Best place for trim to fit plug wires? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TugOwar · 12-16-2004, 04:53 PM

Sup folks,

I'm finally ready to replace the very old plug wires on my 68. I want to get the trim to fit wires and set them up like some of you have it, with the retainers that run along the edge of the valve covers. Could you point me to the best place to get a set up like this?

poff · 12-16-2004, 07:03 PM

The Summit Brand ones are pretty nice for the money. I think MSD makes them. Check the Made-For-You wire looms too: http://www.made4uproducts.com/wire_looms.htm

TugOwar · 12-16-2004, 07:37 PM

Thanks very much Poff, too many kinds of looms out there. Decisions decisions.

Now what about the trim to fit wires? Where should I get them? I'd like 8mm, HEI, 90* boots.

71swb4x4 · 12-16-2004, 07:41 PM

I bought a roll of plug wire, boots, and terminals from my local auto shop and made my own.

poff · 12-17-2004, 02:33 AM

I ordered mine from Summitracing.com. They are 8mm, cut to fit and come with HEI and conventional ends. They come in straight ir 90 degree sparkplug boots. The only bummer for some people is that they only come in Blue. You probably want the spiral wound cores not the solid cores.

TugOwar · 12-17-2004, 02:35 AM

K thanks very much.

GreyHoundSteve · 12-17-2004, 10:32 AM

I bought accel wires from jegs and they were reasonable.

TugOwar · 12-18-2004, 12:05 AM

I picked up a set of accel 8mm trim to fit wires at autozone today. 40 bucks give or take.
God what a efin pita. Think I'll just take the loss on them and go get a set of regular wires.

68w/sbc406 · 12-18-2004, 12:15 AM

trim to fit takes some time and paitance, i didnt do them when i put my v-8 in cause i had so many other things to worry about, maybe next time

cableguy0 · 12-18-2004, 12:59 AM

taylor,msd or moroso wires. stay away from accels they are notorious for arcing out through the wire and giving you a nice light show at night especially if its wet out.there caps and rotors are awesome but accel wires suck if you want your vehicle to run how it should

72MARIO · 12-18-2004, 10:43 AM

I second that the accel 8mm are total junk. I put a set on my dads truck and they lasted like 2 years max it started stumbling at higher RPMs. We put a new set of Taylor's on it and the problem was fixed.. I would say you best to get taylor,msd or moroso wires.

TugOwar · 12-18-2004, 11:56 AM

Autozone had the msd wires at twice the price of the accel. Now I'm glad I opted for the cheaper set since they will just be trashed. I

know I'm ill equipped tool wise, no vice for the die set that came with the wires and I don't have the correct crimpers either, but apparently I'm short on patience and knowledge as well, because these trim to fit wires are just beyond me.

12-16-2004, 04:53 PM	#1
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Best place for trim to fit plug wires? Sup folks, I'm finally ready to replace the very old plug wires on my 68. I want to get the trim to fit wires and set them up like some of you have it, with the retainers that run along the edge of the valve covers. Could you point me to the best place to get a set up like this?

12-16-2004, 07:03 PM	#2
poff Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 546	The Summit Brand ones are pretty nice for the money. I think MSD makes them. Check the Made-For-You wire looms too: http://www.made4uproducts.com/wire_looms.htm __________________ '70 K-20 San Diego, CA

12-16-2004, 07:41 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I bought a roll of plug wire, boots, and terminals from my local auto shop and made my own. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-17-2004, 02:33 AM	#5
poff Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 546	I ordered mine from Summitracing.com. They are 8mm, cut to fit and come with HEI and conventional ends. They come in straight ir 90 degree sparkplug boots. The only bummer for some people is that they only come in Blue. You probably want the spiral wound cores not the solid cores. __________________ '70 K-20 San Diego, CA

12-18-2004, 12:15 AM	#9
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	trim to fit takes some time and paitance, i didnt do them when i put my v-8 in cause i had so many other things to worry about, maybe next time __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

12-16-2004, 07:37 PM	#3
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Thanks very much Poff, too many kinds of looms out there. Decisions decisions. Now what about the trim to fit wires? Where should I get them? I'd like 8mm, HEI, 90* boots.

12-17-2004, 02:35 AM	#6
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	K thanks very much.

12-17-2004, 10:32 AM	#7
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	I bought accel wires from jegs and they were reasonable.

12-18-2004, 12:05 AM	#8
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	I picked up a set of accel 8mm trim to fit wires at autozone today. 40 bucks give or take. God what a efin pita. Think I'll just take the loss on them and go get a set of regular wires.

12-18-2004, 12:59 AM	#10
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	taylor,msd or moroso wires. stay away from accels they are notorious for arcing out through the wire and giving you a nice light show at night especially if its wet out.there caps and rotors are awesome but accel wires suck if you want your vehicle to run how it should __________________ 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.

12-18-2004, 10:43 AM	#11
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I second that the accel 8mm are total junk. I put a set on my dads truck and they lasted like 2 years max it started stumbling at higher RPMs. We put a new set of Taylor's on it and the problem was fixed.. I would say you best to get taylor,msd or moroso wires. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

12-18-2004, 11:56 AM	#12
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Autozone had the msd wires at twice the price of the accel. Now I'm glad I opted for the cheaper set since they will just be trashed. I know I'm ill equipped tool wise, no vice for the die set that came with the wires and I don't have the correct crimpers either, but apparently I'm short on patience and knowledge as well, because these trim to fit wires are just beyond me.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.