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Old 01-31-2015, 11:20 PM
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Default Plug wires for bb hei hooker headers

So I am guessing someone has the same set up I do, hooker side pipes, hei and bb,
Which plug wires fit good out of the box, I am lazy do not want to cut and fit them...
thanks!
PS...please do post a picture of how they look on your engine....
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Not sidepipes but 2" Headman headers, HEI and MSD 8.5 wires.



I found the straight boots interfere in a number of spots
#7 hits the reverse lockout cable
#3 hits the brake line at the proportioning valve
#4 touches the header tube

I will probably buy some 45 degree ends and change a few
Old 02-01-2015, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by hwcoop
Not sidepipes but 2" Headman headers, HEI and MSD 8.5 wires.



I found the straight boots interfere in a number of spots
#7 hits the reverse lockout cable
#3 hits the brake line at the proportioning valve
#4 touches the header tube

I will probably buy some 45 degree ends and change a few
Your wires appear to be the MSD multi angle boots. Try bending that boot at the center and see if it retains the bent shape.

I have hooker side pipes and MSD wires. I have issues with #1 and #3 making contact.
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Your wires appear to be the MSD multi angle boots. Try bending that boot at the center and see if it retains the bent shape.


Thanks!, worked like a charm... my wife always says i should read the instructions LOL
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After having tried many different wires, my favs are MSD 8.5 with the vari-angle boots (like the poster above).

Spend the extra time and cut-to-fit. The end result will be much nicer.

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I went with Accel 115 deg ceramic boots, cut to fit. I run the stock distributor but they come with both style terminal ends

Jim



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