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polevault1977 · 05-25-2003, 06:07 PM

Hi All,

I was just starting to lay out my spark plug wires. I have vortec heads with sanderson headers. Vortec heads have two threaded holes for brackets to hold wire separators. Anyone have this set-up? If so I would like to see a pic or two. And who makes these brackets other than the GM ones. Any info appreciated.

Danny

PS I'll attach a pic

tommie · 05-26-2003, 12:11 AM

where did you get those headers from?

how much are they?

look nice.

sorry, i have no answer for your question?

polevault1977 · 05-26-2003, 10:53 AM

They are sanderson headers from early classic enterprises. I think they were either 339 or 349. They fit well and are well made. I like the .375 flange. Danny

polevault1977 · 05-26-2003, 09:57 PM

I found some brackets that I cut off and rebent to support the wires. Danny

Blue68 · 05-27-2003, 02:58 PM

How about this? Don't remember the manufacturer.

I'll try to find out.

polevault1977 · 05-27-2003, 10:57 PM

Hey Blue68,

Those look very nice, but I'm not sure i could use them with the valve covers i have. They have countersunk bolt heads. I had to get some a little bigger to cover the roller rockers i put on. You are not to far from me. I'm just across the river in OK. We hit the lewisville area a lot, or at least when we have a little extra change-not laterly btw!! Danny

*Piston* · 05-27-2003, 11:23 PM

Those look like factory brackets to me (first pic). They are simply a metal tab with a 90 degree bend and a 2 or 3 wire holder clip that slides on top of it. the 4 wire holder just clips on the wires and doesnt mount to anything.
GM still sells them, check for a 75 chevy 350 wire holder (I think). I know there are other years but that one comes to mind.

Have you thought of running the wires underneath? I'm running Hooker competition headers w/ceramic coat and I didnt want to clutter things up with wires so I ran them under the headers, next to the block. Sure makes for a clean install too!

*Piston* · 05-27-2003, 11:26 PM

pic

Blue68 · 05-27-2003, 11:29 PM

You may want to take a look at these then. Got to the bottom of the page. It kind of depends on your heads, headers and bolt holes available.

http://www.made4uproducts.com/centerbolt_kits.htm

Update...Mine are R & M Specialties. Don't know if they exist anymore or not, but I got them from Sallee-Chevrolet. Similar ones can be seen on this page, just scroll down a bit to see a good pic. There are a lot of big photos so be patient.

http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Chev...remepics2.html

And the other kind can be seen here

http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Photos/zz430pics.html

*Piston* · 05-27-2003, 11:35 PM

dam that bowtie one is kick arse. Never seen anything like that before!

polevault1977 · 05-31-2003, 02:39 PM

Hey Garrett and Blue68,

Thanks for the great links and info. I bought some cheapos and cut them off and installed them before I got your info. Enclosed is a pic of them. I not pleased with them, so I'm gonna back up and try some of the ideas you put me on. I would like to run them under my headers, but not sure about supporting them. That sure looks better. Btw those of a couple of great looking engines you have. Hey, also I'll attach a progress pic. Thanks,

Danny

polevault1977 · 05-31-2003, 02:41 PM

Oops! Engine pic didn't fly!! Danny

05-25-2003, 06:07 PM	#1
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Vortec spark plug wire brackets question Hi All, I was just starting to lay out my spark plug wires. I have vortec heads with sanderson headers. Vortec heads have two threaded holes for brackets to hold wire separators. Anyone have this set-up? If so I would like to see a pic or two. And who makes these brackets other than the GM ones. Any info appreciated. Danny PS I'll attach a pic Attached Images

05-27-2003, 02:58 PM	#5
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	How about this? Don't remember the manufacturer. I'll try to find out. __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.

05-27-2003, 11:26 PM	#8
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	pic Attached Images

05-27-2003, 11:29 PM	#9
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	You may want to take a look at these then. Got to the bottom of the page. It kind of depends on your heads, headers and bolt holes available. http://www.made4uproducts.com/centerbolt_kits.htm Update...Mine are R & M Specialties. Don't know if they exist anymore or not, but I got them from Sallee-Chevrolet. Similar ones can be seen on this page, just scroll down a bit to see a good pic. There are a lot of big photos so be patient. http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Chev...remepics2.html And the other kind can be seen here http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Photos/zz430pics.html __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades. Last edited by Blue68; 05-27-2003 at 11:38 PM.

05-31-2003, 02:39 PM	#11
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Hey Garrett and Blue68, Thanks for the great links and info. I bought some cheapos and cut them off and installed them before I got your info. Enclosed is a pic of them. I not pleased with them, so I'm gonna back up and try some of the ideas you put me on. I would like to run them under my headers, but not sure about supporting them. That sure looks better. Btw those of a couple of great looking engines you have. Hey, also I'll attach a progress pic. Thanks, Danny Attached Images

05-26-2003, 12:11 AM	#2
tommie 97' Tahoe 2dr/2wd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huffman,TX Posts: 1,168	where did you get those headers from? how much are they? look nice. sorry, i have no answer for your question?

05-26-2003, 10:53 AM	#3
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	They are sanderson headers from early classic enterprises. I think they were either 339 or 349. They fit well and are well made. I like the .375 flange. Danny

05-26-2003, 09:57 PM	#4
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	I found some brackets that I cut off and rebent to support the wires. Danny

05-27-2003, 10:57 PM	#6
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Hey Blue68, Those look very nice, but I'm not sure i could use them with the valve covers i have. They have countersunk bolt heads. I had to get some a little bigger to cover the roller rockers i put on. You are not to far from me. I'm just across the river in OK. We hit the lewisville area a lot, or at least when we have a little extra change-not laterly btw!! Danny

05-27-2003, 11:23 PM	#7
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	Those look like factory brackets to me (first pic). They are simply a metal tab with a 90 degree bend and a 2 or 3 wire holder clip that slides on top of it. the 4 wire holder just clips on the wires and doesnt mount to anything. GM still sells them, check for a 75 chevy 350 wire holder (I think). I know there are other years but that one comes to mind. Have you thought of running the wires underneath? I'm running Hooker competition headers w/ceramic coat and I didnt want to clutter things up with wires so I ran them under the headers, next to the block. Sure makes for a clean install too!

05-27-2003, 11:35 PM	#10
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	dam that bowtie one is kick arse. Never seen anything like that before!

05-31-2003, 02:41 PM	#12
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Oops! Engine pic didn't fly!! Danny Attached Images



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