Headers and heat
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Headers and heat
What have some of you with headers done to control melted plug wires and starter problems, I've got the woven socks for the plug wires, what has worked well for you. THANK YOU.
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The LS motor and headers the good thing is they seem to have good distance between the header and plug wire. If you go with a 1.75 inch tube that will help more. The starter that can vary depending on header manufacturer and tube size.
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We've got wires with 135 degree boots and Kevlar heat socks that we use in our packages and they work great with headers. Please feel free to call or email us anytime with questions.
Regards,
Brandon
801-545-4215
Regards,
Brandon
801-545-4215
Last edited by JDP Tech; Oct 30, 2017 at 08:14 PM.
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I have the same, Kooks 1 3/4", with stock plug wires w/Hinson socks (they are longer than most socks and go all the way to the coil). Nothing on the starter because I think the OEM Cats got just as hot as the headers, if not more so. I also used insulated wrap on the clutch line on the Drivers side, and on the transmission cooler lines.
The Kooks have been on for over a year now with no heat related issues.
The Kooks have been on for over a year now with no heat related issues.
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From: Joisey
Kooks 1-7/8 ceramic coated headers, Stock plug wires and these:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dei-010542/overview/
Worth the extra $$$ since they can take $1800f
Semper Fi
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dei-010542/overview/
Worth the extra $$$ since they can take $1800f
Semper Fi
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Originally Posted by All Stock Ls2
Did you ever decide what to do?
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From: Opelika Alabama
I've already have MSD wires and the "woven" socks for the wires. I'm still debating whether to get or make a heat shield for the starter, I've got one coming for the clutch line but not even sure if it's needed but it can't hurt. once I get the old exhaust out I'll be able to see if there's any potential problems but hearing from all of you tells me there won't be much if any.
Last edited by CMY SIX; Oct 31, 2017 at 10:23 AM.
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No issues here either - running uncoated LG Super Pros 1 7/8 with high flow cats on an LS3 dry sump. The dry sump lines run between the header tubes too.
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From: Opelika Alabama