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kaycee · 06-02-2013, 09:35 AM

Have to agree with everyone else here ,I got the MSD street fire wires came with a crimping tool.You need a vice for the crimps to clamp right,I ran mine in the stock location .

bollybib · 06-02-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kaycee

Have to agree with everyone else here ,I got the MSD street fire wires came with a crimping tool.You need a vice for the crimps to clamp right,I ran mine in the stock location .

ditto

Darren MagooGardner · 06-02-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaycee

Have to agree with everyone else here ,I got the MSD street fire wires came with a crimping tool.You need a vice for the crimps to clamp right,I ran mine in the stock location .

The set I bought (and returning) had straight boots on the sparkplug end. I needed a set w a 90 boot on plug end. Do they come that way also?

1972_Buford · 06-02-2013, 12:42 PM

When I had my 68 Camaro I had a set of MSD that I hated. But, I didn't have a crimper which would have made all the difference in the world. Make sure you have a nice crimper and you will be set. I don't run them anymore but I don't have a reson to. If I built a nice motor I would get a set. For now the local parts shop variety works for me.

GASoline71 · 06-02-2013, 08:39 PM

Either Taylor Wires or MSD Super Conductors...

I have Super Conductor cut to fits on the SBC in my '72.

I have custom fit Super Conductors on the 6.0L LS in my '06... but they're only about 6" long each!

Gary

kaycee · 06-02-2013, 11:19 PM

YES.I ordered mine through summit MSD #5553 and I ordered what I needed so I got 90 allso.I even had 1 come off #5 and fell between my header tube ,fished it back out and put it on and it was still working,got home and had an extra wire and boot and connector.Just make sure they snap on the plug

**Bob B.** · 06-03-2013, 01:56 AM

I used AC Delco cut-to-fit wires on my V-6. They work the best, because the plug wires on a GMC V-6 are very short as the spark plugs are on the intake manifold side of the heads. Just be sure to use the proper style of crimping pliers to put the terminals on. Most quality automotive wire strippers have the correct notch in them.

Chvy2NV · 06-03-2013, 02:18 AM

They have 3 different HEI types. They have 180* 45* and the more common 90* *= degree

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Originally Posted by Darren MagooGardner

The set I bought (and returning) had straight boots on the sparkplug end. I needed a set w a 90 boot on plug end. Do they come that way also?

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C0UCH · 06-03-2013, 02:53 PM

Running Street Fires on mine. I'm on the second set since my headers melted thru the wire on my #5. O'Reilly Auto swapped them out no question and the new set has been great now that I'm running the looms and Taylor Space Age boot protectors. Been great eversince and they are a lot cleaner looking now. Running with Autolite 605 plugs.

I only ended up having to cut two of them down. Started from the furthest cylinder and used the closest wire in the set. Six of them were close enough to not have to cut, but the crimping tool has a cut guide which makes cutting and stripping the wire a breeze.

06-02-2013, 09:35 AM	#26
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Re: "Cut to fit" plug wires a bad idea??? Have to agree with everyone else here ,I got the MSD street fire wires came with a crimping tool.You need a vice for the crimps to clamp right,I ran mine in the stock location . __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

06-02-2013, 12:42 PM	#29
1972_Buford Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 125	Re: "Cut to fit" plug wires a bad idea??? When I had my 68 Camaro I had a set of MSD that I hated. But, I didn't have a crimper which would have made all the difference in the world. Make sure you have a nice crimper and you will be set. I don't run them anymore but I don't have a reson to. If I built a nice motor I would get a set. For now the local parts shop variety works for me.

06-02-2013, 11:19 PM	#31
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Re: "Cut to fit" plug wires a bad idea??? YES.I ordered mine through summit MSD #5553 and I ordered what I needed so I got 90 allso.I even had 1 come off #5 and fell between my header tube ,fished it back out and put it on and it was still working,got home and had an extra wire and boot and connector.Just make sure they snap on the plug __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

06-03-2013, 01:56 AM	#32
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,363	Re: "Cut to fit" plug wires a bad idea??? I used AC Delco cut-to-fit wires on my V-6. They work the best, because the plug wires on a GMC V-6 are very short as the spark plugs are on the intake manifold side of the heads. Just be sure to use the proper style of crimping pliers to put the terminals on. Most quality automotive wire strippers have the correct notch in them. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

06-03-2013, 02:18 AM	#34
Chvy2NV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Florida Posts: 873	Re: "Cut to fit" plug wires a bad idea??? Posted via Mobile Device

06-03-2013, 02:53 PM	#35
C0UCH Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 455	Re: "Cut to fit" plug wires a bad idea??? Running Street Fires on mine. I'm on the second set since my headers melted thru the wire on my #5. O'Reilly Auto swapped them out no question and the new set has been great now that I'm running the looms and Taylor Space Age boot protectors. Been great eversince and they are a lot cleaner looking now. Running with Autolite 605 plugs. I only ended up having to cut two of them down. Started from the furthest cylinder and used the closest wire in the set. Six of them were close enough to not have to cut, but the crimping tool has a cut guide which makes cutting and stripping the wire a breeze.



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