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spark plug wire near header

Posted: 5/18/08 11:37am Message 1 of 6
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fortlauderdale, FL - USA
Joined: 3/15/2004
Posts: 288
Vette(s): 1978 greenwood custom vette, 468 blower motor side pipes.
I have one wire that lays almost on top of the header and naturally gets burned and starts to short out the engine. Can I buy just one spark plug wire protector for that wire or am I relagated to buy a whole set?? I know they make sleeves that fit over the boot and protect it from the header heat. Does anyone have one that they might want to sell ??
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spark plug wire near header

Posted: 5/18/08 2:19pm Message 2 of 6
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Woodland, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion
some part stores sell single wires but they may not mach yours


spark plug wire near header

Posted: 5/19/08 6:05am Message 3 of 6
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Tucson, AZ - USA
Joined: 10/7/2007
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Vette(s): 1970 White L-46 Air Roadster, 1971 White LT1 Coupe, 1971 Red Auto Air Coupe, 383 stroker, 430 HP, 2002 Millennium Yellow Auto Coupe
MSD wires can be bought singally, in sets, or you can order single parts for the wires. If you buy the "cut to length youself" sets, they also come with extra parts.



spark plug wire near header

Posted: 5/19/08 6:14am Message 4 of 6
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Oklahoma City, OK - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 LS5 Convertible,Auto.Targa Blue with Black Interior.
Jegg's sells real nice plug wire boots. I have headers on my big block. Bought a set of these in chevy orange and they work great and you can get them in all different colors. I also bought a starter blanket from them to avoid heat problem with my starter. Very pleased.
Lonnie



spark plug wire near header

Posted: 5/19/08 2:21pm Message 5 of 6
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East Hanover, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): '68 Black Conv. Matching 327/300 4 Spd. P/S, P/B, P/W, Tele, A/C
Scott,
 
Go with a set of wires with ceramic boot insulators.  They're a little pricey but they last.
 
I had a freind who spent more on regular plug wires & thermal "socks" than if he bought the ceramics in the first place.
 
They're made by Jacob's.
 
Try Jegs or Summit.
 
Anthony



spark plug wire near header

Posted: 5/19/08 4:47pm Message 6 of 6
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Tulsa, OK - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 LS4 4 speed Coupe. Silver & Oxblood 1996 LT1 Coupe. Arctic White & Tan.
Another option.
 



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