Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Cole Trickle · 06-19-2012, 02:23 PM

I just installed Hooker Long Tubes on my 69 and the straight plug boots are really close if not touching on a the headers.

I have searched and searched and the only thing I have found is tons of info about Ram Horns and 76+ corvette wires.....not sure if that applies here.

What are people with this combo using. I'm thinking I need a 90 degree boot and I would like the wires to be a good fit.

I was thinking about ordering these to clean it all up.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RNM-1101P/

dracula4999 · 06-19-2012, 03:39 PM

I used 90 degree boots on mine and ran the back two wires on each side under the header, and the front two along the intake and around the front of the engine. But mine were cut to length wires so they were plenty long enough.

**special-K** · 06-19-2012, 11:56 PM

I'll have to double check,but I believe it's '86 heavy GVW 3/4t plug wires you need. They came up over the tubular manifolds

Cole Trickle · 06-20-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I'll have to double check,but I believe it's '86 heavy GVW 3/4t plug wires you need. They came up over the tubular manifolds

That would be great

**special-K** · 07-06-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I'll have to double check,but I believe it's '86 heavy GVW 3/4t plug wires you need. They came up over the tubular manifolds

Ok,it's more like '76. They are shorter and you run them using looms (real looms) up and over the valve covers away from the heat. I see you got '86 and they work. Sorry for the confusion. I actually need new wires and I'll see what I end up with asking for '76 HD C20

Real looms:
http://www.jegs.com/p/Moroso/Moroso-...48807/10002/-1
http://www.jegs.com/p/Trans-Dapt/Tra...24379/10002/-1
http://www.jegs.com/p/Proform/Profor...02311/10002/-1

They call these looms,but they aren't really. Plug wire routing devices???

:
http://www.jegs.com/p/Billet-Special...44153/10002/-1

A loom is a device that holds strands apart. Think weaving,that's a loom. You don't want wires running at lengths side by side and you want them up and away from the exhaust manifolds/headers,away from the heat as much as possible. Those billet things get hot and heat the wires,not good.

Here are the premium stock (8mm) replacements from NAPA for '76 C20 w/350.:
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...244_0065537382

GASoline71 · 06-20-2012, 09:40 AM

You can't use straight boot plug wires with headers. About 99% of the time.

Gary

Willys47 · 06-20-2012, 09:54 AM

I har to use 45 angled plug end on my leads worked great

Cole Trickle · 06-20-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

You can't use straight boot plug wires with headers. About 99% of the time.

Gary

I am making contact in a couple places so they need to be changed.

hayhauler71 · 06-20-2012, 08:57 PM

90 deg boots work best also a good set of wire looms and custom make your wires

PAWS 72 · 06-21-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hayhauler71

90 deg boots work best also a good set of wire looms and custom make your wires

Let's see #6 plug and #1 wire.Thats where i'm having trouble.Please

Jack_71C10 · 06-23-2012, 02:35 PM

I used the '86 3/4 ton wires like Special-K mentioned.
But you have to check before purchacing some sets come with 2 straight boots, the rest are all 90 deg. boots.
They are also too short to run like the picture in Hayhaulers post, You have to run them over the valve covers.

shawno72 · 06-23-2012, 02:46 PM

I personally like to run the wire looms, it looks clean and functions perfectly. Also they are only $29.99 shipped on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/390401858116...84.m1438.l2648
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hayhauler71 · 06-23-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PAWS 72

Let's see #6 plug and #1 wire.Thats where i'm having trouble.Please

hope these help you out

PAWS 72 · 06-23-2012, 11:33 PM

Thanks looks better than I thought. I'm running the cheap Hedman headers ,mine look like ;;;;.#6 has to be taken out with a wrench and #1 the plug wire is about 1/8 inch from the header.

rico7769 · 06-20-2012, 11:42 PM

Agree and I added accel shorty plugs. They are about $30 or so and come in a set of eight. Run about 1/4" shorter than std plugs.
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**special-K** · 06-25-2012, 06:48 AM

Those are one type of wire loom that are shown. There are many types of looms. I don't like that type because it puts the wires real close to the heat. I don't mind seeing plug wires and use ones that hold the wires up and away from the heat. And,as mentioned,the HEI wires I suggested won't work with that set-up anyway.

bigsnookmaster · 06-25-2012, 08:05 AM

I run MSD cut to length wires and run them under the headers and around the back of the block. It's real clean looking. I have this thing about hiding wires of all kinds.

Frijolito1988 · 07-06-2012, 01:35 PM

I am having this same problem with my Hooker long tube headers, going to try and run them under the headers and up behind the block for a clean look.

Cole Trickle · 07-06-2012, 03:08 PM

I ended up purchasing the loops I posted and Accel 8.5 mm wires from the 1986 3/4 ton truck .

Everything worked good but 2 of the wires are a tad short at the back of the valve covers.

I also ended up with a new edelbrock fuel line and filter/feed combo.....That was a fun day

Frijolito1988 · 07-06-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cole Trickle

I ended up purchasing the loops I posted and Accel 8.5 mm wires from the 1986 3/4 ton truck .

Everything worked good but 2 of the wires are a tad short at the back of the valve covers.

I also ended up with a new edelbrock fuel line and filter/feed combo.....That was a fun day

What did you do about the short wires ?

Cole Trickle · 07-06-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Frijolito1988

What did you do about the short wires ?

They worked there just touching the rear of the valve covers.

There won't be any issues but there not 100% perfect.

I might be able to swap them with one of the other wires but it was a big gamble to swap when it was already done and in the looms.

Frijolito1988 · 07-06-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cole Trickle

They worked there just touching the rear of the valve covers.

There won't be any issues but there not 100% perfect.

I might be able to swap them with one of the other wires but it was a big gamble to swap when it was already done and in the looms.

Gotcha. I am gonna go ahead and go this route. I am going to try the 86 3/4 ton wires with out the bracket and see how it works out , if not them im gonna go ahead and buy that too. Thanks!

shawno72 · 07-06-2012, 03:24 PM

Looks good though.

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Frijolito1988 · 07-24-2012, 01:16 PM

Going to get the 76 C20 3/4 TON from Autozone , Duralast. hope these work. I already have " real " wire looms.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...fier=2762_0_0_

06-19-2012, 03:39 PM	#2
dracula4999 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 63	Re: Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI I used 90 degree boots on mine and ran the back two wires on each side under the header, and the front two along the intake and around the front of the engine. But mine were cut to length wires so they were plenty long enough. __________________ 71 GMC long bed 70 Chevy short step 71 Chevy K10 long bed

06-19-2012, 11:56 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI I'll have to double check,but I believe it's '86 heavy GVW 3/4t plug wires you need. They came up over the tubular manifolds __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-20-2012, 09:54 AM	#7
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI I har to use 45 angled plug end on my leads worked great __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

06-20-2012, 08:57 PM	#9
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI 90 deg boots work best also a good set of wire looms and custom make your wires Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy

06-23-2012, 02:35 PM	#11
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI I used the '86 3/4 ton wires like Special-K mentioned. But you have to check before purchacing some sets come with 2 straight boots, the rest are all 90 deg. boots. They are also too short to run like the picture in Hayhaulers post, You have to run them over the valve covers. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem.

06-19-2012, 02:23 PM	#1
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI I just installed Hooker Long Tubes on my 69 and the straight plug boots are really close if not touching on a the headers. I have searched and searched and the only thing I have found is tons of info about Ram Horns and 76+ corvette wires.....not sure if that applies here. What are people with this combo using. I'm thinking I need a 90 degree boot and I would like the wires to be a good fit. I was thinking about ordering these to clean it all up. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RNM-1101P/ __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

06-23-2012, 02:46 PM	#12
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI I personally like to run the wire looms, it looks clean and functions perfectly. Also they are only $29.99 shipped on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/390401858116...84.m1438.l2648 __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

06-23-2012, 11:33 PM	#14
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI Thanks looks better than I thought. I'm running the cheap Hedman headers ,mine look like ;;;;.#6 has to be taken out with a wrench and #1 the plug wire is about 1/8 inch from the header.

06-20-2012, 11:42 PM	#15
rico7769 Hybrid67 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Martinez, GA Posts: 195	Re: Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI Agree and I added accel shorty plugs. They are about $30 or so and come in a set of eight. Run about 1/4" shorter than std plugs. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keep em' Running! All show.....no go

06-25-2012, 06:48 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI Those are one type of wire loom that are shown. There are many types of looms. I don't like that type because it puts the wires real close to the heat. I don't mind seeing plug wires and use ones that hold the wires up and away from the heat. And,as mentioned,the HEI wires I suggested won't work with that set-up anyway. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-25-2012, 08:05 AM	#17
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI I run MSD cut to length wires and run them under the headers and around the back of the block. It's real clean looking. I have this thing about hiding wires of all kinds. Attached Images __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

07-06-2012, 01:35 PM	#18
Frijolito1988 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 421	Re: Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI I am having this same problem with my Hooker long tube headers, going to try and run them under the headers and up behind the block for a clean look.

07-06-2012, 03:08 PM	#19
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI I ended up purchasing the loops I posted and Accel 8.5 mm wires from the 1986 3/4 ton truck . Everything worked good but 2 of the wires are a tad short at the back of the valve covers. I also ended up with a new edelbrock fuel line and filter/feed combo.....That was a fun day Attached Images __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

07-06-2012, 03:24 PM	#23
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI Looks good though. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

07-24-2012, 01:16 PM	#24
Frijolito1988 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 421	Re: Plug wires for Hooker headers and HEI Going to get the 76 C20 3/4 TON from Autozone , Duralast. hope these work. I already have " real " wire looms. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...fier=2762_0_0_



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