plug wires for ram horns and hei dizzy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**tnblazerk5** · 03-05-2006, 02:13 PM

seams to me a while back sumbody made a post about plug wires for hei dizzy and ram horns at the time i had nothing with ramhorns on it and well now i do and needin that info but cant find it

thanks ,robb

Tx Firefighter · 03-05-2006, 02:16 PM

I use 78 Corvette wires. Perfect fit, as the Vettes used ramshorns and HEI.

**tnblazerk5** · 03-05-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I use 78 Corvette wires. Perfect fit, as the Vettes used ramshorns and HEI.

cool thanks

i was thinkin corvette but couldnt remeber the year
thanks again

**67sss** · 03-05-2006, 06:03 PM

TX- is that for the stock position for the wires, or the straight boot on the plugs? Thanks.

Tx Firefighter · 03-05-2006, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 67sss

TX- is that for the stock position for the wires, or the straight boot on the plugs? Thanks.

They are 90 degree ends. The wires are perfect length. They are long and run underneath the manifolds like they are supposed to. No danger of burning wires by running them over the valve covers and manifolds.

6T8 · 03-05-2006, 06:27 PM

Anybody know the vendor here that sells the mounting brackets for this hei setup? Thanks......Rick

Tx Firefighter · 03-05-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 6T8

Anybody know the vendor here that sells the mounting brackets for this hei setup? Thanks......Rick

What mounting brackets are you asking about? Just run the wires from the HEI to the plugs just like the stock points wires were run.

**pjmoreland** · 03-05-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 6T8

Anybody know the vendor here that sells the mounting brackets for this hei setup? Thanks......Rick

http://www.gmcpauls.com/Engine%20&%2...n%20Mounts.htm

GMC Pauls sells the manifold heat shields, the plug wire clips that go under the shields, the clips that go on the oil pan, and the clips that go on the back of the block.

krue · 03-05-2006, 09:09 PM

Another one for FAQ.

woodridge · 03-05-2006, 09:30 PM

Robb, I used a set for a 75 vette. Here are a couple of pics.

matthufham · 03-05-2006, 10:07 PM

why are the passenger side, front 2 wires so long?

kaycee · 03-05-2006, 10:20 PM

Nappa #700254 run them like TX and woodridge says no problems here

woodridge · 03-06-2006, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by matthufham

why are the passenger side, front 2 wires so long?

I believe the vette has a shield the wires ran in down low and back up to the plugs, don't know why the general did that. I did shorten them before installing the motor.

da-burb · 03-05-2006, 10:29 PM

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why are the passenger side, front 2 wires so long?

There is also a clip mounted to an oil pan bolt that would hold the wires up and out of the way.

I have run many sets of these wires on various trucks. I usually buy Napa and what I usually find is the shortest wire could be an inch longer and the longer wires are usually an inch or 2 longer than they need to be. But they work and my trucks were beaters. Otherwise custome cut and fit are the way to go for a show truck.

speedracer · 03-06-2006, 12:10 AM

the 77 vette came with all the cap and all the wires hidden under stainless steel housings for a clean look. I used the wires and the lower housing from a 76 on my truck and it looks great. I never was a fan of the cover over the dizzy, never put it back on the vette after motor rebuild. I sure you guys can find some pics on the net.

http://www.brcorvetteclub.com/events...Years/1977.htm
this is the car 2003 on display in nashville for corvette's 50th I can't find any good pics under the hood. oh yeah and that me havin a ball in the background with the blue shirt

6T8 · 03-06-2006, 07:08 PM

Thanks pjmoreland those are the brackets I was looking for........Rick

03-05-2006, 02:13 PM	#1
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	plug wires for ram horns and hei dizzy? seams to me a while back sumbody made a post about plug wires for hei dizzy and ram horns at the time i had nothing with ramhorns on it and well now i do and needin that info but cant find it thanks ,robb

03-05-2006, 02:16 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: plug wires for ram horns and hei dizzy? I use 78 Corvette wires. Perfect fit, as the Vettes used ramshorns and HEI. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-05-2006, 06:03 PM	#4
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,324	Re: plug wires for ram horns and hei dizzy? TX- is that for the stock position for the wires, or the straight boot on the plugs? Thanks.

03-05-2006, 06:27 PM	#6
6T8 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 233	Re: plug wires for ram horns and hei dizzy? Anybody know the vendor here that sells the mounting brackets for this hei setup? Thanks......Rick

03-05-2006, 09:09 PM	#9
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03-05-2006, 09:30 PM	#10
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: plug wires for ram horns and hei dizzy? Robb, I used a set for a 75 vette. Here are a couple of pics. Attached Images __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

03-05-2006, 10:07 PM	#11
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: plug wires for ram horns and hei dizzy? why are the passenger side, front 2 wires so long?

03-05-2006, 10:20 PM	#12
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Re: plug wires for ram horns and hei dizzy? Nappa #700254 run them like TX and woodridge says no problems here __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

03-06-2006, 12:10 AM	#15
speedracer Blank Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southington, CT Posts: 221	Re: plug wires for ram horns and hei dizzy? the 77 vette came with all the cap and all the wires hidden under stainless steel housings for a clean look. I used the wires and the lower housing from a 76 on my truck and it looks great. I never was a fan of the cover over the dizzy, never put it back on the vette after motor rebuild. I sure you guys can find some pics on the net. http://www.brcorvetteclub.com/events...Years/1977.htm this is the car 2003 on display in nashville for corvette's 50th I can't find any good pics under the hood. oh yeah and that me havin a ball in the background with the blue shirt __________________ 1969 lwb 4/6 drop 17x8-18x10 torque thrust II's 327-420hp 2004R 3.73 posi. 1977 Corvette 350-375hp 4speed, silver show car. 2002 S10 xtreme, work truck 2004.5 VW jetta GLI 1.8T 6speed, weekend warrior. 2013 Audi A3 TDI, the wife's car Last edited by speedracer; 03-06-2006 at 12:18 AM.

03-06-2006, 07:08 PM	#16
6T8 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 233	Re: plug wires for ram horns and hei dizzy? Thanks pjmoreland those are the brackets I was looking for........Rick

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