Volvo Penta Ignition Cable Kit 3888328 | 5.0L 5.7L V8

Volvo Penta Ignition Cable Kit Part No. 3888328

This is the OEM ignition cable kit for selected Volvo Penta GM-based V8 gasoline engines. The Volvo Penta maintenance catalog specifically identifies 3888328 as the plug-wire set for the V8-225 / V8-270 / V8-300 / V8-320 engine family, with strong coverage extending across 5.0L and 5.7L Gi, GXi, OSi, and OSXi applications using the flat / spider-style distributor cap.

Compatible Applications

Maintenance catalog-confirmed applications (V8-225 / 270 / 300 / 320 family):

• 5.0GXi
• 5.0OSi
• 5.7Gi
• 5.7GXi
• 5.7OSi
• 5.7OSXi
• V8-225
• V8-270
• V8-300
• V8-320

Broader catalog references also associate 3888328 with additional 5.0L and 5.7L V8 variants. Confirm by engine model, serial number, and distributor-cap style before ordering.

Serial Number & Distributor Fitment Notice

Do not order by displacement alone. Volvo Penta used more than one ignition-wire and distributor configuration across 5.0L and 5.7L gasoline engines. Before ordering, confirm:

• Exact engine model and suffix
• Serial number
• Distributor-cap style (this kit is associated with the flat / spider-style cap)
• Existing ignition cable part number from your engines parts diagram

When to Replace

Replace this ignition cable kit when:

• Plug wires are cracked, brittle, or heat-damaged
• Boots are split or no longer grip the terminals securely
• Misfire or intermittent ignition faults trace to excessive wire resistance
• Arcing is visible in the ignition-wire area
• The distributor cap and rotor are being renewed and the existing wires are aged or of unknown service history

Installation Notes

Replace and route wires one at a time where possible to preserve the correct firing order. Fully seat each terminal at both the distributor cap and spark plug, and route cables away from exhaust manifolds, sharp edges, and moving components. During the same service, inspect the related Volvo Penta Distributor Cap 3858975 and Volvo Penta Distributor Rotor 3858977.

Related Parts

• Volvo Penta Distributor Cap 3858975
• Volvo Penta Distributor Rotor 3858977
• Volvo Penta Spark Plug Kit 21467472

Superseded / Alternate Part Numbers

• Superseded: 3859000
• Current OEM (this part): 3888328

Parts Desk Insights

Best use: Order 3888328 when a tune-up or ignition troubleshooting confirms the wire set needs replacement on a 5.0L or 5.7L V8 with the flat / spider-style distributor cap. It pairs directly with the 3858975 cap and 3858977 rotor for a complete ignition service on applicable engines.

Common customer issue: Ignition wire sets are easy to mis-order because several V8 configurations look similar on paper but use different cap or routing layouts. Always verify the distributor-cap style and confirm via the serial-number-based parts lookup before ordering especially on engines where earlier and later ignition systems coexisted across the same displacement.