Can I shorten (cut) these plug wires? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Arl37 · 01-08-2012, 10:09 PM

I bought a set of Acel Plug wires for my 69 C10 307. On one is way to long and another I need to replace the 90% plug end with a straight end to clear a header tube. The wires are "Max Performance Spiral Core 500 OHM 8.5".
If I can shorten them which end is the best to cut?
Where can I get just one straight plug connector?
Thanks

hayhauler71 · 01-08-2012, 10:16 PM

You can cut either end and boots are available at napa or just buy 1 wire [speed lead] and take the boots off and use as necessary

Arl37 · 01-08-2012, 10:25 PM

Fuzzy. Whats : speed lead"?

hayhauler71 · 01-08-2012, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arl37

Fuzzy. Whats : speed lead"?

Napa used to sell individual plug wires that were called speed leads all different sizes and boot styles to choose from

Arl37 · 01-08-2012, 11:19 PM

thanks Fuzzy
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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-09-2012, 07:11 AM

Accel sells a universal kit with multiple choices for HEI, or points style wire and ends. You cut, strip and crimp on the connector and then slip on the boots, whatever style or length you need.

hjewell2 · 01-09-2012, 07:51 AM

I used multi angle boots from MSD found them at Summit Racing. two boots and plug leads per package. I used them on my Accel wires to clear #5 Headertube. The boots are long and fit very well.

01-08-2012, 10:09 PM	#1
Arl37 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Valley Center, Ca Posts: 277	Can I shorten (cut) these plug wires? I bought a set of Acel Plug wires for my 69 C10 307. On one is way to long and another I need to replace the 90% plug end with a straight end to clear a header tube. The wires are "Max Performance Spiral Core 500 OHM 8.5". If I can shorten them which end is the best to cut? Where can I get just one straight plug connector? Thanks

01-08-2012, 10:16 PM	#2
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Can I shorten (cut) these plug wires? You can cut either end and boots are available at napa or just buy 1 wire [speed lead] and take the boots off and use as necessary __________________ Fuzzy

01-08-2012, 10:25 PM	#3
Arl37 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Valley Center, Ca Posts: 277	Re: Can I shorten (cut) these plug wires? Fuzzy. Whats : speed lead"?

01-09-2012, 07:11 AM	#6
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,562	Re: Can I shorten (cut) these plug wires? Accel sells a universal kit with multiple choices for HEI, or points style wire and ends. You cut, strip and crimp on the connector and then slip on the boots, whatever style or length you need. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

01-09-2012, 07:51 AM	#7
hjewell2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: mich Posts: 656	Re: Can I shorten (cut) these plug wires? I used multi angle boots from MSD found them at Summit Racing. two boots and plug leads per package. I used them on my Accel wires to clear #5 Headertube. The boots are long and fit very well.

01-08-2012, 11:19 PM	#5
Arl37 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Valley Center, Ca Posts: 277	Re: Can I shorten (cut) these plug wires? thanks Fuzzy Posted via Mobile Device



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