how do yall organize your spark plug wires - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldblue1968chevy · 05-11-2009, 08:48 PM

how do yall organize your spark plug wires?

i had some cheapo plastic wire holders from autozone, they were okay but didnt look clean, id like cheap functional good looking,(can that go together in 1 sentence lol)
ive seen some clean engine bays, but dont remember, the cheaper/better lookin the better.

LETS SEE EM!

STOCKISH · 05-11-2009, 09:11 PM

I usually wrap one zip tie losely around the 4 wires. Then seperate them with individual zip ties before snugging them all up. I will try to find a picture for you. Hope you understand what I'm talking about. Very cheap, functional and looks very good when finished.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-11-2009, 09:16 PM

I think i do..but yeah a picture would help, and does this keep them off of the exhaust manifolds? thanks! keep em commin fellas

fastom · 05-11-2009, 09:47 PM

Here's mine

Jim_PA · 05-11-2009, 09:51 PM

I don't like wires. I ran them under the header, rather than over the valve covers. Makes it neater, and easier to work on the top end. All it cost me was some zip ties.

yotaforce · 05-11-2009, 09:56 PM

First of all it helps to have a set of universal performance wires that you cut yourself. Atleast then you can run them where you want, instead of draped across the valve cover.

Sport/Truck · 05-11-2009, 09:57 PM

I used the stock ones.
s/t

Sport/Truck · 05-11-2009, 10:10 PM

Here's another picture with the Kingsborne wires I ended up using. I also cleaned and installed the stock heat shields.
s/t

big_al_71 · 05-11-2009, 10:24 PM

here is what we did

72BlckButy · 05-12-2009, 08:09 AM

That is clean Al!

dieselarmy13 · 05-12-2009, 08:53 AM

That looks great, Al

67chevemall · 05-12-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I usually wrap one zip tie losely around the 4 wires. Then seperate them with individual zip ties before snugging them all up. I will try to find a picture for you. Hope you understand what I'm talking about. Very cheap, functional and looks very good when finished.

What he said! Best way to go

67chevemall · 05-12-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fastom

Here's mine

Holly Hanna Love at first site..is that thing single?

big mike71 · 05-12-2009, 01:58 PM

Big Al 71 your truck is my favorite truck on the site, everything about is first class.

big mike71 · 05-12-2009, 02:04 PM

This is just temporary until I get the vavle covers I want, the clips are only $10.00.

**El Jay** · 05-12-2009, 02:09 PM

Here's how I did mine.

Ignore the rest of the mess, I was in the middle of repairing some collision damage when I took the picture.

72chevyk10 · 05-12-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by El Jay

Here's how I did mine.

Ignore the rest of the mess, I was in the middle of repairing some collision damage when I took the picture.

hey, it looks cleaner then mine

what i mean is the mess. mine is crazy. my friends dont know how my truck runs

big_al_71 · 05-12-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

That is clean Al!

Thank you!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

That looks great, Al

Thank you!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

Big Al 71 your truck is my favorite truck on the site, everything about is first class.

Mike thanks that means alot to me.....Specially being compared to the awesome machines in this site...

05-11-2009, 08:48 PM	#1
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	how do yall organize your spark plug wires how do yall organize your spark plug wires? i had some cheapo plastic wire holders from autozone, they were okay but didnt look clean, id like cheap functional good looking,(can that go together in 1 sentence lol) ive seen some clean engine bays, but dont remember, the cheaper/better lookin the better. LETS SEE EM! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-11-2009, 09:11 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: how do yall organize your spark plug wires I usually wrap one zip tie losely around the 4 wires. Then seperate them with individual zip ties before snugging them all up. I will try to find a picture for you. Hope you understand what I'm talking about. Very cheap, functional and looks very good when finished. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-11-2009, 09:16 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: how do yall organize your spark plug wires I think i do..but yeah a picture would help, and does this keep them off of the exhaust manifolds? thanks! keep em commin fellas __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-11-2009, 09:47 PM	#4
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: how do yall organize your spark plug wires Here's mine Attached Images __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal!

05-11-2009, 09:51 PM	#5
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: how do yall organize your spark plug wires I don't like wires. I ran them under the header, rather than over the valve covers. Makes it neater, and easier to work on the top end. All it cost me was some zip ties. Last edited by Jim_PA; 05-11-2009 at 09:52 PM.

05-11-2009, 09:56 PM	#6
yotaforce Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rutherfordton, NC Posts: 89	Re: how do yall organize your spark plug wires First of all it helps to have a set of universal performance wires that you cut yourself. Atleast then you can run them where you want, instead of draped across the valve cover. __________________ When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When I was laid off, I opened my own business. So now I need a bailout to keep my business open, so I can hire more help, so I can stimulate our economy, so people can pay on their mortgage, so the mortgage company won't need a multi-billion dollar bailout!

05-11-2009, 09:57 PM	#7
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: how do yall organize your spark plug wires I used the stock ones. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

05-11-2009, 10:10 PM	#8
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: how do yall organize your spark plug wires Here's another picture with the Kingsborne wires I ended up using. I also cleaned and installed the stock heat shields. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

05-11-2009, 10:24 PM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: how do yall organize your spark plug wires here is what we did Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-12-2009, 08:09 AM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: how do yall organize your spark plug wires That is clean Al! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-12-2009, 08:53 AM	#11
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: how do yall organize your spark plug wires That looks great, Al __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

05-12-2009, 01:58 PM	#14
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: how do yall organize your spark plug wires Big Al 71 your truck is my favorite truck on the site, everything about is first class.

05-12-2009, 02:04 PM	#15
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: how do yall organize your spark plug wires This is just temporary until I get the vavle covers I want, the clips are only $10.00. Attached Images

05-12-2009, 02:09 PM	#16
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: how do yall organize your spark plug wires Here's how I did mine. Ignore the rest of the mess, I was in the middle of repairing some collision damage when I took the picture. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

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