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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 09:54 PM
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spark plugs wires, how to keep them organized

my wires are a mess, i want to organize them, now there arcing and all that ****, i was thinking about getting the summit custon ones, what are some good clips to use, post pics of your or what u use
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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 08:21 AM
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Go to your favorite parts store, get a length of wire, a set of terminals and silicone boots, and custom make your own. They may even have a selection of standoffs and retainers that you can use to finish the installation.

Whatever you do, think twice about using any wire coverings. The stainless overbraid kits seem to cause problems, at least on those that I've worked on.
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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 08:47 AM
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.....and get some wire looms...... Do a seach here on the and you will find pics of many "types". I got "made for you" vertical looms for my car at summit...
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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 07:11 PM
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Might be old school....

Zip ties.
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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 08:41 PM
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Originally posted by Red Devil
....Zip ties.
Those only work on driveshafts....
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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 09:23 AM
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if you make up your own wires you can use Spectra looms that lay on the valve cover. they're made for the old style valve cover but adapt easily to the center bolt style. Gives you a real clean 4-3-2-1 lay out. Yes all the crap on top of the left cover gets in the way. I used straight boots to get the wires out past the exhaust.
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