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engineer_gregh · 11-26-2013, 05:52 PM

I could use some advise and pictures please. I recently installed headers on my BB. What have you used for plug wires and routing to keep them from burning up with the heat the headers generate? Thanks

JWall · 11-26-2013, 05:54 PM

Here's the setup from my old 72....

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engineer_gregh · 11-26-2013, 05:59 PM

Really nice setup. Do you remember what wires and looms they were and where you got them?

piecesparts · 11-26-2013, 09:04 PM

I use ones like the attached web picture on my small block engines. Mine do not have the Chevrolet emblem, but they are sturdy and I am running MSD 8 MM wires on my plugs.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-141-638/overview/

engineer_gregh · 11-26-2013, 09:13 PM

Thanks. I'm a little concerned about clearance with the A/C on the passenger side with that style loom. I appreciate the response.

BugzC10 · 11-26-2013, 09:17 PM

It's not a BB, but.... Taylor wires and looms

engineer_gregh · 11-26-2013, 09:20 PM

Looks great! Are you happy with the 307? I've got a 71 with the original 307 thats getting pretty tired. I'm not sure if I want to build it or just drop in a crate 350.

BugzC10 · 11-26-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by engineer_gregh

Looks great! Are you happy with the 307? I've got a 71 with the original 307 thats getting pretty tired. I'm not sure if I want to build it or just drop in a crate 350.

I'm happy with it for now. I really don't know any better. I'm fine with it. It seem to spin the wheels pretty good. Plan on putting on a taller tire. Will have to see how it performs. I've read a few articles that get some decent power out of a 307 if you change the heads, intake, carb and some extra cam. With all that said, it might be cheaper to buy a crate 350.

Artikgrau325is · 12-01-2013, 04:30 PM

I used these:

Amazon.com: Spectre Performance 18483...
Had to bend them up in order to work, I liked the look though. Wires are custom length setup I cut and crimped myself.

11-26-2013, 05:52 PM	#1
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Spark Plug Wires and Looms with Headers I could use some advise and pictures please. I recently installed headers on my BB. What have you used for plug wires and routing to keep them from burning up with the heat the headers generate? Thanks

11-26-2013, 05:54 PM	#2
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Spark Plug Wires and Looms with Headers Here's the setup from my old 72.... __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

11-26-2013, 05:59 PM	#3
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Spark Plug Wires and Looms with Headers Really nice setup. Do you remember what wires and looms they were and where you got them?

11-26-2013, 09:04 PM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Spark Plug Wires and Looms with Headers I use ones like the attached web picture on my small block engines. Mine do not have the Chevrolet emblem, but they are sturdy and I am running MSD 8 MM wires on my plugs. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-141-638/overview/ __________________ Frank

11-26-2013, 09:13 PM	#5
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Spark Plug Wires and Looms with Headers Thanks. I'm a little concerned about clearance with the A/C on the passenger side with that style loom. I appreciate the response.

11-26-2013, 09:17 PM	#6
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Spark Plug Wires and Looms with Headers It's not a BB, but.... Taylor wires and looms __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

11-26-2013, 09:20 PM	#7
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Spark Plug Wires and Looms with Headers Looks great! Are you happy with the 307? I've got a 71 with the original 307 thats getting pretty tired. I'm not sure if I want to build it or just drop in a crate 350.

12-01-2013, 04:30 PM	#9
Artikgrau325is Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 88	Re: Spark Plug Wires and Looms with Headers I used these: Amazon.com: Spectre Performance 18483... Had to bend them up in order to work, I liked the look though. Wires are custom length setup I cut and crimped myself.



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