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68_Step · 06-14-2004, 08:43 AM

I am going to buy a new set of plug wires and am trying to decide which boot style to get. I have a 68 SBC (the one in my signature line) with ram horn exhaust and it looks like straight boots would clear nicely. I will be using Morosco wire looms that bolt to the valve covers. Any pros or cons for the styles?

Thanks

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-14-2004, 08:56 AM

I perfer to use the wire's for a 75 corvette as they are really long and have straight boot's...

**CPNE** · 06-14-2004, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I perfer to use the wire's for a 75 corvette as they are really long and have straight boot's...

Yup, those are the ones to get if you have an HEI and rams horns. Here is a pic of them routed in the stock fashion.

crazy longhorn · 06-14-2004, 11:55 AM

routed under , as in CPNE's pic is IMO much cleaner than over the top....a little more work to set up, but I ran the last couple with rams horns that way

CPNE, is that edelbrock carb a "stock resto" item.....you are slippin dude!

just "razzin" like always

crazyL

**CPNE** · 06-14-2004, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy longhorn

routed under , as in CPNE's pic is IMO much cleaner than over the top....a little more work to set up, but I ran the last couple with rams horns that way

CPNE, is that edelbrock carb a "stock resto" item.....you are slippin dude!

just "razzin" like always

crazyL

The only thing I've ever "fabricated" is the myth that I actually believe anything other than stock is wrong.

Please note however, the engine is in the "correct" V8 position and my stock clutch linkage works very well. :p

rambler · 06-14-2004, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CPNE

Yup, those are the ones to get if you have an HEI and rams horns. Here is a pic of them routed in the stock fashion.

those boots dont look straight in the pics... Did you get the 75 Vet boots and bend them yourself?

da-burb · 06-14-2004, 02:04 PM

Ok, we all knew Jeff was a bubble off plumb, now we know he is also 90 degrees off too.

**CPNE** · 06-14-2004, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by da-burb

Ok, we all knew Jeff was a bubble off plumb, now we know he is also 90 degrees off too.

Around here 75 Vettes have 90 degree boots, or at least NAPA says so. Regardless, the key here is the length which allows for routing behind the block and under the manifolds. I don't think the boot really makes one bit of difference in this application. If they had to come over the top of the exhaust manifold, then obviously straight boots would be the way to go.

If you don't have HEI, then wires for the stock 67-72 SBC points ignition should work too, as they were designed to route in the same fashion. The 75 vette thing comes into play when you upgrade to HEI andwant to keep same routing as a 75 vette had HEI and ustilzed rams horn manifolds.

crazy longhorn · 06-14-2004, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CPNE

The only thing I've ever "fabricated" is the myth that I actually believe anything other than stock is wrong.

Please note however, the engine is in the "correct" V8 position and my stock clutch linkage works very well. :p

if you think the stock clutch linkage works good.....you should try that "redesigned" linkage on my longhorn :p

crazyL

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-14-2004, 04:05 PM

If you're gonna run headers, go with straight boots. Right now I have an HEI with straight boots on mine with stock exhaust manifolds, but I ordered a set of headers so I'm all set for 'em.

cableguy0 · 06-14-2004, 07:49 PM

most times the header tubes are in the way of using straight boots you will probably cook those straight boots and never be able to route your wires when you put the headers on you will see what im talkin about

68_Step · 06-19-2004, 12:31 PM

I think I will be keeping the ramhorns for a while... I just ordered a set of straight boot wires. Thanks!

BobbyK · 06-20-2004, 06:32 AM

Here's a set of Accel's generic V8 HEI wires(straight boots)
I run 2.5" Corvette rams.

06-14-2004, 08:43 AM	#1
68_Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Marshfield, MO Posts: 355	Spark plug boots: 90 degree or straight I am going to buy a new set of plug wires and am trying to decide which boot style to get. I have a 68 SBC (the one in my signature line) with ram horn exhaust and it looks like straight boots would clear nicely. I will be using Morosco wire looms that bolt to the valve covers. Any pros or cons for the styles? Thanks

06-14-2004, 11:55 AM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	routed under , as in CPNE's pic is IMO much cleaner than over the top....a little more work to set up, but I ran the last couple with rams horns that way CPNE, is that edelbrock carb a "stock resto" item.....you are slippin dude! just "razzin" like always crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

06-14-2004, 02:04 PM	#7
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Ok, we all knew Jeff was a bubble off plumb, now we know he is also 90 degrees off too. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

06-14-2004, 04:05 PM	#10
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	If you're gonna run headers, go with straight boots. Right now I have an HEI with straight boots on mine with stock exhaust manifolds, but I ordered a set of headers so I'm all set for 'em. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck Last edited by Robert1970C20rstbukt; 06-14-2004 at 04:07 PM.

06-14-2004, 07:49 PM	#11
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	most times the header tubes are in the way of using straight boots you will probably cook those straight boots and never be able to route your wires when you put the headers on you will see what im talkin about __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

06-14-2004, 08:56 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I perfer to use the wire's for a 75 corvette as they are really long and have straight boot's...

06-19-2004, 12:31 PM	#12
68_Step Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Marshfield, MO Posts: 355	I think I will be keeping the ramhorns for a while... I just ordered a set of straight boot wires. Thanks!

06-20-2004, 06:32 AM	#13
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Here's a set of Accel's generic V8 HEI wires(straight boots) I run 2.5" Corvette rams. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE



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