Recommendations for Spark Plug Wire Management
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Recommendations for Spark Plug Wire Management
I'm looking for a spark plug wire loom kit that will work with my 1991 L98 engine-
The Moroso kit that I thought would work didn't due to the tubes that are right next to the heads.
Photos would really help- thanks for your recommendation
The Moroso kit that I thought would work didn't due to the tubes that are right next to the heads.
Photos would really help- thanks for your recommendation
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I've used the "Made For You" wire looms in the past and I was pretty happy with them.
http://www.made4uproducts.com/centerbolt_kits.htm
http://www.made4uproducts.com/centerbolt_kits.htm
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From: Lewistown PA
Plug Wire Type?
I want to replace the black spark plug wires on my 1985 C4 L98 with RED wires. I want them already cut to length and no assembly - just plug and play! Anyone have suggestions on what to buy and what NOT to buy?
Thanks,
Bill
Thanks,
Bill
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I've used the "Made For You" wire looms in the past and I was pretty happy with them.
http://www.made4uproducts.com/centerbolt_kits.htm
http://www.made4uproducts.com/centerbolt_kits.htm
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From: Lewistown PA
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Yes they were red. They were bought from Summit Racing or Jegs. MSD wires but not for your needs though. I had to custom cut them and you want PnP so not sure how to help you. It isn't that hard. I bought the MSD crimper and it sits somewhere in my tool drawers till I need it again.
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Same Questions - WTB Looms and PnP Wires
I have been looking into the exact same situation (1991 L98 rebuild) for looms and RED spark plug wires already cut to length.
I like 1963SS's suggestion, but I don't have the bucks for that kind of solution, even though they ARE RED too!
I like TA's "made for you" looms, but those are only for center bolt valve covers and I JUST bought shiny new Canton perimeter bolt valve covers for the new AFR heads.
I know MSD wires are usually red, but I haven't seen a set SPECIFICALLY for a L98.
A few years ago I bought a set of wires from TPIS that was cut to exact length for L98, but I think they were gray. I can't tell if the ones they carry now are precut to the right lengths, but they do not look red either.
Still looking...
I like 1963SS's suggestion, but I don't have the bucks for that kind of solution, even though they ARE RED too!
I like TA's "made for you" looms, but those are only for center bolt valve covers and I JUST bought shiny new Canton perimeter bolt valve covers for the new AFR heads.
I know MSD wires are usually red, but I haven't seen a set SPECIFICALLY for a L98.
A few years ago I bought a set of wires from TPIS that was cut to exact length for L98, but I think they were gray. I can't tell if the ones they carry now are precut to the right lengths, but they do not look red either.
Still looking...
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Look at my avatar for my set up. Custom blended with two different styles of looms. I doubt your going to find any color beside gray or black that are true custom fits. Universal sets are not hard to do. what are yall scared of?
Last edited by HlhnEast; Sep 17, 2014 at 05:44 AM.
lol, Mine looks like trash.
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Not scared - just cautious! I ran into a fellow 1985 Corvette owner at Corvettes at Carlisle a few weeks ago who told me he had major issues with spark plug wires that were not the correct Ohms for his engine - can't remember what ohms he said I needed for the L98 so......... I'm hoping to find RED wires that are pre-cut and are the correct ohms so i don't have issues there also. Do you know anything about this subject?
Last edited by W1WLH; Sep 17, 2014 at 10:23 AM.
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Sorry, I'm not up on things like Avatar's?
Not scared - just cautious! I ran into a fellow 1985 Corvette owner at Corvettes at Carlisle a few weeks ago who told me he had major issues with spark plug wires that were not the correct Ohms for his engine - can't remember what ohms he said I needed for the L98 so......... I'm hoping to find RED wires that are pre-cut and are the correct ohms so i don't have issues there also. Do you know anything about this subject?
Not scared - just cautious! I ran into a fellow 1985 Corvette owner at Corvettes at Carlisle a few weeks ago who told me he had major issues with spark plug wires that were not the correct Ohms for his engine - can't remember what ohms he said I needed for the L98 so......... I'm hoping to find RED wires that are pre-cut and are the correct ohms so i don't have issues there also. Do you know anything about this subject?
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From: Lewistown PA
If anyone knows of such a beast, please let me know where you got it and how much it cost. From what I'm seeing at local and Internet auto parts stores (NAPA - Advance - Auto Zone - Corvette Central - Mid America Motor Works), red wires are VERY expensive - like in the $100 range. If I can't get them 4 a whole lot less I'll skip that idea 2.
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I have been looking into the exact same situation (1991 L98 rebuild) for looms and RED spark plug wires already cut to length.
I like 1963SS's suggestion, but I don't have the bucks for that kind of solution, even though they ARE RED too!
I like TA's "made for you" looms, but those are only for center bolt valve covers and I JUST bought shiny new Canton perimeter bolt valve covers for the new AFR heads.
I know MSD wires are usually red, but I haven't seen a set SPECIFICALLY for a L98.
A few years ago I bought a set of wires from TPIS that was cut to exact length for L98, but I think they were gray. I can't tell if the ones they carry now are precut to the right lengths, but they do not look red either.
Still looking...
I like 1963SS's suggestion, but I don't have the bucks for that kind of solution, even though they ARE RED too!
I like TA's "made for you" looms, but those are only for center bolt valve covers and I JUST bought shiny new Canton perimeter bolt valve covers for the new AFR heads.
I know MSD wires are usually red, but I haven't seen a set SPECIFICALLY for a L98.
A few years ago I bought a set of wires from TPIS that was cut to exact length for L98, but I think they were gray. I can't tell if the ones they carry now are precut to the right lengths, but they do not look red either.
Still looking...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ms...model/corvette
I actually abandoned the Made4You looms on my new engine, but used the same wires.
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I think we're both on the same sheet of music, an ohm meter measures resistance. If the resistance is incorrect, there's big problems. That according to another Vette owner who went down this same path. I was advised to buy a wire set that's made for my year car and pre-cut to the correct lengths - that's what I plan 2 do if I do anything!
If anyone knows of such a beast, please let me know where you got it and how much it cost. From what I'm seeing at local and Internet auto parts stores (NAPA - Advance - Auto Zone - Corvette Central - Mid America Motor Works), red wires are VERY expensive - like in the $100 range. If I can't get them 4 a whole lot less I'll skip that idea 2.
If anyone knows of such a beast, please let me know where you got it and how much it cost. From what I'm seeing at local and Internet auto parts stores (NAPA - Advance - Auto Zone - Corvette Central - Mid America Motor Works), red wires are VERY expensive - like in the $100 range. If I can't get them 4 a whole lot less I'll skip that idea 2.
Good wires are NOT cheap. Cheap wires are cheap for a reason.
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I think we're both on the same sheet of music, an ohm meter measures resistance. If the resistance is incorrect, there's big problems. That according to another Vette owner who went down this same path. I was advised to buy a wire set that's made for my year car and pre-cut to the correct lengths - that's what I plan 2 do if I do anything!
If anyone knows of such a beast, please let me know where you got it and how much it cost. From what I'm seeing at local and Internet auto parts stores (NAPA - Advance - Auto Zone - Corvette Central - Mid America Motor Works), red wires are VERY expensive - like in the $100 range. If I can't get them 4 a whole lot less I'll skip that idea 2.
If anyone knows of such a beast, please let me know where you got it and how much it cost. From what I'm seeing at local and Internet auto parts stores (NAPA - Advance - Auto Zone - Corvette Central - Mid America Motor Works), red wires are VERY expensive - like in the $100 range. If I can't get them 4 a whole lot less I'll skip that idea 2.
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