Plug wires...whats the deal?
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Plug wires...whats the deal?
Hello
I just wanted to find out if anyone has had the same problem that I have. Every time I go to buy plug wires for an '83 Z28 they are always way to long. Im talking like 2.5 feet to long. I have bought 2 different sets and they are always to long. I have bought a Bosch set and an AC Delco set. I dont want to have to make them myself. Any sugestions?
Thanks
I just wanted to find out if anyone has had the same problem that I have. Every time I go to buy plug wires for an '83 Z28 they are always way to long. Im talking like 2.5 feet to long. I have bought 2 different sets and they are always to long. I have bought a Bosch set and an AC Delco set. I dont want to have to make them myself. Any sugestions?
Thanks
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From: Valley of the Sun
Car: 82 Z28
Engine: Al LT1 headed LG4 305
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi with spacer
I believe thats because they are supposed to go under the engine. Not over the valve covers.
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From: Greenville S.C.
Car: 87 Grand National
Engine: 3.8 SFI Turbo
Transmission: BRF 200R4
Your supposed to route them underneath the manifolds (or headers if you've got them.) Hence the wire holders underneath.
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Hmmm...sounds like I made a rookie mistake. I put a new engine in it and forgot about the wire holders on the old block That would make sense now wouldn't it. I guess there aren't stupid questions...just stupid people. 
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