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Le Mans Master
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From: Irvine Ca
I had to finally upgrade to the 8mm plug wires to get the "rough" Idle out. Now things are smooth especially at the low rpms.
One made mention of the Stock Guides for the wires needing to be in place. I Questioned further (like you) but got no response from him or the rest of the forum.
I'd like to know, I have mine zip tied to the Metal tabs on the Valve covers where the plastic guides should be.
One made mention of the Stock Guides for the wires needing to be in place. I Questioned further (like you) but got no response from him or the rest of the forum.
I'd like to know, I have mine zip tied to the Metal tabs on the Valve covers where the plastic guides should be.
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by jhammons01
I had to finally upgrade to the 8mm plug wires to get the "rough" Idle out. Now things are smooth especially at the low rpms.
One made mention of the Stock Guides for the wires needing to be in place. I Questioned further (like you) but got no response from him or the rest of the forum.
I'd like to know, I have mine zip tied to the Metal tabs on the Valve covers where the plastic guides should be.
One made mention of the Stock Guides for the wires needing to be in place. I Questioned further (like you) but got no response from him or the rest of the forum.
I'd like to know, I have mine zip tied to the Metal tabs on the Valve covers where the plastic guides should be.
When two secondary ignition wires are close together, running parallel to each other, the current from one wire can induce a current into adjacent wire. Spark plug wires should never be bundled with wire ties, holding them close together. Even properly separated in wire looms, plug wires shouldn't run parallel for much distance. When wires have to cross, they should cross as close to a 90° angle as possible.
RACE ON!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Irvine Ca
Very Interesting......
And I am not sure what size, Maybe be bigger, hows that? I know they were bigger than what came off. ( I looked around the Garage but I don't see the invoice, so I can't verify the number for sure)
Now, to the plastic spacers, can you give us a good idea where to find new ones?
And I am not sure what size, Maybe be bigger, hows that? I know they were bigger than what came off. ( I looked around the Garage but I don't see the invoice, so I can't verify the number for sure)
Now, to the plastic spacers, can you give us a good idea where to find new ones?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sweden/Stockholm
The stock wires are 8 mm. They have been, in GM cars for many years, as long as the HEI has been used (mid '70's?).
When two secondary ignition wires are close together, running parallel to each other, the current from one wire can induce a current into adjacent wire. Spark plug wires should never be bundled with wire ties, holding them close together. Even properly separated in wire looms, plug wires shouldn't run parallel for much distance. When wires have to cross, they should cross as close to a 90° angle as possible.
RACE ON!!!
When two secondary ignition wires are close together, running parallel to each other, the current from one wire can induce a current into adjacent wire. Spark plug wires should never be bundled with wire ties, holding them close together. Even properly separated in wire looms, plug wires shouldn't run parallel for much distance. When wires have to cross, they should cross as close to a 90° angle as possible.
RACE ON!!!
Im just curios as I got now missfire at high RPM. I pull this baby to 6500 with no hesitation what so ever. Its just during low rpm, where I could hear tiny popps in the exuahst ( like unclean combustion ). And the car bucked a bit from time to time. Whery strange..?
Its not 100% good thou. Its now like 90% good. I still have some tiny bucking/jerking at low rpm. But perhaps that is in the tune.
The exhaust note is much better thou.
Thanks
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by jhammons01
Very Interesting......
And I am not sure what size, Maybe be bigger, hows that?
And I am not sure what size, Maybe be bigger, hows that?
Originally Posted by jhammons01
Now, to the plastic spacers, can you give us a good idea where to find new ones?
RACE ON!!!
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From: El Paso Texas
Not to hijack the thread, but.....
That LT1 4Runner is one of the coolest swaps I've ever seen. Please....start another thread with build up pics and details....
OK, back to the plug wire thread.....
That LT1 4Runner is one of the coolest swaps I've ever seen. Please....start another thread with build up pics and details....
OK, back to the plug wire thread.....
Le Mans Master
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From: Irvine Ca
oh, no worries here. I don't get mired in the minutia. I am only interested in the principle. I am happy you are spilling truth out all over the floor. I need it.
"Wire Looms" is that the proper name for these or, is that colloquial?
"Wire Looms" is that the proper name for these or, is that colloquial?
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They're like $10.99 plus shipping for the complete kit at MAM, not sure about Eckler's.
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.815
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Le Mans Master
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From: Irvine Ca
Eckler's and MAM still carry the O.E.M. Packard wire retainers and separators.
They're like $10.99 plus shipping for the complete kit at MAM, not sure about Eckler's.
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.815
They're like $10.99 plus shipping for the complete kit at MAM, not sure about Eckler's.
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.815
Thank you very much, this is just what is needed.
I'll order a set as soon as I post this
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After replacing all the ingition wires on my car two weeks ago, I'm not in a hurry to walk through the LT-1 Driver's Side "Hellhole" any time soon and want to protect the new wires from touching any hot engine parts and protect them from chafing.
