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Old 05-31-2003, 09:47 AM
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Car: Camaro RS
Engine: TBI 5.0L
Transmission: 5-speed
Plug Wire Length

I just bought some new MSD 8.5mm Super Conductor wires, and it's a "some assembly required" kit. So, what lengths do I need to cut the plug wires to get them to fit tight and clean? I can do the measuring myself, but I'd screw something up. Thanx. My car is TBI if that matters any.
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You must have got the universal kit...

If you have headers you really need to route the wires the best way possible, one at a time, so you don't burn the wires...there is no certain set length especially with headers so you just need to experiment with it.

If you don't have headers, you could just match your old plug wires to your new ones and cut them to length.
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I've got the stock header/manifold deals. The wires that are on it now are a cheap Auto Zone wires that are just ran about everywhere cause they're all too long. I want it to look clean.
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I think I found what I needed. Thanx.
Does this sound right?
Cyl. 1- 33'' 2- 36" 3- 31" 4- 30" 5-39" 6- 26" 7- 22" 8- 25" Coil-9"
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