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Cadet57

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PostSubject: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyThu May 15, 2014 11:48 am

Another header noob question. Obviously, I want to keep the wires away from heat as much as I can, I'm getting a set of the valve cover mount looms to keep the wires away from the headers, but what about the boots? I've seen the socks, but those look ugly as hell. Or will a good set of wires be all I need? PS, the headers are coated, not sure if that makes a difference.
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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyThu May 15, 2014 1:22 pm

Does your car have center mount valve covers?
If it does, you should be fine with just the looms.
You just have to make sure you have as much clearance as possible & that the wires are secure in that position.
After you road test it get a visual on it to make sure nothing shifted.

Youre right...the boots are fugly & are hard to put on pre-assembled wire sets, so forget them
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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyThu May 15, 2014 1:34 pm

sdstick wrote:
Does your car have center mount valve covers?
If it does, you should be fine with just the looms.
You just have to make sure you have as much clearance as possible & that the wires are secure in that position.
After you road test it get a visual on it to make sure nothing shifted.

Youre right...the boots are fugly & are hard to put on pre-assembled wire sets, so forget them

Yes, it does have the centerbolt covers. I'm going with these looms:

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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyThu May 15, 2014 1:46 pm

Do they COME in pink?

You'll be fine, its all about clearance & tension

If the wires CAN hit the header, they WILL...& you'll know it shortly thereafter
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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyThu May 15, 2014 1:53 pm

sdstick wrote:
Do they COME in pink?

You'll be fine, its all about clearance & tension

If the wires CAN hit the header, they WILL...& you'll know it shortly thereafter

XS Purple is as close as it gets. Razz 

I'm personally getting them in black.  Laughing 
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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyThu May 15, 2014 2:19 pm

I have the regular over the valve cover loom set from thunder racing.
I was planning to use the factory lt1 metal boot covers on mine.
I have only had a problem once with wires vs headers and it's because I bought super long wires and tried using zip ties to hold them out of the way Surprised 
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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyTue May 20, 2014 10:10 am

One more question. Call me paranoid, but I want to get a decent set of wires too. What are some options in 7 or 8mm that can stand up to headers?
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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyTue May 20, 2014 12:22 pm

I use MSD...but I pay to much for things sometimes. Surprised 

I've heard Taylor are good & at a cheaper price

Any modern good quality wire will be fine as long as you route & secure properly.



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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyTue May 20, 2014 1:04 pm

sdstick wrote:
I use MSD...but I pay to much for things sometimes. Surprised 

I've heard Taylor are good & at a cheaper price

Any modern good quality wire will be fine as long as you route & secure properly.




I ended up going with some MSD's. I read mixed things on the Taylors, but the MSD's I looked up were pretty well received. $40 for the set too.
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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyTue May 20, 2014 1:16 pm

I have a set of Accels on my truck, they are likely 15+ years old and still work perfect.
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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyTue May 20, 2014 3:02 pm

Cadet57 wrote:
sdstick wrote:
I use MSD...but I pay to much for things sometimes. Surprised 

I've heard Taylor are good & at a cheaper price

Any modern good quality wire will be fine as long as you route & secure properly.




I ended up going with some MSD's. I read mixed things on the Taylors, but the MSD's I looked up were pretty well received. $40 for the set too.

You wont be disappointed
I tried to blame them one time (& even cannibalized one to prove it)...wasnt the wire
Did I mention proper routing & securing 10X yet?... Cool 
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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyTue May 20, 2014 3:12 pm

sdstick wrote:

Did I mention proper routing & securing 10X yet?... Cool 

I think that was #10  Laughing Arrow 
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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyThu May 22, 2014 8:05 pm

Make sure your ac hoses arent too close to the headers also.....made that mistake with mine.  No 
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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyThu May 22, 2014 8:09 pm

cloud 9 wrote:
Make sure your ac hoses arent too close to the headers also.....made that mistake with mine.  No 

TBI AC hoses run on top.  Arrow 
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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyThu May 22, 2014 8:15 pm

Lol...wish I had a $1 for every time I talked LT1 to a TBI guy... Razz 
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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyThu May 22, 2014 8:19 pm

sdstick wrote:
Lol...wish I had a $1 for every time I talked LT1 to a TBI guy... Razz 

You'd probably have about $50 just from me.  Laughing 
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PostSubject: Re: Plug Wires and Headers   Plug Wires and Headers EmptyThu May 22, 2014 8:25 pm

My Bad...I don't know nuthin bout tbi motors  albino 
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