1986 Detomaso Pantera Ignition Parts

Engine:
5.8L V8

The 1986 Detomaso Pantera has 24 ignition parts with verified fitment on this page — 4 part types and 14 brands, covering the 5.8L V8 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

The ignition system on the 1986 Detomaso Pantera delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. The largest groups are Ignition Coil (11 parts), Spark Plug (10 parts) and Spark Plug Wire (2 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.

Distributor Mounting Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VICTOR REINZ 411040300
🇺🇸 US
O-Ring Type
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the Distributor Mounting. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Ignition Coil

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKP Popular SKUC12
🇺🇸 US
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B&B BB6012
🇺🇸 US
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FVP UC12F
🇺🇸 US
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HOLSTEIN 2IGC0056
🇺🇸 US
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC12T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular U505
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Professional
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WELLS Popular 5C1026
🇺🇸 US
Requires External Resistor: YES
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ACDELCO E552C
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Professional
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UC12
🇺🇸 US
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS C500
🇺🇸 US
Mounting Hardware Included: No
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WALKER PRODUCTS 9201001
🇺🇸 US
Single Coil
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This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.

Spark Plug

Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.035", 0.04", 0.043", 0.044" and 0.045". Replacement brands in this table include ACDELCO, CHAMPION and MOTORCRAFT.

Copper / Nickel

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular CR43TS
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalConventional
Fitment notes — ACDELCO CR43TS
ProfessionalConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Original Equipment-Recommended Gap: .035
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CHAMPION 18
🇺🇸 US
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.045"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 18
Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.045"
OE TypeOE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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MOTORCRAFT SP450X
🇺🇸 US
Copper
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT SP450X
Copper
Gap: 0.044Copper-A
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Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO 41803
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
ProfessionalDouble Platinum
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 41803
ProfessionalDouble PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.043"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035" (IN)
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CHAMPION 7018
🇺🇸 US
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.04"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 7018
Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.04"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AUTOLITE XP25
🇺🇸 US
Display PackQTY2
Fitment notes — AUTOLITE XP25
Display PackQTY2Iridium XPPre-Set Gap: 0.044"
Gap .035 (In) 0.9 (mm)
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SKP SP1009
🇺🇸 US
Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip
Fitment notes — SKP SP1009
Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip
Gap: .035/0.9mm
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Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular 2
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
GoldRapidfire
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 2
GoldRapidfireCore Nose Length: 0.812 InPre-Set Gap: 0.045"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035" (IN)
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CHAMPION 3018
🇺🇸 US
Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.04"
Fitment notes — CHAMPION 3018
Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.04"
OE-Recommended Gap: 0.035"
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MOTORCRAFT SP502X
🇺🇸 US
Platinum Spark PlugPlatinum
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT SP502X
Platinum Spark PlugPlatinumSpark Plug Approximate Resistor Value: 2,00012,000
with 14mm ThreadGap: 0.035"/0.9mm
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This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.

Spark Plug Wire

Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DENSO 6718078
🇺🇸 US
Spark Plug Wire Set8mm
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WALKER PRODUCTS 9241400
🇺🇸 US
Direct FitSet
Fitment notes — WALKER PRODUCTS 9241400
Direct FitSetSuppression Core
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This table covers the Spark Plug wires.

Buying Ignition Parts for a 1986 Detomaso Pantera

On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.

  • Confirm you have the 5.8L V8 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Ignition Coil and Spark Plug .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ignition parts fit the 1986 Detomaso Pantera?

Our catalog currently lists 24 ignition parts for the 1986 Detomaso Pantera across 4 subcategories and 14 brands, covering the 5.8L V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1986 Detomaso Pantera?

Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What spark-plug gap is listed for the 1986 Detomaso Pantera?

Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.035", 0.04", 0.043", 0.044" and 0.045". Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1986 Detomaso Pantera was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1986 Detomaso Pantera?

Every part on this page is matched to the 5.8L V8 engine. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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