What type of spark plug wire ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71sub · 12-18-2003, 04:08 PM

What should I look for in a good wire set for SBC HEI setup ?

8mm + ?
150 ohms/foot ?
spiral ?
solid core ?

In other words, what combo provides the strongest spark
given all other factors the same ?

Thanks

Ev

*Randy70C-10* · 12-18-2003, 04:19 PM

MSD 8.8's.

tom hand · 12-18-2003, 04:28 PM

Solid core used to be the best...but with modern eletronics, they are no longer needed and will not work with some newer marvels...besides the fact you would never hear your radio again

71sub · 12-18-2003, 05:44 PM

Why MSD 8.8 vs 10mm .... isn't bigger, better ?

DanoDMano · 12-18-2003, 08:58 PM

I went with the Taylor spiral 8.5 MM in hot orange from Summit. They are great wires!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-18-2003, 09:19 PM

I also run the taylor 8.5 and am very happy with then..

cableguy0 · 12-18-2003, 09:35 PM

taylor spiro pros are excellent wires and teh moroso blue max wires are great as well. i am currently running taylors myself and have been for over 20k miles. i sell taylors to most everyone that comes into the speed shop and thats all we use at work for the most part on performance cars

walker · 12-18-2003, 11:13 PM

I ordered the precut set for the hei corvette, I forget the brand, fit great works great. I got them from napa.

*rage'nrat638* · 12-18-2003, 11:22 PM

MSD UNIVERSAL SET COME'S WITH THE CRIMPER FOR THE ENDS
BE A MAN CUSTOM CUT THEM YOUR SELF

COME'S WITH 45'S AND BENDABLE STRIGHT BOOT'S TO GET THE RIGHT FIT..NO BURNING

*rage'nrat638* · 12-18-2003, 11:27 PM

MSD'S WITH TAYLORS LITTLE HEAT BOOTY'S...ARN'T THEY CUTE

jorgensensc · 12-18-2003, 11:32 PM

Man, Do I feel left out. I've got Accel 8.8 MM and I like them. Maybe I'm just not as cool as you MSD and Taylor Guys. I actually HATE crimping my own spark plug wires. I always end up pulling them apart when I replace spark plugs!!!

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 12-18-2003, 11:37 PM

Taylor 8.5 Spiro Pro's on mine also!

Hey Rat, is that your engine? Looks sharp except for one thing the FRAM oil filter.

*rage'nrat638* · 12-18-2003, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jorgensensc
Man, Do I feel left out. I've got Accel 8.8 MM and I like them. Maybe I'm just not as cool as you MSD and Taylor Guys. I actually HATE crimping my own spark plug wires. I always end up pulling them apart when I replace spark plugs!!!

SILLY...THATS WHAT DIELECTRIC GREASE IS FOR...MAKE'S THEM SLIDE RIGHT OFF

JUST MAKE SURE YOU WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE YOU PEE...COULD BE TO MUCH FUN

jorgensensc · 12-18-2003, 11:40 PM

The last time I used dielectric grease it had dried out and crusted when I had pulled off the spark plug boots. Maybe it was just crappy grease!!

12-18-2003, 04:08 PM	#1
71sub Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 169	What type of spark plug wire ? What should I look for in a good wire set for SBC HEI setup ? 8mm + ? 150 ohms/foot ? spiral ? solid core ? In other words, what combo provides the strongest spark given all other factors the same ? Thanks Ev __________________ 71 C/10 : 350 / 700r4 ; Ford 9" posi 3.50 with 31x10.5 rear tires, single drive shaft, C-notch, 2.5" drop spindles, keyless entry 71 Suburban 350/350 -- caddy tail lights, keyless entry, late model seats, billet Autometer instrument cluster 70 Ford Torino -- 351W (balanced & blueprinted ), C4, VDO gauges

12-18-2003, 04:28 PM	#3
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Solid core used to be the best...but with modern eletronics, they are no longer needed and will not work with some newer marvels...besides the fact you would never hear your radio again __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

12-18-2003, 05:44 PM	#4
71sub Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 169	Why MSD 8.8 vs 10mm .... isn't bigger, better ? __________________ 71 C/10 : 350 / 700r4 ; Ford 9" posi 3.50 with 31x10.5 rear tires, single drive shaft, C-notch, 2.5" drop spindles, keyless entry 71 Suburban 350/350 -- caddy tail lights, keyless entry, late model seats, billet Autometer instrument cluster 70 Ford Torino -- 351W (balanced & blueprinted ), C4, VDO gauges

12-18-2003, 08:58 PM	#5
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	I went with the Taylor spiral 8.5 MM in hot orange from Summit. They are great wires!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

12-18-2003, 09:19 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I also run the taylor 8.5 and am very happy with then.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-18-2003, 04:19 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	MSD 8.8's.

12-18-2003, 09:35 PM	#7
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	taylor spiro pros are excellent wires and teh moroso blue max wires are great as well. i am currently running taylors myself and have been for over 20k miles. i sell taylors to most everyone that comes into the speed shop and thats all we use at work for the most part on performance cars __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

12-18-2003, 11:13 PM	#8
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	I ordered the precut set for the hei corvette, I forget the brand, fit great works great. I got them from napa. __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

12-18-2003, 11:22 PM	#9
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	MSD UNIVERSAL SET COME'S WITH THE CRIMPER FOR THE ENDS BE A MAN CUSTOM CUT THEM YOUR SELF COME'S WITH 45'S AND BENDABLE STRIGHT BOOT'S TO GET THE RIGHT FIT..NO BURNING Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:09 AM.

12-18-2003, 11:27 PM	#10
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	MSD'S WITH TAYLORS LITTLE HEAT BOOTY'S...ARN'T THEY CUTE Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:09 AM.

12-18-2003, 11:32 PM	#11
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Man, Do I feel left out. I've got Accel 8.8 MM and I like them. Maybe I'm just not as cool as you MSD and Taylor Guys. I actually HATE crimping my own spark plug wires. I always end up pulling them apart when I replace spark plugs!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

12-18-2003, 11:37 PM	#12
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Taylor 8.5 Spiro Pro's on mine also! Hey Rat, is that your engine? Looks sharp except for one thing the FRAM oil filter. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA Last edited by BLACK AND BLUE 67-72; 12-18-2003 at 11:40 PM.

12-18-2003, 11:40 PM	#14
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	The last time I used dielectric grease it had dried out and crusted when I had pulled off the spark plug boots. Maybe it was just crappy grease!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE



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