Spark Plug Wires With "Nipple Boots" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cwilkie · 01-22-2012, 05:03 PM

Does anyone know what spark plug wires come with the 90 degree distributor nipple boot? I want to use the bracket that attaches to the HEI distributor by clipping into the spark plug wire boots.

**allchevy58** · 01-23-2012, 01:57 AM

I have the MSD 8.5 Super Conductor Wires on my 83', I think Taylor and Accel had the original style boots too.

rsavage · 01-23-2012, 10:34 AM

Are you using a stock size HEI distributor?

yuccales · 01-23-2012, 01:03 PM

My 75 GMC, 350, had HEI and used the round "retainer" that snapped on to the plug wires. Not sure if this is what your getting at.

rsavage · 01-23-2012, 03:46 PM

What I was trying to get at was that the retainer ring snaps onto the coil which is on the top of the GM HEI distributor, so for it to work, you need that type of distributor. Wires for a 75 or 76 Corvette are HEI type wires with the nipples and are long enough to run under the manifolds if you are using ram horns on a small block. I think stock wires were 7mm. Aftermarket high performance wires may be too thick to fit under that retainer. Don't know which wires would work if you are running a big block.You might want to check fitment before you purchase.

**allchevy58** · 01-23-2012, 11:37 PM

I installed MSD Street Fire dist. with new 454HO, just like OEM dist. I've had the MSD wires on for years. You can look up your application on Summit Racing. MSD shows two with that style, MSD-35599 & MSD-31763. They have other brands the OEM style too. Good Luck!

cwilkie · 01-23-2012, 11:43 PM

Thank you guys for all the suggestions. I really appreciate the help!
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01-22-2012, 05:03 PM	#1
cwilkie Chance Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Belcourt ,ND, USA Posts: 750	Spark Plug Wires With "Nipple Boots" Does anyone know what spark plug wires come with the 90 degree distributor nipple boot? I want to use the bracket that attaches to the HEI distributor by clipping into the spark plug wire boots. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet Stepside BB 396 w/TH400 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton 4x4 BB 496 w/TH400

01-23-2012, 01:57 AM	#2
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: Spark Plug Wires With "Nipple Boots" I have the MSD 8.5 Super Conductor Wires on my 83', I think Taylor and Accel had the original style boots too. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

01-23-2012, 10:34 AM	#3
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Spark Plug Wires With "Nipple Boots" Are you using a stock size HEI distributor? __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-23-2012, 01:03 PM	#4
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: Spark Plug Wires With "Nipple Boots" My 75 GMC, 350, had HEI and used the round "retainer" that snapped on to the plug wires. Not sure if this is what your getting at.

01-23-2012, 03:46 PM	#5
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Spark Plug Wires With "Nipple Boots" What I was trying to get at was that the retainer ring snaps onto the coil which is on the top of the GM HEI distributor, so for it to work, you need that type of distributor. Wires for a 75 or 76 Corvette are HEI type wires with the nipples and are long enough to run under the manifolds if you are using ram horns on a small block. I think stock wires were 7mm. Aftermarket high performance wires may be too thick to fit under that retainer. Don't know which wires would work if you are running a big block.You might want to check fitment before you purchase. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7 Last edited by rsavage; 01-23-2012 at 04:00 PM.

01-23-2012, 11:37 PM	#6
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: Spark Plug Wires With "Nipple Boots" I installed MSD Street Fire dist. with new 454HO, just like OEM dist. I've had the MSD wires on for years. You can look up your application on Summit Racing. MSD shows two with that style, MSD-35599 & MSD-31763. They have other brands the OEM style too. Good Luck! __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

01-23-2012, 11:43 PM	#7
cwilkie Chance Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Belcourt ,ND, USA Posts: 750	Re: Spark Plug Wires With "Nipple Boots" Thank you guys for all the suggestions. I really appreciate the help! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevrolet Stepside BB 396 w/TH400 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton 4x4 BB 496 w/TH400

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