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chevykevy · 05-09-2011, 06:33 PM

I have been looking around for plug wire sets with enough wires of the proper length to run my wires the stock pattern. I have stock rams horns manifolds and an HEI distributor. I would like to run all four front plugs with the wires running between the mount and block as they were from the factory. Most sets don't have enought long wires to make it. I was hoping not to have to make the wires. Anyone find a set that works well?

Keller · 05-09-2011, 07:31 PM

I just dropped a new HEI distributor in my truck a few weeks ago. Making a custom set of wires isn't all that difficult. In my opinion it's the best way to go in order to get them to look and route the way that you want them to. I bought a Summit brand 8mm set that came with a crimper for just under 40 bucks. Pretty much pay for the crimper and get the wires free..

oldblue1968chevy · 05-09-2011, 08:01 PM

Ive HEARD you can use mid 70's vette wires they are for HEI and were routed between ram horns and motor factory..so ive heard..

Autoblueprint · 05-09-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Keller

I just dropped a new HEI distributor in my truck a few weeks ago. Making a custom set of wires isn't all that difficult. In my opinion it's the best way to go in order to get them to look and route the way that you want them to. I bought a Summit brand 8mm set that came with a crimper for just under 40 bucks. Pretty much pay for the crimper and get the wires free..:metal:

I agree. I used a MSD 8.5 universal set on my HEI retrofitted 350 c.i.d. also purchased from Summit Racing.

The universal sets are long enough to configure the wire routing any way you want.

chipflyer · 05-09-2011, 08:54 PM

I have the same setup as you and bought plug wires from oreilly auto for a 75 vette. They came original with ram horns and HEI.

Jeff

chevykevy · 05-09-2011, 09:34 PM

Thanks for the ideas guys. I was lost. I will take a look at both the vette plugs and the build your own.

Old Yeller 1970 · 05-09-2011, 09:44 PM

I'm running Taylor Thunder Volt 8.2mm wires. That's probably overkill for you. In the past I've run Taylor Spiro Pro 8mm. I'd recommend either one. They are cut to fit and I have them run under my headers. Or there's Moroso.

What ever you do, do not, I repeat do not use Accel wires. I had a set of their 8mm 300F wires once and they are complete junk. One was cracked out of the box. Jegs or Summit replaced it (don't remember which). It wasn't long before another one cracked. They went into the trash after that.

jhwkns · 05-09-2011, 10:16 PM

+1 on the Taylors.

chevykevy · 05-09-2011, 10:16 PM

Thanks Old Yeller

byrd · 05-09-2011, 11:06 PM

3rd on Taylors 8.5 red, cut to fit

fastwillie 696969 · 05-09-2011, 11:28 PM

taylor's

**mac808** · 05-10-2011, 04:09 AM

Anyone use/have feedback on Moroso wires...?

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ETsC10 · 05-11-2011, 11:34 PM

I bought mine thru NAPA for a 1976 Corvette. The pic doesn't show full routing but, as you can see, the
front two come up through the engine mounts. Very tidy and secure.

Four years and nary a problem PLUS you can't even see my wires under the hood unless you are looking sideways for them.

Find the right clips for the oil pan to secure them as they travel below the block.

And be patient. This was the 3rd of 4 tries until I was satisfied. If done in-truck, it might be a project, but well worth it.

MARKDTN · 05-12-2011, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mac808

Anyone use/have feedback on Moroso wires...?

I only use 3 brands for pre-made wires. MOROSO, AC Delco, and Autolite. Any of the parts stores house brands I have had no luck with lasting. I have had very good luck with those 3. I have a set of MOROSO wires on my inboard boat.

OJ1988 · 05-12-2011, 11:27 AM

I have moroso street fire wires. 8mm black, look stock.
I got a set listed for hei under manifolds. Fit great and look stock.
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OJ1988 · 05-12-2011, 11:31 AM

I have moroso street fire wires. 8mm black, look stock.
I got a set listed for hei under manifolds. Fit great and look stock.
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don t. - 72gmc · 05-12-2011, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ETsC10

I bought mine thru NAPA for a 1976 Corvette.

For my 70 GMC w/HEI, I also bought mine from NAPA (74 vette).
Wires were made by Belden wire and cable.
I routed mine on the valve covers and over the stock ex-mannys. No problems w/length.

FWIW....don t. ....

Brewski* · 05-12-2011, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARKDTN

I only use 3 brands for pre-made wires. MOROSO, AC Delco, and Autolite. Any of the parts stores house brands I have had no luck with lasting. I have had very good luck with those 3. I have a set of MOROSO wires on my inboard boat.

Hopefully the MOROSO's in your boat are solid core wire. Street type spiral and any thing else can cause a major fire in a boat.

05-09-2011, 06:33 PM	#1
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	What plug wires are you guys using? I have been looking around for plug wire sets with enough wires of the proper length to run my wires the stock pattern. I have stock rams horns manifolds and an HEI distributor. I would like to run all four front plugs with the wires running between the mount and block as they were from the factory. Most sets don't have enought long wires to make it. I was hoping not to have to make the wires. Anyone find a set that works well?

05-09-2011, 07:31 PM	#2
Keller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 79	Re: What plug wires are you guys using? I just dropped a new HEI distributor in my truck a few weeks ago. Making a custom set of wires isn't all that difficult. In my opinion it's the best way to go in order to get them to look and route the way that you want them to. I bought a Summit brand 8mm set that came with a crimper for just under 40 bucks. Pretty much pay for the crimper and get the wires free.. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbed 350/350

05-09-2011, 08:01 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What plug wires are you guys using? Ive HEARD you can use mid 70's vette wires they are for HEI and were routed between ram horns and motor factory..so ive heard.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-09-2011, 08:54 PM	#5
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: What plug wires are you guys using? I have the same setup as you and bought plug wires from oreilly auto for a 75 vette. They came original with ram horns and HEI. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

05-09-2011, 09:34 PM	#6
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: What plug wires are you guys using? Thanks for the ideas guys. I was lost. I will take a look at both the vette plugs and the build your own.

05-09-2011, 09:44 PM	#7
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Re: What plug wires are you guys using? I'm running Taylor Thunder Volt 8.2mm wires. That's probably overkill for you. In the past I've run Taylor Spiro Pro 8mm. I'd recommend either one. They are cut to fit and I have them run under my headers. Or there's Moroso. What ever you do, do not, I repeat do not use Accel wires. I had a set of their 8mm 300F wires once and they are complete junk. One was cracked out of the box. Jegs or Summit replaced it (don't remember which). It wasn't long before another one cracked. They went into the trash after that. __________________ Old Yeller

05-09-2011, 10:16 PM	#8
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: What plug wires are you guys using? +1 on the Taylors. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

05-09-2011, 11:28 PM	#11
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: What plug wires are you guys using? taylor's Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

05-10-2011, 04:09 AM	#12
mac808 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 308	Re: What plug wires are you guys using? Anyone use/have feedback on Moroso wires...?

05-10-2011, 04:45 AM	#13
dos0711 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville,Fl Posts: 131	Re: What plug wires are you guys using? What's the best big block spark plug wire set for headers? Posted via Mobile Device

05-11-2011, 11:34 PM	#14
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: What plug wires are you guys using? I bought mine thru NAPA for a 1976 Corvette. The pic doesn't show full routing but, as you can see, the front two come up through the engine mounts. Very tidy and secure. Four years and nary a problem PLUS you can't even see my wires under the hood unless you are looking sideways for them. Find the right clips for the oil pan to secure them as they travel below the block. And be patient. This was the 3rd of 4 tries until I was satisfied. If done in-truck, it might be a project, but well worth it. Attached Images

05-12-2011, 11:27 AM	#16
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: What plug wires are you guys using? I have moroso street fire wires. 8mm black, look stock. I got a set listed for hei under manifolds. Fit great and look stock. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

05-12-2011, 11:31 AM	#17
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: What plug wires are you guys using? I have moroso street fire wires. 8mm black, look stock. I got a set listed for hei under manifolds. Fit great and look stock. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig



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