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Old 04-11-2008, 07:03 AM   #1
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plug wire & header issue HELP

I have recently, re-installed my intake and now im in the process putting everything back on i have noticed that my new delco wires on 2 & 1 are almost right against the header, i bougt some jacket protecter things from work will those protect them? wat are my options??? this really holding me up
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Old 04-11-2008, 07:18 AM   #2
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Re: plug wire & header issue HELP

I stopped at the local part store and picked up a wire loop kit that is held on by the valve cover bolts. Some of the other guys would probably recommend better options but, thats what I did just last week..for the time being.
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Old 04-11-2008, 07:19 AM   #3
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Re: plug wire & header issue HELP

well i have a real decent set of looms and im still super close to my header tube on 1 and 2, i dont wanna burn up my new wires,
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Old 04-11-2008, 07:45 AM   #4
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Re: plug wire & header issue HELP

just get some accel shorty plugs
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Old 04-11-2008, 07:53 AM   #5
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Re: plug wire & header issue HELP

do they perfrom well?
im pretty hardcore all AC plugs
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Old 04-11-2008, 08:57 AM   #6
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Re: plug wire & header issue HELP

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just get some accel shorty plugs
I agree.
I got 'em & just love the heck out of them.
Bit pricey, though.
But the extra cost is worth more than buying new plug wires after you burn one up.

I also run the "bolt to the rocker cover" looms.
Sorry no pics. I don't have one o' them fancy digital cams, or a cam in my cell phone.

And I was pretty much taught, back in the old days, of "Iron men and wooden ships", "put in what the manufacturer did."
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Old 04-11-2008, 09:20 AM   #7
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Re: plug wire & header issue HELP

Are you using a 90 degree boot? I have had problems with straight boots, but not so much with 90 degree boots. I just run my through the "loom" that bolts on with the valve cover bolt and no problems.
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Old 04-11-2008, 09:52 AM   #8
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Are you using a 90 degree boot? I have had problems with straight boots, but not so much with 90 degree boots. I just run my through the "loom" that bolts on with the valve cover bolt and no problems.
Just use different boots where you need them. I used 45 degrees in some places, and 90's in others.

A set of DEI plug boot protectors are cheap... I had a few left that you can have if you like. These: http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?fo...action=product
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Old 04-11-2008, 02:24 PM   #9
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Re: plug wire & header issue HELP

This is what I use. You can buy them in packs of 2 on Ebay. They worked for me.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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