81 spark plug routing
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Drifting
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: aurora
81 spark plug routing
Want to put a new set of plug wires on
-what are some good ones ?
-has anyone routed them differently on a stock engine? ( Pics ) would love to see the routing and wire holders you have
- and how long did it take you?
Thanks
Todd
-what are some good ones ?
-has anyone routed them differently on a stock engine? ( Pics ) would love to see the routing and wire holders you have
- and how long did it take you?
Thanks
Todd
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
Routing new wires on a C3 is a PITA...pure and simple. Has anyone ever routed them differently? Does the little piggy cry "WEE, WEE, WEE" all the way home? Most everyone rewires with a simpler routing process...except for **** "originality" fools....like me. :o
Burning Brakes
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MSD 8mm wires on mine. Picked up this cheap(15 bucks) wire separator that bolts to the valve cover bolts. Works good enough . Keeps the wires off headers.
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Drifting
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From: aurora
I know Dumb question. (has anyone routed them differently on a stock engine?) just want to get some ideas and find out some mistakes that some of you have made so i don't make the same
Todd
Todd
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Drifting
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From: aurora
Burning Brakes
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Nope, no long boots. 90 degree. Very thick and heavy duty to take the heat.
These are what I have:
http://www.jegs.com/i/MSD-Ignition/1...oductId=745346
These are what I have:
http://www.jegs.com/i/MSD-Ignition/1...oductId=745346
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Drifting
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From: Antioch IL
with this. I tried to do it the original way and after sometime i gave up. i just routed them the cleanest way possible and away from the headers. good luck.
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I've done it. It is a pain in the assssssss. There are 2 shields on each side and a shield in the lower portion of the block. It can be done just plan on it taking 3 to 4 hours. I have my original engine from my 81. I can post pictures tomorrow if you wish.
Last edited by spedaleden; Oct 18, 2010 at 10:52 PM.
