demonpixel

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Hey guys, the LS1 is almost ready for engine dyno day. I put the coil packs on the valve covers today and noticed that all the spark plug rubber boots are cracked all to ****. I have FLP headers and torn up plug boots are a good excuse for me to get some msd wires: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

I've heard of issues from headers melting the wires/boots. I have 6 of the 8 factory metal spark plug boot sleeves, but I found these boot protectors on Summit also: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Will I be ok with the factory metal sleeves (once I find 2 of them to make a complete set), or should I go ahead and get the msd wires with the Summit boot protectors?

Thanks again

jsteele90

iTrader: (13)

i didnt use my metal sleeves and have msd wires. they have not burnt yet

GMCtrk

iTrader: (23)

The MSDs can be bent out of the way. Also, if you have a wire hitting a primary it's eventually going to melt no matter what you wrap it in.

demonpixel

iTrader: (19)

Cool, sounds like I just need the msd wires then. Thanks guys. If I get paranoid enough, I'll get some Accel spark plug boot protectors from Autozone; they're mentioned in this post: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...s-headers.html

jsteele, how many miles ago did you change to msd wires?

jsteele90

iTrader: (13)

hmm about 3k if that, i dont drive the car that much. ive only put 12k miles on it in over 2 years. cant drive it as much as i want when its garaged for 7 months every year, damn deployments

demonpixel

iTrader: (19)

Sounds like those msds are working out for ya then. You don't seem too worried about the heat.
Just put in my order on Summit; the wires are on their way.

kdavis

iTrader: (14)

i have the msd wires also and have no problems. had them about 5000 miles

subhumanzz

iTrader: (46)

msd here too. also no problems.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

very true. you can twist the msds away from the header.

massls1guy

iTrader: (9)

I run those insulated socks on a few of my wires that are close to my headers. I think the brand I got are Accel's. They work well.

demonpixel

iTrader: (19)

This forum kicks ***; I feel much better now, thanks all!!

metalmechanic

i have kooks with 1700 degree coating, granetelli wires no heat shields, no problems

demonpixel

iTrader: (19)

Cool, I think the FLP headers are coated but I'm not sure what the degree rating is for them

chrs1313

iTrader: (24)

QTP stainless headers here and my MSD's seem to work pretty good...

Randy WS6

iTrader: (69)

MSD 8.5mm multi angle boots

Formulated

iTrader: (16)

I've got coated Bassanis. I used MSD wires with fire sleeve, very similar to the protectors you showed, just that it comes in a roll. A few thousand miles later the car still works great.