Running Headers? please check in here...

[bigbadchev72]

So I just picked up a 72 Jimmy, It has some hooker headers on it. I have always ran stock ramhorns, but this already has headers so I am gonna stick with them.

Right now I am not sure of the wire brand, think they are build to fit universal type. Not a big fan of how they are routed and they have the heat shield boots made out of that fireplace rope stuff. The wires are still getting burned.

What are you guys running for wires and if you have pics of how they are routed with headers all the better. If running a pre-assembled set please let me know the year and vehicle they are made to fit or a part number. I am running HEI as well.

[70chevykidd]

I'm running the taylor 8mm race wires two are a few centimeters from the header and have no burns whatsoever they're great wires for only around 70 bucks
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[charx2]

Are you saying the boots are getting burnt? If so try header plugs, they will fix it.
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[60ratrod]

if you are going to get header plugs, stay away from the accels. those suck

[Jeffs70]

Originally Posted by 60ratrod

if you are going to get header plugs, stay away from the accels. those suck

I dont want to step on your toes but why must they suck? I have been using them for the past 6 years and not one problem with them on my end.

also as far as wires I am using the universals because they are very nice to be able to run where ever you want and keep them out of the way of the headers. they are the 8mm accel wires. just make sure if you do purchase a set of universal plug wires that they have the correct ends in the box that will fit your distributor and plugs.

[charx2]

Originally Posted by Jeffs70

I dont want to step on your toes but why must they suck? I have been using them for the past 6 years and not one problem with them on my end.

also as far as wires I am using the universals because they are very nice to be able to run where ever you want and keep them out of the way of the headers. they are the 8mm accel wires. just make sure if you do purchase a set of universal plug wires that they have the correct ends in the box that will fit your distributor and plugs.

You must have got the only good set of Accel header plugs out there because I've had plenty of problems with them. First time took me like a week to figure out because I figured it couldn't be the plugs they had like 50 miles on them. On my third set now like a dummy, we'll see how long these last.
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[Jessechop]

I have had good luck with the Accel plugs, I run them on all of our circle track cars

[bigbadchev72]

anyone else? I would really like to stay away from the $70 plus wire sets if at all possible

[BIGBLU 72]

i run the Accel wires from AZ on a SBC HEI 72 Jimmy and havent burnt one yet? i always route them towards the back around under the headers and placed that look like they might touch i get 3/8 fuel hose and split and sleeve them? never burnt a wire

[60ratrod]

My biggest reason to stay away from them is they are a couple heat ranges colder than the standard ac delco plug
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[70chevykidd]

Originally Posted by bigbadchev72

anyone else? I would really like to stay away from the $70 plus wire sets if at all possible

ive heard the mallory wires are pretty tough too for around 35 i think.

[Bad70sbchevy]

I'm running MSD 8.5 Superconductors (really like them because they got heavy duty spark plug boots on them) and short accel spark plugs. Never had the first problem with them burning. There Jegs Part #121-31359. But there $70 though.

[dznucks]

When it comes to spark plug wires, you get what you pay for. All your cheaper brand wires were not designed to be used around headers. I paid $56 for a set of universal Taylor 8mm wires at summit the other day. I used some thremal over-braid on the wires near the headers.

I have never used the Accels, but i do run the Autolite AR135 plugs. They are about 3/8" shorter than your standard plug and come in typical heat ranges.

Someone mentioned the heat range of Accel plugs being different than a typical plug. This is the reason they crap out for some people, they were designed for race engines. Most people dont realize there is alot more to spark plug selection than just the brand. Spark plugs are also one of the best tuning tools as well, if you know how to read plugs.

[special-K]

I've had the wires on my '72 with headers since '04 with no problems. They're from Napa,nothing special. I always run wire out the top