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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 06:25 PM
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Where can I purchase some 90 Degree ceramic spark plug boots?
I know a few guys are running them that had problems melting regular boots.
Or if anyone has a better solution.
My #3 cylinder header tube is real close so I think I'm going to need something to protect that boot for sure.
Any help would be great.
Thanks.
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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 06:35 PM
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I tried the ceramic boots, but the wire burned where it came out of the boot. I now have fiberglass boot protectors ("socks" that slide over the boots). These have worked well.
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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 10:39 PM
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Jacobs Electronics
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Old Apr 2, 2002 | 09:51 AM
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Had a set of Jacobs on my 454 SS. little pricey, but worked well.
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Old Apr 2, 2002 | 09:58 AM
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Will the Jacobs wires work with a MSD Distributor and MSD 6AL ignition box?
I know the MSD guys want you to use a specific type of wire I do believe or they claim it can damage the ignition.
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Old Apr 2, 2002 | 10:34 AM
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MSD requires you use at least an 8MM wire, I ran a MSD 6, with the accel braided, 8 mm, and no probs
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Old Apr 2, 2002 | 10:37 AM
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I have 2 of the Jacob ceramic boots and wires and run 3 different MSD controls without problems. The Jacob ceramic boots along with the shorter Accel spark plugs solved my burned boots on 2 cylinders. The wires cost $40 CDN each but the serive was quick and they have a life time warranty.
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