Plug wires touching FLP headers?
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Re: Plug wires touching FLP headers? (rwj383)
Lots of TTS users are running around w/o support at the bell housing, no problem. If it were me I would probably lop off the tabs and have one less issue to deal with.
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Re: Plug wires touching FLP headers? (ToplessTexan)
Hmmmm... :confused:
Could you not use a metal lined rubber grommet between the tabs and where they bolt in. It would isolate vibration damage and give you some room to "fudge" the exact alignment??? :confused:
I really want a set of these..... :D
:cheers:
[Modified by SideStep, 5:16 PM 12/9/2002]
Could you not use a metal lined rubber grommet between the tabs and where they bolt in. It would isolate vibration damage and give you some room to "fudge" the exact alignment??? :confused:
I really want a set of these..... :D
:cheers:
[Modified by SideStep, 5:16 PM 12/9/2002]
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Re: Plug wires touching FLP headers? (Rapid Transit)
Are there any other Headers out there that dosen't have these problems with the C5? I"m going to get a set. I think I want stainless but not sure what brand. I want them them to go all the way back to the Corsa flanges. I want them to be a one time deal and last. :flag
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Re: Plug wires touching FLP headers? (rwj383)
RWJ383 - I'm reading your comments with much concern! I'm in the middle of the FLP install and everything is lining up! I feel like I hit the GD lottery! So my front brackets line up perfectly... you wouldn't use them?
How many miles since your install w/o bolting down the tabs? No problems? :confused:
How many miles since your install w/o bolting down the tabs? No problems? :confused:
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Re: Plug wires touching FLP headers? (CapeCodCoupe)
Remember that FLP did a redesign based on the fitment issues. You apparently got the new version. Install them as FLP instructs. :yesnod:
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Re: Plug wires touching FLP headers? (SideStep)
Hmmmm... :confused:
Could you not use a metal lined rubber grommet between the tabs and where they bolt in. It would isolate vibration damage and give you some room to "fudge" the exact alignment??? :confused:
Could you not use a metal lined rubber grommet between the tabs and where they bolt in. It would isolate vibration damage and give you some room to "fudge" the exact alignment??? :confused:
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Re: Plug wires touching FLP headers? (ToplessTexan)
CapeCodCoupe: All the stars must be aligned for your install! :cheers: You're very fortunate to get the FLPs with the front hanger tabs lined up.
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Re: Plug wires touching FLP headers? (Rapid Transit)
You can twist the stock plug wire at the coil to help "pull" the wire as far as possibly from the header.
I left the stock wires and Heat shields on..........2 weeks later of EDD, all is well.
I just checked the header bolts last night, nice and tight :yesnod:
I left the stock wires and Heat shields on..........2 weeks later of EDD, all is well.
I just checked the header bolts last night, nice and tight :yesnod:
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Re: Plug wires touching FLP headers? (ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE)
Hi guys,
Here's what I'm installing with my FLP's. They should arrive this week and I'll compare them to the TAYLOR wire protectors that I bought first. But since the TAYLORs were >$56, they may go back, I'll let you know.
LS-1 KoolSox-3/4"x 8" (Gen-3).......07501 $37.35 (pkg of 8)
The sock provides an easily visible way to detect potential burn areas before they occur. The sock absorbs the burn instead of the wire so no misfire occurs. An adjustable ring allows the unique sock to be rotated enhancing it's longer life. Soft, very flexible, easy to handle and install. Adapts and stretches over irregular surfaces.
http://www.koolmat.com/wire.shtml
P.A. Grinnell Co.
P.O. Box 985
Mooresville, NC 28115
Fax: 704.662.9109
Phone: 704.662.9099
Toll Free: 877.566.5369
later,
Here's what I'm installing with my FLP's. They should arrive this week and I'll compare them to the TAYLOR wire protectors that I bought first. But since the TAYLORs were >$56, they may go back, I'll let you know.
LS-1 KoolSox-3/4"x 8" (Gen-3).......07501 $37.35 (pkg of 8)
The sock provides an easily visible way to detect potential burn areas before they occur. The sock absorbs the burn instead of the wire so no misfire occurs. An adjustable ring allows the unique sock to be rotated enhancing it's longer life. Soft, very flexible, easy to handle and install. Adapts and stretches over irregular surfaces.
http://www.koolmat.com/wire.shtml
P.A. Grinnell Co.
P.O. Box 985
Mooresville, NC 28115
Fax: 704.662.9109
Phone: 704.662.9099
Toll Free: 877.566.5369
later,
