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bigbadchev72 · 06-27-2011, 08:51 PM

I have a set of hooker headers on my sbc in the Jimmy. When I bought it it had some 90degree boots with the little heat sock on them. They still burn through.

What type of wires are you guys running with headers? 90s. 45s, straights? a mix? I really hate headers, but I am building this Jimmy to sell and dont want to swap back to ramhorns.

So what do you guys run for wires and how do you keep them from looking like crap?

jhwkns · 06-27-2011, 09:00 PM

It's hard to beat Taylor wires. They're almost indestructible.

Alex Hayley · 06-27-2011, 09:27 PM

I run MSD's with 90 degree boots on them. No extra protection. If they touch, they burn otherwise they are just fine.

**truckster** · 06-28-2011, 12:05 AM

I have Autozone Duralast 90-degree wires on mine. No issue with the wires, but changing plugs is challenging.

Burt4x4 · 06-28-2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhwkns

It's hard to beat Taylor wires. They're almost indestructible.

I'm with this guy, SummitRacing "brand" wires are made by Taylor..thats what the salesman said anyway. I like to make my own so I can route as needed. Some kindof wire loom helps a ton too.

wildearp · 07-28-2011, 03:48 PM

I run 90 degree Taylor Spiral wound wires with the Accel shorty header plugs. I have never melted one.

MSD also makes some very good wires.

cleszkie · 08-01-2011, 02:33 PM

x 4 on the Taylor wires. They can take a lot of heat.

06-27-2011, 08:51 PM	#1
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Spark plug wires and headers I have a set of hooker headers on my sbc in the Jimmy. When I bought it it had some 90degree boots with the little heat sock on them. They still burn through. What type of wires are you guys running with headers? 90s. 45s, straights? a mix? I really hate headers, but I am building this Jimmy to sell and dont want to swap back to ramhorns. So what do you guys run for wires and how do you keep them from looking like crap? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

06-27-2011, 09:00 PM	#2
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Spark plug wires and headers It's hard to beat Taylor wires. They're almost indestructible. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

06-27-2011, 09:27 PM	#3
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: Spark plug wires and headers I run MSD's with 90 degree boots on them. No extra protection. If they touch, they burn otherwise they are just fine.

06-28-2011, 12:05 AM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,859	Re: Spark plug wires and headers I have Autozone Duralast 90-degree wires on mine. No issue with the wires, but changing plugs is challenging.

07-28-2011, 03:48 PM	#6
wildearp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 165	Re: Spark plug wires and headers I run 90 degree Taylor Spiral wound wires with the Accel shorty header plugs. I have never melted one. MSD also makes some very good wires.

08-01-2011, 02:33 PM	#7
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Spark plug wires and headers x 4 on the Taylor wires. They can take a lot of heat.



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