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stsalvage

03-02-2013 03:05 AM

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1973 corvette plug wires are the wire you need to run the front 2 wires to 1-3 2-4 they are long enough to run throw the motor mounts and the Corvette used the RamHorns exhaust up to 1973 so when ordering HEI plug wires ask for the 1973 Corvette cus in 1974 they went to a different exhaust system no more Ramhorns

Tx Firefighter

03-02-2013 08:24 AM

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These are 76 Vette wires. They fit perfectly to route them as the stock wires were but these have the HEI ends. No reason to go to the trouble of custom making them.

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...rmtruck093.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...rmtruck097.jpg

Yes, I know you can't see the plug wires on the engines I build. That's the point of my pictures. They are there but out of sight. When plug wires are properly routed, they last a long, long time.

redryder

09-21-2014 03:25 PM

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Does someone have a part # or link to the correct wires? I would like to route under the manifolds but the corvette wires I ordered are not quite long enough. I would like to not mess around with ordering a bunch of different wire sets. It's for an hei distributor.

rlrcpa

11-30-2014 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross (Post 4069790)

bringing this one back from the dead... borrowed a pic from Bruce88... I already have 90 degree boots on my wires or i'd go this route... looks nice.

40200 - JEGS 8.0mm Red Hot Power Wires

RNM-1101S - R&M billet wire looms

I am having a hard time finding the valve cover bolts that are long enough; any advice?

Lou Boffa

11-30-2014 11:14 PM

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Here's mine. I built the plug wires. straight plugs.

rlrcpa

11-30-2014 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou Boffa (Post 6939717)

Here's mine. I built the plug wires. straight plugs.

I am trying to replicate your setup on my 327 SBC.

I have to use the spacer to raise the wire loom above my ram horn exhaust manifolds, but I am having difficulty finding a bolt long enough, any advice.

slikside

12-01-2014 12:42 AM

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subscribed.

Already Gone

12-01-2014 12:53 AM

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subscribed

Lou Boffa

12-01-2014 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rlrcpa (Post 6939777)

I got my bolts and lock washers at Lowes and cut the spacers from stainless steel tubing. I've been surprised how well the wires keep their shape over time. Now that I have the wire lengths, it will be easy to build them when they need to be replaced. Good luck

rlrcpa

12-02-2014 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou Boffa (Post 6940143)

Thanks!

Lee H

12-02-2014 07:30 PM

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Here's three pictures, HEI with Rams, 1st is looking down, 2nd is front cylinders, 3rd is rears. Forth picture just for kicks, 72 C10, hedman 68608 headers, AFR angle plug heads.

rlrcpa

12-02-2014 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury (Post 5921982)

I know I said I ran my wires as per diagram but that was before I rebuilt my engine. After the rebuild I used the billet aluminum wire managers and went over the top of the ram horns. I used the Kevlar wire shields to protect the wires from the high heat stored in the manifold. The wire managers keep the wires far enough away from the manifold that I have not had any trouble.

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...psc062ed9b.jpg

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...pscb5a831e.jpg

How is the wire loom mounted to the valve cover bolt? I can't see from the picture. Is there a spacer, did you have to modify your T Bar bolt?

Lou Boffa

12-03-2014 05:15 PM

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beautiful!

Dunenutt

12-03-2014 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross (Post 4069790)

Thats how mine are, and it works great. I need to install the nomex sleeves on the ones behind the downspout though.

54belair

12-04-2014 12:31 AM

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Ordered wires and loom tonite!!

Couldnt fine the r&m loom but subed the one Jegs sells under their name. Oughta work!!

richards72chevy

06-20-2015 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross (Post 4069790)

Nice.

72farmer

02-04-2016 02:47 PM

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Thread is old but really helps.I am trying to route wires like the factory.

toolboxchev

02-04-2016 03:25 PM

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Accel makes a set they will fit almost any SBC as they are a custom set for a BBC.

Part # 5040Y

On my second set in 100k. Have a set in waiting.

WarMonger

02-04-2016 05:23 PM

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45 degree ceramic plug wires. Jeggs wire holders

Coursey

07-28-2016 09:00 AM

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Is most people using a cut to fit wire?

B. W.

07-28-2016 10:20 AM

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I used 75-77 vette wires, Car Quest P/N 35-8155. I haven't got them exactly where I want them yet but it gives you an idea. Some are definitely too long, I'll cut to fit later. One is slightly short, I may move things around to get it right. the wires will be loomed on the rear of the heads using later mode GM looms replicating the original style.

Bobby

Lou Boffa

07-28-2016 12:18 PM

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yup, custom built worked for me. That way they curve and fit perfectly. 180degree SP connectors. Suggestion-if you go this route, build 2 sets at the same time. That way you have a replacement already built for when they need to be changed..imho.

Coursey

07-29-2016 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by OhioDan (Post 2758496)

Randy, Here's the way I routed mine with HEI and ramshorn exhaust. Pic shows point dist. instead of HEI, but it routes the same. Hope this helps? You can get the plugwire stands from GMCPauls. He has them in stock.

I sent GMCPual an email. But have not got a response.

Is part numbers 1713723, 1713724, and 1713726 the correct part numbers?

rvrfoot

05-07-2017 10:27 PM

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Looking for wires holders too.Attachment 1649972

MikeN

08-16-2017 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rack Man (Post 4070749)

Here's how I did mine...mostly stock routing except I did not run the front wires behind the manifolds as I couldn't find a good place to the hold them secure and was worried about burning them.....so I used a clip on the frame..

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_2wzS50GoNjQ/SW...0/100_0096.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_2wzS50GoNjQ/SU...s%20%23102.jpg

So that 4-wire support at the very rear of the engine, right above the oil filter - what is the thread size and pitch on the bolt that secures it to the block? My engine is already installed in the chassis. Want to make sure I have used he right hardware before I torture myself trying to finesse it in with those tight quarters.

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