I keep burning my spark plug wires
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Car: 1989 Mystery Firebird
Engine: 350 FIRST TPI
Transmission: 700r4
I keep burning my spark plug wires
due to me having vortec heads and long tube headers.... i keep either burning the wire or burning the boots. mostly the boots.....
any recommendations?
ive been hearing about ceramic boots?
any recommendations?
ive been hearing about ceramic boots?
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Car: 1987 Camaro Z28
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Re: I keep burning my spark plug wires
Most boots stand up to indirect heat relatively well...
Is there any part of the wires or boots actually touching the head or primaries?
I've fabricated my own "looms" that hold the wires away from any surfaces
Is there any part of the wires or boots actually touching the head or primaries?
I've fabricated my own "looms" that hold the wires away from any surfaces
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Car: 1989 Mystery Firebird
Engine: 350 FIRST TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Re: I keep burning my spark plug wires
plugs are VERY close to the headers... pinkys width room....
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Re: I keep burning my spark plug wires
Defenitely use some kind of loom to keep the wires neatly away from the header tubes. As far as the boots go, boot protectors are available that go over the boots to sheild them from extreme heat. I can't remember the brand I've used just now. Maybe Spectra? Look for them at a performance automotive supplier like Summit Racing. Warning, they are not cheap. Also, if your exhaust temp seems excessive, look at timing to be retarded, exhaust too restrictive. Excessive exhaust temp will burn up alot more than your plug boots.
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Re: I keep burning my spark plug wires
these work well
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TAY-2528/
but you normally have to take the boots off to slide these on.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TAY-2528/
but you normally have to take the boots off to slide these on.
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