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Amr84ss · 06-18-2014, 11:44 PM

I am running TBSS headers and have some boots touching the header tubes. What wire set are you guys running? I think I need something with 90 degree boots.

BR3W CITY · 06-19-2014, 01:57 AM

Taylor racing wires clear my tbss manifolds, but so did my stock wires.

66LSx · 06-19-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Amr84ss

I am running TBSS headers and have some boots touching the header tubes. What wire set are you guys running? I think I need something with 90 degree boots.

Doesn't MSD 32829 have formable boots?

What I bought for my DTY 324 headers at least......

Haven't put them on yet

**truckdude239** · 06-20-2014, 12:04 AM

The stock wire on my 4.8 clear the this manifolds

ls1nova71 · 06-20-2014, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Amr84ss

I am running TBSS headers and have some boots touching the header tubes. What wire set are you guys running? I think I need something with 90 degree boots.

You're running HEADERS not manifolds, right? If so, you don't need 90* boots, you need 45* boots otherwise the wire will be pointed toward the valve cover too much. I'm not much more help than that, but I need the same thing. Like the other poster showed, some wires are bendable, which is probably what I'll end up with unless this thread produces something better.

Wasted Income · 06-20-2014, 02:11 PM

Firecore 50 wires. They are expensive, but they will put any boot you need on them (mix and match if you want) and make them to any length you need.

https://www.customwiresets.com/home.php?cat=3

MSD wires are JUNK.

BR3W CITY · 06-20-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

MSD wires are JUNK.

I'm starting to think most wires are junk. I've had MSD burn out, I've had Taylors seperate from the boot, I've had no-name silicon ones seperate from the boot. I've been told Granatelli are higher quality, but god-awfully pricey.

Wasted Income · 06-20-2014, 05:01 PM

The firecores boots are bonded to the wire jacket, so they are really resistant to pulling the terminal off of the wire end.

Lots of drag racers use them, and remove them after every pass to check plugs, and run them for years at that rate.

They also seem to snap onto the spark plug and coil better than the MSDs too. A nice crisp click.

BR3W CITY · 06-20-2014, 05:52 PM

That would be nice; I hate wiggling the boots after every hard pull.

BTW.....Me thinks our F-body needs to run ya next time I'm down in IL for some tuning. I'd like to see how it does vs your blazer.

Amr84ss · 06-21-2014, 12:52 AM

Thanks guys for the replies. I am going to use some Taylor wires that it got today. They still touch the header tube but not as bad as the stock ones did.

crazy longhorn · 06-21-2014, 11:28 PM

Not here to "rain on your paraide"....but you do not want the boots even just touching the headers! I plan to run an MSD set on mine....listed above, with bendable ends. A couple of the stockers still touch the headers , on my truck, but have steel sleeves on them? That makes it pretty damn hard to burn the boot. I have clearance the header(4 spots), & think that the MSD wires will fit my ride. I heard 45 degrees down the line....but it should be a 135 degree on the boot bend, to fit that (If I am thinking right). I am sure that the MSd's will fit my app, & I have not had any issues with them, or the Accel wires? Longhorn

68c10airstream · 06-22-2014, 01:06 AM

I'm running tight tuck sanderson headers on my 5.3 and touch the boots. I probably have 5,000 miles using the stock wires with the factory aluminum boot sleeves and i installed aftermarket fiberglass plug wire protector sleeves (available in various colors). I slid the boot off the wire on the coil end, slid the fiberglass sleeve all the way down onto the start of the boot for the spark plug and reinstalled the coil end boot. Some of my wires are touching the header tube no matter what i do and no issues of burnt boots or misfires. Good luck, Brian Fuller

Andy4639 · 06-22-2014, 05:13 AM

I have MSD on mine. Hawks installed them. But after a 3300 mile trip they are still working fine.

Wasted Income · 06-23-2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

BTW.....Me thinks our F-body needs to run ya next time I'm down in IL for some tuning. I'd like to see how it does vs your blazer.

"Our" f-body? You got a turd in your pocket or sumthin?

crazy longhorn · 06-24-2014, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

"Our" f-body? You got a turd in your pocket or sumthin?

....that would be one stinky pocket

Sorry guys, I just had to add a bit

Longhorn

BR3W CITY · 06-24-2014, 01:41 PM

"Sir why does your car smell funny?"
"I hit a Skunk"
...
"Whats in the duffle bag?"
"ummm...the skunk?"
"ok, thanks for not leaving it on the road"

Best encounter with anyone with a badge ever.

The "our" would be my associates, the ones with normal jobs who don't spend all day on forums with YOU PEOPLE.

We've got an 02 WS6 which was the vehicle in question. We also just started up a 74 'Maro, one of the ones with the goofy nose. That ones probably a little fast for ya

Wasted Income · 06-24-2014, 02:58 PM

Oh. I see. Sounds like some race car chit. Well I don't know why you'd think my truck is anything of note? It's just a crusty old family cruiser...pump gas, leather seats, ice cold AC, 2 baby seats in the back, grocery getter....

...But I guess if we're racing other peoples' cars, I have a few "associates" of my own with some nice cars...all local buddys of mine. Probably nothing for your rubber nosed rocket though...

crazy longhorn · 06-25-2014, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

"Sir why does your car smell funny?"
"I hit a Skunk"
...
"Whats in the duffle bag?"
"ummm...the skunk?"
"ok, thanks for not leaving it on the road"

Best encounter with anyone with a badge ever.

The "our" would be my associates, the ones with normal jobs who don't spend all day on forums with YOU PEOPLE.

We've got an 02 WS6 which was the vehicle in question. We also just started up a 74 'Maro, one of the ones with the goofy nose. That ones probably a little fast for ya

From time to time, the wifey, says "I smell a skunk"....I have to walk downstairs, to see what my sons are up to? Back up stairs,(after a while) the old woman asks me , what is up with your eyes! Oh nothing babe, just a little tired

Longhorn

BR3W CITY · 06-26-2014, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Oh. I see. Sounds like some race car chit. Well I don't know why you'd think my truck is anything of note? It's just a crusty old family cruiser...pump gas, leather seats, ice cold AC, 2 baby seats in the back, grocery getter....

...But I guess if we're racing other peoples' cars, I have a few "associates" of my own with some nice cars...all local buddys of mine. Probably nothing for your rubber nosed rocket though...

Its a mutual labor-in kinda deal. One guy has more finances, I have the most time and fab skill, another has the most connections. Sure, the titles are in different names, but to a certain extent, its a "Team" effort.

You know my '66 can't run ya. The 02 Ws6 would be fair, hence my mentioning it. The 74, no that would be mean....it doesn't have a motor.

06-18-2014, 11:44 PM	#1
Amr84ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pearland Tx Posts: 56	What Plug Wires I am running TBSS headers and have some boots touching the header tubes. What wire set are you guys running? I think I need something with 90 degree boots.

06-19-2014, 01:57 AM	#2
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: What Plug Wires Taylor racing wires clear my tbss manifolds, but so did my stock wires. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

06-20-2014, 12:04 AM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,217	Re: What Plug Wires The stock wire on my 4.8 clear the this manifolds __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-20-2014, 02:11 PM	#6
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: What Plug Wires Firecore 50 wires. They are expensive, but they will put any boot you need on them (mix and match if you want) and make them to any length you need. https://www.customwiresets.com/home.php?cat=3 MSD wires are JUNK. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

06-20-2014, 05:01 PM	#8
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: What Plug Wires The firecores boots are bonded to the wire jacket, so they are really resistant to pulling the terminal off of the wire end. Lots of drag racers use them, and remove them after every pass to check plugs, and run them for years at that rate. They also seem to snap onto the spark plug and coil better than the MSDs too. A nice crisp click. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

06-20-2014, 05:52 PM	#9
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: What Plug Wires That would be nice; I hate wiggling the boots after every hard pull. BTW.....Me thinks our F-body needs to run ya next time I'm down in IL for some tuning. I'd like to see how it does vs your blazer. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

06-21-2014, 12:52 AM	#10
Amr84ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pearland Tx Posts: 56	Re: What Plug Wires Thanks guys for the replies. I am going to use some Taylor wires that it got today. They still touch the header tube but not as bad as the stock ones did.

06-21-2014, 11:28 PM	#11
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Re: What Plug Wires Not here to "rain on your paraide"....but you do not want the boots even just touching the headers! I plan to run an MSD set on mine....listed above, with bendable ends. A couple of the stockers still touch the headers , on my truck, but have steel sleeves on them? That makes it pretty damn hard to burn the boot. I have clearance the header(4 spots), & think that the MSD wires will fit my ride. I heard 45 degrees down the line....but it should be a 135 degree on the boot bend, to fit that (If I am thinking right). I am sure that the MSd's will fit my app, & I have not had any issues with them, or the Accel wires? Longhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

06-22-2014, 01:06 AM	#12
68c10airstream Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Marquette michigan Posts: 828	Re: What Plug Wires I'm running tight tuck sanderson headers on my 5.3 and touch the boots. I probably have 5,000 miles using the stock wires with the factory aluminum boot sleeves and i installed aftermarket fiberglass plug wire protector sleeves (available in various colors). I slid the boot off the wire on the coil end, slid the fiberglass sleeve all the way down onto the start of the boot for the spark plug and reinstalled the coil end boot. Some of my wires are touching the header tube no matter what i do and no issues of burnt boots or misfires. Good luck, Brian Fuller

06-22-2014, 05:13 AM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What Plug Wires I have MSD on mine. Hawks installed them. But after a 3300 mile trip they are still working fine. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-24-2014, 01:41 PM	#16
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: What Plug Wires "Sir why does your car smell funny?" "I hit a Skunk" ... "Whats in the duffle bag?" "ummm...the skunk?" "ok, thanks for not leaving it on the road" Best encounter with anyone with a badge ever. The "our" would be my associates, the ones with normal jobs who don't spend all day on forums with YOU PEOPLE. We've got an 02 WS6 which was the vehicle in question. We also just started up a 74 'Maro, one of the ones with the goofy nose. That ones probably a little fast for ya __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

06-24-2014, 02:58 PM	#17
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: What Plug Wires Oh. I see. Sounds like some race car chit. Well I don't know why you'd think my truck is anything of note? It's just a crusty old family cruiser...pump gas, leather seats, ice cold AC, 2 baby seats in the back, grocery getter.... ...But I guess if we're racing other peoples' cars, I have a few "associates" of my own with some nice cars...all local buddys of mine. Probably nothing for your rubber nosed rocket though... __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2016 Ford Explorer Sport - Twin Turbskis 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*



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