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**tkeduk8r** · 12-01-2004, 01:27 PM

I kinda stole the idea from the 67-72 board... but what kind of plug wires should i run with my new small block with summit headiers in my 74 2wd c10... I would like to run an 8mm ACDelco (i have a set i ordered for a 76 silverado since i have HEI) but I can return them on a set (76 vette maybe???) that may fit the headers better??? any suggestions???
--Mike

76bonanza · 12-01-2004, 08:27 PM

Get a custom set and cut them yourself the only way to go in my opinion. I like taylor products my self.

piecesparts · 12-02-2004, 12:34 AM

Either use Taylor Spiro-core or go for the big ones and use MSD wires. I am using both and am having good luck with them in the vehicles that I have put them on. Buy a good spark plug wire crimper and make the ends for the distributor yourself.

PHOENIX · 12-03-2004, 04:43 PM

Custom make your own is the way to go.
I have always bought and used the Taylors.
I would recommend MSD or Taylor.
I just use a regular wire crimper and havent had one come loose yet.

EDIT:
BTW when I put my new exhuast on the wires are really close to the headers and the plug boots are almost touching in two spots. It really concerned me. I took a piece of scrap that I had from the Taylor set and put a MAPP gas torch to it. Let me tell you what, those suckers can take some heat. The looked pretty bad after a minute or so. I took the flame away and slapped the wire across the ground. The burnt flakes fell off and the inside wire was still protected I couldnt see it. I repeated this a few times in the same spot and they held up very well. I was very impressed with the heat these would take. I bought the boot protectors just to be safe.

Heres a couple pictures I had on here:

78chevstepside · 12-03-2004, 04:51 PM

I like the 90* angled boot plug wires for headers. Cut and fit your own work the best the best.

PHOENIX · 12-03-2004, 04:55 PM

90 degree boots are the only ones that will fit with the headers I have.
I also had to buy the accell plugs to give a little more clearance in the two spots.

I have the Edelbrock 6527 headers, they are nice and all, but the pipes are really close to the plugs and makes it way more difficult to change the plugs.
I wish I could have found a set of hugger type headers with the air tubes. I might make some for next exhuast on the truck.

12-01-2004, 01:27 PM	#1
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	what plug wires with headers??? I kinda stole the idea from the 67-72 board... but what kind of plug wires should i run with my new small block with summit headiers in my 74 2wd c10... I would like to run an 8mm ACDelco (i have a set i ordered for a 76 silverado since i have HEI) but I can return them on a set (76 vette maybe???) that may fit the headers better??? any suggestions??? --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

12-01-2004, 08:27 PM	#2
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Get a custom set and cut them yourself the only way to go in my opinion. I like taylor products my self. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

12-03-2004, 04:43 PM	#4
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Custom make your own is the way to go. I have always bought and used the Taylors. I would recommend MSD or Taylor. I just use a regular wire crimper and havent had one come loose yet. EDIT: BTW when I put my new exhuast on the wires are really close to the headers and the plug boots are almost touching in two spots. It really concerned me. I took a piece of scrap that I had from the Taylor set and put a MAPP gas torch to it. Let me tell you what, those suckers can take some heat. The looked pretty bad after a minute or so. I took the flame away and slapped the wire across the ground. The burnt flakes fell off and the inside wire was still protected I couldnt see it. I repeated this a few times in the same spot and they held up very well. I was very impressed with the heat these would take. I bought the boot protectors just to be safe. Heres a couple pictures I had on here: __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION * Last edited by PHOENIX; 12-03-2004 at 04:54 PM.

12-03-2004, 04:55 PM	#6
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	90 degree boots are the only ones that will fit with the headers I have. I also had to buy the accell plugs to give a little more clearance in the two spots. I have the Edelbrock 6527 headers, they are nice and all, but the pipes are really close to the plugs and makes it way more difficult to change the plugs. I wish I could have found a set of hugger type headers with the air tubes. I might make some for next exhuast on the truck. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION * Last edited by PHOENIX; 12-03-2004 at 04:57 PM.

12-02-2004, 12:34 AM	#3
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Either use Taylor Spiro-core or go for the big ones and use MSD wires. I am using both and am having good luck with them in the vehicles that I have put them on. Buy a good spark plug wire crimper and make the ends for the distributor yourself.

12-03-2004, 04:51 PM	#5
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	I like the 90* angled boot plug wires for headers. Cut and fit your own work the best the best.



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