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 Mar 7 2011, 02:15 AM
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Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 67 Joined: 12-June 06 From: Greenville, SC Member No.: 1,245  |
Hey guys,
Want to match up the hei, spark plug wires, and MSD 6AL Box. Whats the best style, gauge wire etc for this application with headers. Thanks for the recommendation (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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Mar 8 2011, 11:11 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 83 Joined: 8-February 08 From: SO CAL Member No.: 2,111 |
Whats your intended use for the car? If its HPDE or racing of any kind routing under the valve cover is great for avoiding the headers, although its a royal pain in the ass to diagnose a burnt wire and replace should you burn one. I run HPDE and TT and run the wires over the valve cover and use DEI wire sleeve and these
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DEI-010512/. I don't think you can go wrong with a thicker wire with headers for the protection (8mm or thicker), but ensure you insulate them and keep them from contacting the headers. MSD is a great brand, and I like the moroso's as well. I have a MSD 6al with MSD wires and stock coil. This has worked great for years as long as I keep them off the headers on an LT1. |
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Mar 14 2011, 01:39 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 67 Joined: 12-June 06 From: Greenville, SC Member No.: 1,245 |
QUOTE (rr97cmaross @ Mar 8 2011, 07:11 PM)  Whats your intended use for the car? If its HPDE or racing of any kind routing under the valve cover is great for avoiding the headers, although its a royal pain in the ass to diagnose a burnt wire and replace should you burn one. I run HPDE and TT and run the wires over the valve cover and use DEI wire sleeve and these http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DEI-010512/. I don't think you can go wrong with a thicker wire with headers for the protection (8mm or thicker), but ensure you insulate them and keep them from contacting the headers. MSD is a great brand, and I like the moroso's as well. I have a MSD 6al with MSD wires and stock coil. This has worked great for years as long as I keep them off the headers on an LT1. Thanks for the advise. My motor is on the engine stand. I have a universal set of MSD in which Im going to give the under the header a try. Can't wait to get motor in car. You guys have a great season. |
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Mar 15 2011, 02:22 AM
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Mullet club chairman Group: Advanced Members Posts: 786 Joined: 25-March 06 From: South Bend IN Member No.: 1,135 |
QUOTE (IROC383 @ Mar 13 2011, 09:39 PM) I have a universal set of MSD in which Im going to give the under the header a try. Do yourself a HUGE favor and DON'T run the wires under the headers. IF you have centerbolt valve covers (assuming you do) get some spark plug holders from Made for You Products and do what I did shown below... (IMG:http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w178/1meanz/GMHTP/1004chp_08_o1986_chevy_camaro_iroc_.jpg) |
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Mar 15 2011, 03:26 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 |
QUOTE (1meanZ @ Mar 14 2011, 10:22 PM) Do yourself a HUGE favor and DON'T run the wires under the headers. IF you have centerbolt valve covers (assuming you do) get some spark plug holders from Made for You Products and do what I did shown below... As much as I hate when he's right, he's right. I have the same holders and they are great. This assumes you have the AIR pipes removed. |
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Mar 16 2011, 12:07 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 67 Joined: 12-June 06 From: Greenville, SC Member No.: 1,245 |
QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Mar 14 2011, 11:26 PM) QUOTE (1meanZ @ Mar 14 2011, 10:22 PM) Do yourself a HUGE favor and DON'T run the wires under the headers. IF you have centerbolt valve covers (assuming you do) get some spark plug holders from Made for You Products and do what I did shown below... As much as I hate when he's right, he's right. I have the same holders and they are great. This assumes you have the AIR pipes removed. Looks Great! I will copy this application and post a pic. Thanks for the advise |
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