance & LockoutThese vacuum canisters help optimize ignition advance for maximum part throttle performance and cruise speed efficiency. Our vacuum lockout plates allow for precise pickup coil position and accurate rotor phasing.

Product Features:

• PerTronix D9010 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Clockwise Vacuum Lockout Kit
• These vacuum canisters help optimize ignition advance for maximum part throttle performance and cruise speed efficiency.

This Radio Capacitor is a device that will absorb excessive voltage spikes in electrical systems. The typical location or use for a capacitor is inside a distributor tied into a point ignition system. The radio capacitor may also be called a condenser used in electrical devices which may be susceptible to voltage spikes.

Product Features:

• Application matched component to ensure the system can be returned to like new condition.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.

The traditional ACCEL combination of yellow wire and red spark plug boots has been added to these SuperStock Spiral Core 5000 Series wire sets, which feature color-matched wire and spark plug boots in blue, black, and red. With only 500 ohms/ft. of resistance, more ignition energy can reach the spark plug, producing a longer-lasting, hotter spark flame kernel. The results is higher performance through improved efficiency, quicker throttle response, and reduced emissions. This 8mm wire’s double silicone construction is rated to 550 degrees F. The high-gloss wire jacket resists moisture, chemicals, and heat extremes for longer life and great looks. The fiberglass braid adds greater pull strength and terminal retention, while the stainless steel spark plug terminals provide excellent long life, electrical conductivity, and corrosion resistance. Both universal and custom-fit applications are available for early and late model cars and trucks.

Product Features:

• 500 Ohms/ft Of Resistance
• 550 F Rated Silicone Jacket
• Stainless Steel Plug Terminals
• High RFI Suppression For Street And Strip Use
• Universal And Import Coverage
• High-strength Fiberglass Braid Construction
• Pre And Post HEI Vehicles
• 8mm High Gloss Silicone Jacket

Carquest Premium knock sensors are designed to perform in harsh engine environments and meet or exceed original equipment (O.E.) specifications. Carquest Premium knock sensors are built by manufacturers that meet IATF 16949 certified framework, an internationally recognized proof of quality in the automotive industry. We utilize advanced technology to design sensors that are, in many cases, stronger than OE parts. Carquest Premium knock sensors undergo extensive validation testing to ensure long-lasting performance and reliability. Carquest Premium knock sensors 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:

• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form and function
• Trivalent iridescent chromate plating prevents corrosion
• Silicone seals prevent moisture intrusion preventing false codes and sensor failure
• Wiring harnesses utilize high-temperature insulation when applicable
• Extensive design validation testing and 100% end-of-line tested
• Carquest Vehicle Solutions Technical Support available from ASE certified technicians: 1-866-687-5413

The distributor is just one piece 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:

• Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications
• OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function

Upgrade your vehicle with ZEVO® LED miniature bulbs for added style, performance, and the many benefits of LEDs. Instantly enhance the interior and exterior lighting applications of your vehicle with a modern bright white light for head-turning style and increased visibility by other motorists. Easy-to-install with a robust design and high-quality components, ZEVO replacement bulbs are backed by a limited warranty to provide exceptional performance through the life of the vehicle. Also available in an array of colors to update your car or truck.

Product Features:

• HIGH EFFICIENY: Delivers greater clarity with less power consumption and longer bulb life when compared to standard incandescent bulbs
• RELIABLE: Thermal management to maximize life, matched with robust design that withstands temperature and shock for optimal performance
• NON-POLARITY DESIGN: Plug & play easy installation; SYLVANIA ZEVO LED bulbs light on two sides and can be installed either direction
• INSTANT ON: Provide full brightness instantly, giving drivers around you more time to react, compared to the slower light-up with Incandescent bulbs
• BRIGHT WHITE LIGHT: Ideal for use in Daytime running lights (DRL), back up/reverse, map, dome, trunk, cargo and license plate light bulb replacement
• HYPERFLASH: For some vehicles, installing a load equalizer may be required to eliminate hyper flash or dashboard error messages
• EASY DIY INSTALLATION: A direct replacement for the factory bulbs in your vehicle, no modification required
• SMART MAINTENANCE: Always replace bulbs in pairs to ensure equal brightness and color.
• SAFETY: High-quality SYLVANIA bulbs are designed to perform to all relevant safety standards set for the lighting application.
• TRUSTED BRAND: SYLVANIA is a trusted OEM automotive lighting manufacturer, with over 100 years of superior optical engineering experience

NGK V-Power spark plugs offer reliable performance and improved ignitability over standard nickel plugs. Engineered specifically for OE applications, the special V-cut nickel alloy center electrode and concave ground electrode of NGK’s V-Power spark plug increases ignitability providing quicker starts and smoother idle. NGK’s legendary high grade alumina silicate ceramic creates a stronger insulator for optimal dielectric performance. Trivalent metal plating ensures superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties.

Product Features:

• ACTUAL OE or EQUIVALENT DESIGN: OEM quality construction nickel alloy center electrode with V-groove provides consistent performance
• RECOMMENDED USAGE: Best for vehicles with OE nickel alloy plugs, not recommended on vehicles with factory precious metal plugs
• NGK’s OE CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY: High grade alumina silicate ceramic creates a stronger insulator for optimal dielectric 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
• TRIVALENT METAL PLATING: Delivers superior anti-corrosion and anti-seizing properties, ensuring ease of installation and removal

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.

ACDelco Professional Ignition Condenser is a high quality aftermarket replacement component for one or more of the following vehicle systems: cooling, hvac, ignition, starting and charging, body-electrical and lighting, wiper and washer, and/or engine fuel management. This premium aftermarket condenser is manufactured to meet or exceed your expectations for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:

• Professional, premium aftermarket replacement
• Provides the performance and dependability you expect from ACDelco
• Manufactured to meet expectations for fit, form, and function

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 Ignition Modules are built by an ignition systems manufacturer with expertise in the entire vehicle spark system.

Product Features:

• CARQUEST Ignition Modules creates and refines the timing of the engine using various sensors and readings throughout the spark system in order to create an efficiently running engine.
• CARQUEST Ignition Modules use current and voltage limiting circuitry in order to prevent the ignition coil from over voltage/current. Over voltages can allow for coils to create excessive heat which can damage to the ignition module resulting in check eng
• CARQUEST Ignition Modules are 100% individually tested for all product functionalities including over voltage, timing and dwell.

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

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.

Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system or operating system fault.

Product Features:

• Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.

Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution to the original problem is made. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system fault.

Product Features:

• Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• WVE electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• Product constructed to meet all design and operating characteristics as intended by the manufacturer.
• OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function

BWD SELECT designs, specifies, and manufactures replacement parts with one goal in mind-make them the very best. To maximize performance and longevity, we use the finest materials and improve on OE specifications, whenever possible.

Product Features:

• High-quality direct replacement electrical connector allows you to replace only the damaged connector instead of the entire harness for a cost-effective repair
• The terminal is manufactured with high grade materials such as copper alloy, brass, and phosphor bronze.  The housing is fabricated using polyamide resins.  All of the materials together provide the connectors with prolonged life and superior performance.
• All electrical connectors are 100% tested for proper mechanical and electrical fit, form and function
• Offering thousands of high-quality pigtails & sockets for nearly every electrical job
• Noise-suppressing coating on segment prevents electrical interference with radio and other electronic circuits

These ACCEL Super Stock wire sets are a true performance upgrade replacement for OE types. Efficient delivery of spark energy for a good price. Silicone boots with zinc-plated steel terminals.

Product Features:

• Graphite supression eliminates RFI/EMI
• 3,000 to 7,000 ohms per foot of resistance
• Silicone Spark Plug Boots
• 450 Degree Temperature Rating

For over thirty years, the Ignitor has proven itself in applications ranging from race cars to tractors. The Ignitor replaces breaker points and troublesome factory electronic ignitions with a dependable, self contained and maintenance free electronic ignition.

Product Features:

• PerTronix 1181 Ignitor Delco 8 cyl
• Delivers twice the voltage to the spark plugs, increasing horsepower, fuel economy, and spark plug life.

ACCEL’s SuperStock 4000 series spark plug wire sets are designed to upgrade an OE ignition system for high-spark delivery levels for street driven applications. The 450 degree F rated silicone jacket is extruded over a tightly woven, rugged fiberglass braid. The braid is applied over high dielectric strength EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) inner insulation for ignition wire performance that exceeds SAE specifications.

Product Features:

• 7mm Yellow Silicone Jacket
• Street-driven Applications
• Copper Core
• Orange Spark Plug Boots
• Pre HEI Vehicles
• Universal Wire Set

Carquest Premium Vehicle Solutions provides high-quality solutions for a wide range of applications. The Ignition Switch allows for reliable control of the vehicle’s electrical systems and engine start-up, enhancing convenience and ensuring consistent performance during operation. Engineered for maximum performance and durability, our products are built to excel in even the most demanding conditions, ensuring reliable operation and long-lasting value.

Product Features:

• Durable Construction: Designed with high-quality materials to withstand harsh environmental conditions, ensuring long-lasting performance in extreme temperatures, vibrations, and moisture exposure.
• Precision Engineering: Accurate sensing and switching capabilities provide reliable performance, reducing the risk of malfunctions and improving vehicle safety and efficiency.
• Easy Installation & Maintenance: Designed for quick installation and minimal upkeep, reducing downtime and repair costs for both manufacturers and consumers.
• Fit/Form/Function: Each vehicle electronic component is engineered to meet or surpass OEM standards, ensuring precise fit, optimal functionality, and reliable performance.