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chevyboy55 · 07-19-2006, 08:26 PM

What spark plug wire looms are you using & do you have pics?

redneckdds · 07-19-2006, 10:14 PM

we are using the stuff from Harbor Freight

OhioDan · 07-20-2006, 05:06 PM

I got mine from GMC Paul. Don't have any pics, but with them on the engine, it looks kinda like this.

Orange · 07-21-2006, 10:40 AM

I am using the Billet Specialties Smooth style looms.
I like them - they do a nice job of keeping your wires out of the way...
Don't have any "purpose" taken pictures of them, but you can see them in both of these...
http://www.slickorange.com/Album/ima...gmc_image1.jpg
http://www.slickorange.com/Album/ima...gmc_image2.jpg
They are a little flashy, but easy to keep clean with the Mothers Billet Polish.

I am working on getting less flash under the hood actually...too much chrome, it was a phase I went through I guess.

72 Cheyenne K20 · 07-21-2006, 11:51 AM

I went the GM original route, like in the pic from OhioDan but went HEI. It's a nice set up for original look. PITA to run the plug wires, the trip from plug 1 & 3 to the distributor is a long one. Only wires that fit are made for a mid 70's vette with HEI.

Scott

chevyboy55 · 07-21-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 Cheyenne K20

I went the GM original route, like in the pic from OhioDan but went HEI. It's a nice set up for original look. PITA to run the plug wires, the trip from plug 1 & 3 to the distributor is a long one. Only wires that fit are made for a mid 70's vette with HEI.

Scott

Scott
Do you have ram horns or headers?

72 Cheyenne K20 · 07-21-2006, 03:51 PM

When I bought it, it had later year manifolds on it with smog holes. I got the right center dump Rams Horns with correct cast number (because I'm a freak about keeping it factory). You should be able to run the wires stock with header also.

Scott

OhioDan · 07-21-2006, 05:22 PM

I changed mine to HEI also. Got pre-cut wires from NAPA for a 75 Vette. Lost the part #. Sorry. Hope this helps?

corn · 07-21-2006, 07:41 PM

zip ties for me, 3&1 nascar method...

chevyboy55 · 07-21-2006, 09:08 PM

OK stupid question time. Do I need different wires for rams horn vs headers?

86swb · 07-21-2006, 10:39 PM

That is not a stupid question but I am not all that sure but I would go with "NO"!

jsbgump · 07-21-2006, 11:41 PM

This is what I'm runin

chevyboy55 · 07-22-2006, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chevyboy55

OK stupid question time. Do I need different wires for rams horn vs headers?

I guess I should make my self clearer. 1)Not sure if they take the same ends(angle vs straight) 2) If they need to be a different length.

**53burb** · 07-22-2006, 08:41 AM

I think the length is the same or at least close, but headers need a 90 degree boot & rams horns can use either straight or angled boot.

Madbomber88 · 07-22-2006, 10:18 AM

I'm in need of wires for my HEI setup on my 72 K20 as well. I did a search on summit for 75 corvette, and there are 63 options, but all of them ar 90 degree. Where can I find the straight ones? I have ramhorns now. Maybe I should just use it as an excuse to get headers?

dion · 07-22-2006, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyboy55

What spark plug wire looms are you using & do you have pics?

I bought these at Pep Boys, forgot the brand but they work good and were pretty cheap. Right now I have Accel 8.8 wires and the looms keep them away from the headers except for one on the driver side which I have a boot on.

07-19-2006, 08:26 PM	#1
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Wire Looms What spark plug wire looms are you using & do you have pics? Last edited by chevyboy55; 07-19-2006 at 08:26 PM.

07-19-2006, 10:14 PM	#2
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: Wire Looms we are using the stuff from Harbor Freight __________________ '67/70 Chevy C/10 '10 2500 Crewcab Duramax 4wd

07-20-2006, 05:06 PM	#3
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Wire Looms I got mine from GMC Paul. Don't have any pics, but with them on the engine, it looks kinda like this. Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

07-21-2006, 10:40 AM	#4
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Wire Looms I am using the Billet Specialties Smooth style looms. I like them - they do a nice job of keeping your wires out of the way... Don't have any "purpose" taken pictures of them, but you can see them in both of these... http://www.slickorange.com/Album/ima...gmc_image1.jpg http://www.slickorange.com/Album/ima...gmc_image2.jpg They are a little flashy, but easy to keep clean with the Mothers Billet Polish. I am working on getting less flash under the hood actually...too much chrome, it was a phase I went through I guess. __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

07-21-2006, 11:51 AM	#5
72 Cheyenne K20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Staunton, Virginia Posts: 554	Re: Wire Looms I went the GM original route, like in the pic from OhioDan but went HEI. It's a nice set up for original look. PITA to run the plug wires, the trip from plug 1 & 3 to the distributor is a long one. Only wires that fit are made for a mid 70's vette with HEI. Scott

07-21-2006, 03:51 PM	#7
72 Cheyenne K20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Staunton, Virginia Posts: 554	Re: Wire Looms When I bought it, it had later year manifolds on it with smog holes. I got the right center dump Rams Horns with correct cast number (because I'm a freak about keeping it factory). You should be able to run the wires stock with header also. Scott Last edited by 72 Cheyenne K20; 07-21-2006 at 03:52 PM.

07-21-2006, 05:22 PM	#8
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Wire Looms I changed mine to HEI also. Got pre-cut wires from NAPA for a 75 Vette. Lost the part #. Sorry. Hope this helps? __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

07-21-2006, 07:41 PM	#9
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Wire Looms zip ties for me, 3&1 nascar method...

07-21-2006, 09:08 PM	#10
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Wire Looms OK stupid question time. Do I need different wires for rams horn vs headers?

07-21-2006, 10:39 PM	#11
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Wire Looms That is not a stupid question but I am not all that sure but I would go with "NO"! __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

07-21-2006, 11:41 PM	#12
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Wire Looms This is what I'm runin Attached Images __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

07-22-2006, 08:41 AM	#14
53burb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,010	Re: Wire Looms I think the length is the same or at least close, but headers need a 90 degree boot & rams horns can use either straight or angled boot.

07-22-2006, 10:18 AM	#15
Madbomber88 Active Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 169	Re: Wire Looms I'm in need of wires for my HEI setup on my 72 K20 as well. I did a search on summit for 75 corvette, and there are 63 options, but all of them ar 90 degree. Where can I find the straight ones? I have ramhorns now. Maybe I should just use it as an excuse to get headers? __________________ 71 Blazer CST 72 K20 Capt USAF



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