More XS headers installed and questions
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More XS headers installed and questions I finally got my XS headers installed yesterday and I was supprised how easy they went in. I found it a bit tricky getting my Stage 8 Locking bolts in there but it all turned out nice. One problem I did notice was now that the stock spark plug wires are back on, the actual boots are touching the headers. Are XS headers known for being like that? Any suggestions as to what plug wires to buy and/or what heat protection sleeves to buy for the wires?
Also, I will be putting up vids after I get the exhaust finished up for those who are interested.
Also, I will be putting up vids after I get the exhaust finished up for those who are interested.
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Your talking about the round metal heat shield around the boot with the spring? I have those on there but I don't recall them being long enough to help anything. Could you take a pic or something so I can get a better idea?
id take a pic for ya man but ive got my motor and the works out of the car and the ehaders in a box so im not much use for ya. get a metal heat sheild off a car or at auto zone or something and wrap it around the plug boot. it took me like 30 seconds to do it and never had a problem
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Here's a pic of what some of the wires look like.
Also, where did you route the front O2's to? I have my drivers side one running around the oil filter and my passangers side is looped over that wire that goes to the transmission.
Also, where did you route the front O2's to? I have my drivers side one running around the oil filter and my passangers side is looped over that wire that goes to the transmission.
well see Im using MSD wires so mine arent like that excpet the #2 plug and I sued the heat sheild on it. if you dont mind investing in a set of wires the ls2 wires will work perfect
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I wouldnt use MSDs w/ the XS headers. Mine were close, but not touching and two of them still got fried. I went with the NAPA wires. They can take a lot more heat, theyre shorter so they dont touch like the MSDs did, and they have a lifetime warrenty so if they ever do get messed up you can just exchange them.
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Hmm, I already ordered the MSDs. The part number was 17-32819 I think, from Thunder Racing. I am kinda dumping the money into the wires so 50bucks for the sleeves doesn't make me feel all that guilty. I just hope that with a heat shield on there, the #2 wire will be ok. Would you happen to have a pic of your NAPA wires on #2 though?
Haha sorry no digital camera.....all the money goes to the car. I can try and snap a pic w/ my cell phone and get it on here but its been giving me problems getting them onto the comp. Ill give it a shot tonight though.
I have the MSD wires on my own car and was able to bend the boots so that none of them are close to the headers. The boots are made to bend them however much you want. They have been on there for over a year without a problem.