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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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What type of plugs are you using with Hooker sidepipe headers? I also just installed Edelbrock Performer heads. Seems that standard plugs are a little too close to the header pipes for comfort so are shortys the way to go? Which brand? Thanks!
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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Im using accel shorties with taylor wires with their metal protector things
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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I had hooker header sidepipes on my bb. Burnt all the plug wires, I removed them after one show......
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Hooker Comp Headers. Originally I ran the plug wires from on top. But I had a guy do some work on my car. He ran the wires from under the bottom like OEM. I've never looked back. Will keep them that way.

Using standard plugs.
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ACCel shorties
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ngk 6130 is what i use with the dart pro 1"s
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Originally Posted by yellow 72
ACCel shorties
Yellow print?? Come on, Old Guy Reading!!
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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My headers get real hot and I burned a few plug wires. Put on these boots..no evidence of scorching anywhere
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Yellow print?? Come on, Old Guy Reading!!
Sorry, me of all people(Mr Magoo vision) should know better.


ACCel shorties
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Originally Posted by 69vettester
My headers get real hot and I burned a few plug wires. Put on these boots..no evidence of scorching anywhere
Those burned also on my old engine!!!

This was the cure:

http://www.wrenchrat.com/

Absolutely EXELLENT AND WORKS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Busrydr
Hooker Comp Headers. Originally I ran the plug wires from on top. But I had a guy do some work on my car. He ran the wires from under the bottom like OEM. I've never looked back. Will keep them that way.

Using standard plugs.

Hooker comp headers, Edelbrock Perfomer heads, Champion plugs, wires routed in the proper shields.
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Thanks everyone for your input. I just received the set of Accel shorties and will be installing them this week-end. The boot suggestions are also appreciated.
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