Longest plug wire for L98
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Longest plug wire for L98
This may really be a shot in the dark here: so does anyone know what the longest spark plug wire from dist. goes to what number cylinder? I think it's No.1. I am in the middle of replacing my wires, and measure the new ones, I got Number 1 in good shape, but in the box of new wires, there is even a longer wire 
I think I got No.2 as the second longest(or same as No. 1) I did mark my wires, but I was wondering if there are any more long wires left 
Thanks in advance.
I think I got No.2 as the second longest(or same as No. 1) I did mark my wires, but I was wondering if there are any more long wires left Thanks in advance.
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I just replaced my wires as well. I used the AC/Delco wires that Corvette Central sells as OEM wires. I could not see a significant difference in length between the front driver and passenger side wires (#1 & 2 I believe). I did notice that the #6 wire in both the OEM wire set and the set I was replacing had a straight plug boot and the rest were 90 degree angle boots. Is that what you found?
My car ran significantly better after replacing the plugs and wires.
My car ran significantly better after replacing the plugs and wires.
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I'm using Taylor 8mm. I'm not hot rodding it, I just like the fact that the wires are red. The wires I took off were GM orig. and the son of a guns had numbers printed on them to match up with the dist. The Taylors seem to have 90 deg. boots, except one or two that are 60 degree, I think for the middle cyl. What baffled me was that after I thought I had the longest wire done, there was a longer wire in the box. I'm thinking that it should be the No. 1 wire and I may go back to replace it.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
The "made to fit" kits have 1=2, 3=4, 5=6 etc... they dont account for wrapping around the dizzy.
If you want proper fitment, order the universal set and cut/crimp yourself. That's hot I got mine to the proper length.
If you want proper fitment, order the universal set and cut/crimp yourself. That's hot I got mine to the proper length.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Originally Posted by SilverBeast
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Originally Posted by Ruby Fan
Thanks for your advice Central, it's no picnic changing wires 
it is sooo tight. I also like your engine compartment, and love those valve covers...where did you get those??
it is sooo tight. I also like your engine compartment, and love those valve covers...where did you get those??