what plug wires to use with headers??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**tkeduk8r** · 12-01-2004, 01:29 PM

I kinda stole the idea from the another post on the board relating to HEI and ram horns... but what kind of plug wires should i run with my new small block with summit headiers in my 74 2wd c10... I would like to run an 8mm ACDelco (i have a set i ordered for a 76 silverado since i have HEI) but I can return them on a set (76 vette maybe???) that may fit the headers better??? any suggestions or expereinces???
--Mike

chickenwing · 12-01-2004, 01:54 PM

I have cheapy flowtech headers. Made up my own wires from accel. I used a rail-type loom that bolts to the lower edge of the valve covers. Then found some heat resistant cloth? boot covers to slip over the plug ends. Looks good. Works good.

Here's a before pic that kinda shows the routing. I'm on the wrong computer for an after pic.

71swb4x4 · 12-01-2004, 02:29 PM

I made my own wires and I will never buy another pre-fit set again. They are so easy to make yourself, and they will fit exactly how you want them to.

rodnok1 · 12-01-2004, 04:01 PM

I used a set of 8.8 300+ Accel wires, they have adjustable boots so you change the angle at the plug. Very helpfull to keep the wires off the headers. I am also running the boots on the wires after 2 wires hit the headers with old looms. I also run accel shorty plugs, the help a little with plug installation.

**tkeduk8r** · 12-01-2004, 05:38 PM

thanks shawn and the rest... what kind of wires (brand) and I have never made my own, do i need a special tool??? Id like to keep and use delco wires, just cuz im anal.. but i may be cooerced into a better black wire.. Ive thought about Jacobs and Taylor, but i dont knwo too much about them... respond away!!!...
--Mike

chickenwing · 12-01-2004, 05:50 PM

I do have an aluminum block that is used along with a safety razor to strip the wires. It also crimps the terminals. It was like 5 bucks at our local speed shop. You can do it all freehand but you must be carefull not to nick the conductor.

68w/sbc406 · 12-01-2004, 09:15 PM

msd has black wires, they also have the tool in the box, so no need to buy one

Arrow211 · 12-01-2004, 09:20 PM

try aurora plug wires.
They are the best made , but exspensive.
8.5 mm
All the racers here use them *W*

rodnok1 · 12-02-2004, 10:28 AM

The accel wires are black and come with crimper in the box (it goes in a vise)

GreyHoundSteve · 12-02-2004, 10:59 AM

I used the accel cut to fit on my vette and they worked great. I also fought the little boots that go over the end of the plug wires and they work well also. I think jegs sells both ... or at least they use to.

chickenwing · 12-02-2004, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodnok1

The accel wires are black and come with crimper in the box (it goes in a vise)

That's their top of the line ones. The cheaper yellow ones do not come with a crimper.

71swb4x4 · 12-02-2004, 02:03 PM

Todd and I split a role of wire from Sturdevants. We bought a 100 foot role of 8mm, it was nearly $1/foot. I think I used around 20 feet to do my truck. All we used was the razor mentioned earlier and the crimping tool. Nothing too fancy. A little dielectric grease on the terminal helps slip the boots over and keeps everything corrosion free for a long time.

12-01-2004, 01:29 PM	#1
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	what plug wires to use with headers??? I kinda stole the idea from the another post on the board relating to HEI and ram horns... but what kind of plug wires should i run with my new small block with summit headiers in my 74 2wd c10... I would like to run an 8mm ACDelco (i have a set i ordered for a 76 silverado since i have HEI) but I can return them on a set (76 vette maybe???) that may fit the headers better??? any suggestions or expereinces??? --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

12-01-2004, 01:54 PM	#2
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I have cheapy flowtech headers. Made up my own wires from accel. I used a rail-type loom that bolts to the lower edge of the valve covers. Then found some heat resistant cloth? boot covers to slip over the plug ends. Looks good. Works good. Here's a before pic that kinda shows the routing. I'm on the wrong computer for an after pic. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!! Last edited by chickenwing; 12-01-2004 at 02:36 PM.

12-01-2004, 02:29 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I made my own wires and I will never buy another pre-fit set again. They are so easy to make yourself, and they will fit exactly how you want them to. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-01-2004, 04:01 PM	#4
rodnok1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Linden, North Carolina Posts: 617	I used a set of 8.8 300+ Accel wires, they have adjustable boots so you change the angle at the plug. Very helpfull to keep the wires off the headers. I am also running the boots on the wires after 2 wires hit the headers with old looms. I also run accel shorty plugs, the help a little with plug installation. __________________ 64 Panel Rebuild Pics Clutch Replacement and Borg Warner T10 Trans Rebuild 64 Panel 1/2 Ton 350cubes/400hp BorgWarner t-10 3:73 Auburn Posi

12-01-2004, 05:38 PM	#5
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	thanks shawn and the rest... what kind of wires (brand) and I have never made my own, do i need a special tool??? Id like to keep and use delco wires, just cuz im anal.. but i may be cooerced into a better black wire.. Ive thought about Jacobs and Taylor, but i dont knwo too much about them... respond away!!!... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

12-01-2004, 05:50 PM	#6
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I do have an aluminum block that is used along with a safety razor to strip the wires. It also crimps the terminals. It was like 5 bucks at our local speed shop. You can do it all freehand but you must be carefull not to nick the conductor. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

12-01-2004, 09:15 PM	#7
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	msd has black wires, they also have the tool in the box, so no need to buy one __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

12-01-2004, 09:20 PM	#8
Arrow211 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 45	try aurora plug wires. They are the best made , but exspensive. 8.5 mm All the racers here use them W

12-02-2004, 10:28 AM	#9
rodnok1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Linden, North Carolina Posts: 617	The accel wires are black and come with crimper in the box (it goes in a vise) __________________ 64 Panel Rebuild Pics Clutch Replacement and Borg Warner T10 Trans Rebuild 64 Panel 1/2 Ton 350cubes/400hp BorgWarner t-10 3:73 Auburn Posi

12-02-2004, 10:59 AM	#10
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	I used the accel cut to fit on my vette and they worked great. I also fought the little boots that go over the end of the plug wires and they work well also. I think jegs sells both ... or at least they use to.

12-02-2004, 02:03 PM	#12
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Todd and I split a role of wire from Sturdevants. We bought a 100 foot role of 8mm, it was nearly $1/foot. I think I used around 20 feet to do my truck. All we used was the razor mentioned earlier and the crimping tool. Nothing too fancy. A little dielectric grease on the terminal helps slip the boots over and keeps everything corrosion free for a long time. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

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