How to prevent burnt plug wires
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Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Melbourne FL
How to prevent burnt plug wires
Ok everyone, I am looking for some real world experience info on the best product/technique to prevent burnt plug wires after a header install.
I spoke to the Taylor rep today and he said that even the Cool Socks product will not prevent the wires from getting burnt. He said the heat will go right through the product. He suggested header wrap (the stuff that looks like an ace bandage), which is not something I care to do.
Any other suggestions????
TIA :confused: :confused:
I spoke to the Taylor rep today and he said that even the Cool Socks product will not prevent the wires from getting burnt. He said the heat will go right through the product. He suggested header wrap (the stuff that looks like an ace bandage), which is not something I care to do.
Any other suggestions????
TIA :confused: :confused:
Melting Slicks
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From: Oklahoma City OK
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Re: How to prevent burnt plug wires (Z06ufgrad2002)
He suggested the two best ways to keep the wires from being torched. Do both! You don't need to wrap the whole header, just the spot where the wires are close to the tubes.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Re: How to prevent burnt plug wires (Z06ufgrad2002)
I have headers and have the "Firesleeves" from Thunderracing.com...and have never had an issue. I am using the 10.4 mm Taylor wires too :)
Drifting
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Re: How to prevent burnt plug wires (Z06ufgrad2002)
Check out these spark plug wires. These are what I've been using with great success. :yesnod:
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...47&prmenbr=361
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...47&prmenbr=361
Safety Car
Joined: May 2003
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From: Dearborn Heights Michigan
Re: How to prevent burnt plug wires (tattooed)
With my B&B headers and socks one wire burned. Got MSD wires that are perfect length to clear the headers and have not burned any, no socks.
Fred K.
Fred K.
