Overview
NGK Variable Pitch resistor cables provide uniform resistance and insure
outstanding electrical conductivity in high quality cables. This produces the
impedance necessary to suppress radio interference throughout the entire
frequency spectrum.
The RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) noise is generated by ignition systems and can
interfere with computer controls and on-board electronic
systems of late model vehicles. When used in combination with resistor spark plugs,
NGK resistor cables provide exceptional noise suppression without negatively affecting engine
performance.
A layer of ferrite magnetic material wrapped with variable
pitch metal wire covers the fiberglass strand core. The inner layer of
insulation is made of polyvinyl chloride, with a heat resistance of 100ºC.
The outer jacket is made of one of two materials, depending upon the application.
These materials are:
1) EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Dien Monomer) a rubber compound that is heat resistant to 180ºC
2) NGK's new silicone vinyl insulation that is heat resistant to 250ºC
NGK cable resistance is only a fraction of that found in ordinary solid carbon core
resistor cables. Ordinary solid carbon-core wires, used as original equipment
on most Japanese vehicles, are not as efficient and effective.
In addition, the resistance of solid
carbon-core wires tends to increase over a period of time, while the
resistance of NGK's wire-wound cables remain virtually unchanged. While resistance
is necessary to suppress radio frequency interference (RFI), too much resistance
reduces sparking and ignition energy.
NGK resistor cables are packaged in sets consisting of one coil wire
(where applicable), and four, five or six plug wires, as appropriate.
Every set is tailored to the right cable length for the exact make and model specified.