Header/sparKplug wires
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Minot North Dakota
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15, '21
Header/sparKplug wires
Im buying a vette that has headers and heat resistant sparkplug wires, however the wires look awful close to the header. On long trips (10 hrs) were you are driving straight with only gas stops should i get concerned abouy the wires over heating or melting etc . Etc.
Also can someone tell me the purpose of the oil catch can
Also can someone tell me the purpose of the oil catch can
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2011
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i recommend getting the spark plug wire sleeves
i bought ARP header headers and MTI wires
noticed they sat very close to each other, so i bought the DEI plug sleeves
fits perfect and now no worries
the catch can is also good to have
helps seperate any oil that may get sucked up in the PCV system
i even put one on my TA, and WOW it works awesome considering the crappy Moroso valve covers i have with the PCV in it
it will help prevent the oil being sucked into the motor, causing possible detonation or increasing your chances of it
i bought ARP header headers and MTI wires
noticed they sat very close to each other, so i bought the DEI plug sleeves
fits perfect and now no worries
the catch can is also good to have
helps seperate any oil that may get sucked up in the PCV system
i even put one on my TA, and WOW it works awesome considering the crappy Moroso valve covers i have with the PCV in it
it will help prevent the oil being sucked into the motor, causing possible detonation or increasing your chances of it
Tech Contributor
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Ive never had an issue and I dont have socks. I use magnacore wires and the GM Performance wires on my C5 and C6. Both survive without any issues.
Bill
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '13
I never had issues either, and probably wouldnt have, but for a few bucks I like the way sleeves look and I dont have to worry about it at all. Just a personal preference, probably not really needed.