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*racedvl* · 08-04-2003, 10:20 PM

If I read the other thread right, it sounds like you need some wire looms. Here is a low dollar trick that a racecar builder taught me. Take the wires that you want to group together and loosely put a zip tie around them where you want them loomed. Then, in between the wires, put zip ties around the outside. now tighten it all up. Worked great when I put the engine in my old 86 GMC.

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1972ChevyGuy · 08-04-2003, 10:32 PM

SWEET idea. how about turning the tie wrap over? At any rate that looks pretty good man. Ill have to try it.

*racedvl* · 08-04-2003, 10:35 PM

It was a daily driver, and I didn't really care about looks too much. But yes you could turn them over.

miket · 08-04-2003, 10:59 PM

That looks cool.....especially if you get color matched nylon ties!!!!

*racedvl* · 08-04-2003, 11:04 PM

Color matched, now there's a idea.

00droptopSS · 08-04-2003, 11:19 PM

racedvl: What year truck did that master cylinder come off of? I like the look, it gives a cleaner non rusted feel.

jewels. · 08-04-2003, 11:28 PM

that IS pretty awesome! cool look! i will probably try that as a temp fix.

but as soon as i get those louvers in my hood plugged, i am looking to chrome my engine. the loomes i had before were chrome, but were prone to cutting the wires. (see pics) so now i will look for chrome looms that hook to the top of my valve covers (which have a spot for looms to bolt on).

still, i love that idea with ties - really awesome!

thanks!

*racedvl* · 08-04-2003, 11:33 PM

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Originally posted by 00droptopSS
racedvl: What year truck did that master cylinder come off of? I like the look, it gives a cleaner non rusted feel.

The truck in the picture is a 1986 GMC. I know the guy who had it before me put por15 on that master.

Blue_71 · 08-05-2003, 12:50 AM

another little tip that makes a big difference, there is 2 wires that go from one side of the distributor to the opposite side of the engine, run those behind the distributor

bpmcgee · 08-05-2003, 01:33 AM

I just got tired of my messy spark plug wires, so I bought myself a pair of these. I'm not usually impressed with Spectre stuff, but these are pretty nice!!

Hooter · 08-05-2003, 01:48 AM

personally i like the wire looms than run parallel to the exhaust manifold and plus having zap straps means you have to cut them everytime you wanna change plug wires

smokekiki · 08-05-2003, 08:54 AM

I have both.A set of looms and wire ties.Yellow ties to match the yellow wires on the yellow blazer.I don't plan on changing my plug wires that often.The wire ties keep the wires seperated,and when pulled off the motor they are kept in order.I need to get some pics to post.

67chevemall · 08-05-2003, 09:11 AM

Great Idea

# 5 pic is the $ shot!

Beats paying $$$ for little things!

Plastic is better than metal in this case!

Cheers

**Yukon Jack** · 08-05-2003, 10:21 AM

Now that is a cool cheap tip!

jewels. · 08-05-2003, 10:40 AM

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Originally posted by Hooter
personally i like the wire looms than run parallel to the exhaust manifold and plus having zap straps means you have to cut them everytime you wanna change plug wires

yeah, hooter, those are the kind i am searching for --- the kind that run parallel to the exhaust, and over the top of the valve covers --- but in chrome

(whew - i dont demand much, do i?

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jewels.

neonlarry · 08-05-2003, 11:40 AM

Moroso makes some nice wire looms. I have one, but I have not put it on yet. http://www.moroso.com/catalog/catego...?catcode=40009

Longhorn Man · 08-05-2003, 03:58 PM

Jason's idea went over pretty well at the shop not too long ago. Had a van come in and the guy gave us some cheap ass wires to install and they were all like 10 feet long or something. (vans have a terible time with always burning wires)
Boss man saw me walking over to it with a dozen or so zip ties and was wondering WTF, but he looked in and was pretty impressed.

Blue_71 · 08-05-2003, 05:12 PM

heres the wires i was talking about, seems like they are #3 and #2, if they are long enough you can run them behind the distributor and it makes a cleaner look

71-longbed · 08-05-2003, 05:23 PM

heres one i learned from my old man ... before you cut off the extra....take a needle nose pliers and grap onto it and twist a few times...they will break off flush and you wont cut or scrap up your hands next time your under the hood ....

*racedvl* · 08-05-2003, 08:53 PM

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Originally posted by Yukon Jack
Now that is a cool cheap tip!

It's all about not spending $$$!!! LOL!

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1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	SWEET idea. how about turning the tie wrap over? At any rate that looks pretty good man. Ill have to try it.

08-04-2003, 10:35 PM	#7
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	It was a daily driver, and I didn't really care about looks too much. But yes you could turn them over.

08-04-2003, 11:04 PM	#9
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Color matched, now there's a idea.

08-04-2003, 11:28 PM	#11
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	that IS pretty awesome! cool look! i will probably try that as a temp fix. but as soon as i get those louvers in my hood plugged, i am looking to chrome my engine. the loomes i had before were chrome, but were prone to cutting the wires. (see pics) so now i will look for chrome looms that hook to the top of my valve covers (which have a spot for looms to bolt on). still, i love that idea with ties - really awesome! thanks! __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

08-05-2003, 01:33 AM	#14
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	I just got tired of my messy spark plug wires, so I bought myself a pair of these. I'm not usually impressed with Spectre stuff, but these are pretty nice!!

08-05-2003, 01:48 AM	#15
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	personally i like the wire looms than run parallel to the exhaust manifold and plus having zap straps means you have to cut them everytime you wanna change plug wires __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

08-05-2003, 08:54 AM	#16
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I have both.A set of looms and wire ties.Yellow ties to match the yellow wires on the yellow blazer.I don't plan on changing my plug wires that often.The wire ties keep the wires seperated,and when pulled off the motor they are kept in order.I need to get some pics to post. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

08-05-2003, 09:11 AM	#17
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Great Idea # 5 pic is the $ shot! Beats paying $$$ for little things! Plastic is better than metal in this case! Cheers



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Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,687	Now that is a cool cheap tip! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Moroso makes some nice wire looms. I have one, but I have not put it on yet. http://www.moroso.com/catalog/catego...?catcode=40009 __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

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Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Jason's idea went over pretty well at the shop not too long ago. Had a van come in and the guy gave us some cheap ass wires to install and they were all like 10 feet long or something. (vans have a terible time with always burning wires) Boss man saw me walking over to it with a dozen or so zip ties and was wondering WTF, but he looked in and was pretty impressed.

08-05-2003, 05:12 PM	#22
Blue_71 Bloo Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Barren County Kentucky Posts: 6,283	heres the wires i was talking about, seems like they are #3 and #2, if they are long enough you can run them behind the distributor and it makes a cleaner look Attached Images

08-05-2003, 05:23 PM	#23
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	heres one i learned from my old man ... before you cut off the extra....take a needle nose pliers and grap onto it and twist a few times...they will break off flush and you wont cut or scrap up your hands next time your under the hood .... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

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