headers burn plug wires?
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 219
Likes: 0
From: Plano TX
Re: headers burn plug wires? (c5grandsport)
you can, but I don't think you will need them. If you have aftermarket wires, just cut them to have very little slack. They should only burn thrm if they touch.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 15,707
Likes: 1
From: Lynnfield MA
Cruise-In II Veteran
Cruise-In III Veteran
Cruise-In VI Veteran
Re: headers burn plug wires? (c5grandsport)
You can get heat socks to put over your wires and that will solve your problem...
Supporting Vendor
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 6,486
Likes: 2
From: http://www.mphparts.com 800-364-1975
Re: headers burn plug wires? (c5grandsport)
When my SLP LT Headers were installed, the AC line was a little too close. After a few days of abuse, the headers completely melted through the line (which is metal, I believe) and soon Corvette was spewing a lovely white smoke with an interesting burning refrigerant aroma.
So yes... your headers could burn through plug wires and other things if they are too close, too long, in too hot of weather.
So yes... your headers could burn through plug wires and other things if they are too close, too long, in too hot of weather.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 623
Likes: 11
From: Ankeny IA
Re: headers burn plug wires? (diynoob)
Just burned through one of my GM high performance wires this last weekend. Thank god I was taking the car to be tuned and the tuner had a spare for me. Installed the sotck heat boots from the old wires and ordered a new set. This is with the FLP's.
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 37,636
Likes: 0
From: Just trying to make it through each day.
Cruise-In III Veteran
Cruise-In V Veteran
St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Re: headers burn plug wires? (Smoke-N-Shot)
You can get heat socks to put over your wires and that will solve your problem...
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,556
Likes: 2
Re: headers burn plug wires? (MTWallet)
FLP's will generally burn stock wires. Z06TheKid just fried his number 7 plug within days of an FLP instalation.
I have the FLP's also. Go with MSD's (better boot design) and Thunder Racing Cool Sox. I've had mine on for almost a year and 7,000 miles with no problems whatsoever-and it get's hot down here :mad
I have the FLP's also. Go with MSD's (better boot design) and Thunder Racing Cool Sox. I've had mine on for almost a year and 7,000 miles with no problems whatsoever-and it get's hot down here :mad
Racer
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 328
Likes: 0
From: Miami FL
Re: headers burn plug wires? (MiamiDave)
FLP's will generally burn stock wires. Z06TheKid just fried his number 7 plug within days of an FLP instalation.
I have the FLP's also. Go with MSD's (better boot design) and Thunder Racing Cool Sox. I've had mine on for almost a year and 7,000 miles with no problems whatsoever-and it get's hot down here :mad
I have the FLP's also. Go with MSD's (better boot design) and Thunder Racing Cool Sox. I've had mine on for almost a year and 7,000 miles with no problems whatsoever-and it get's hot down here :mad
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,484
Likes: 0
From: Morgan Hill Ca.
Re: headers burn plug wires? (Z06TheKid)
HUM, I have 70K on my headers, and if the fit is right you should not burn any wires. I have the MSD on now and they are great. Eventually the heat will break them down, but you should get at least 50K miles out of them. I had the Taylors, but they were to loose, so I went back to the stock wires for a while.
Jer
Jer
Drifting
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,413
Likes: 0
From: Wildwood MO
Re: headers burn plug wires? (Z06TheKid)
I haven't tried or seen the Taylor Thundervolts but mine are the Taylor SpriroPro. They have about 3/16" clearance on #7 cylinder and even more on the others. Noo need for socks here!
Pro
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 518
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area CA
Re: headers burn plug wires? (c5grandsport)
I burnt my stock plug wires even with the heat shields on it since it was touching the headers. Changed to MSD wires and its alot better since it doesn't touch the headers.
