Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Plug wire management with headers???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 09:58 PM
  #1  
BLK02TA's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
From: Fort Knox, KY
Arrow Plug wire management with headers???

I'm trying to find the best way to setup my plug wires so they don't burn on my headers. Yet still look nice.

Right now I'm running MSD wires with the stock metal covers plus a little thermal tape. Now for the wires that run close to the headers I have them zip tied, but the problem is it looks like crap.

Is there a company that makes plug wires for the ls1 that have 90* boots for the plugs???
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 09:57 AM
  #2  
BLK02TA's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 0
From: Fort Knox, KY
Default

anyone?
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:07 AM
  #3  
cobrakiller221's Avatar
On The Tree
20 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
From: Acworth, Ga
Default

just bend the boot on the msd wires away from the headers and they will stay.
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:21 AM
  #4  
lastcall190's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,656
Likes: 4
From: NJ
Default

The boots bend? Now I feel like a dope.

-J
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 11:21 AM
  #5  
Country Boy's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 6,034
Likes: 1
From: Tampa, FL
Default

yep, just bend them away. Ive had them like that for 6 years and no problems
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 11:24 AM
  #6  
lastcall190's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,656
Likes: 4
From: NJ
Default

Holy hell Ok thanks for that
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:18 PM
  #7  
motoo344's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,072
Likes: 0
From: Doylestown, PA
Default

I have msd plugs and they are sitting fairly close to the headers, I dont think any are touching, but they havent burned at all.
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 03:32 PM
  #8  
joecar's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 6,080
Likes: 17
From: So.Cal.
Default

The MSD SC plug wire boots are bendable (but go gentle when bending).
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-2

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-9

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 05:35 PM
  #9  
2_wacko's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,274
Likes: 0
From: WestTexas
Default

Originally Posted by lastcall190
The boots bend? Now I feel like a dope.

-J
Don't worry same thing happen to me.
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 09:00 PM
  #10  
TheSilverOne's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,207
Likes: 5
From: Taxachusetts
Default

yeah just twist them at the coils
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 10:41 PM
  #11  
01Wickedwench's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: Norfolk, Va, home Clearwater, Fl
Default

The MSD 8.8 wires I have are straight at the plug side. The elbow is at the coil, with no issues during install, anyways the are heat resitant. The plug side was somewhat flexible but nowhere near my pacesetters. What kind of MSD wires are you talking about?
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2007 | 10:33 AM
  #12  
Reckless's Avatar
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,060
Likes: 33
From: Canton, GA
Default

We offer something new that helps out. Covers the entire wire and the boots and comes with matching shrink wrap (does not iclude wires):

http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...id=161&sid=816
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:36 PM.

story-0
10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

Slideshow: 10 reasons daily-driving a swap project might not be for you. Or is it?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-17 09:39:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-2
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-18 10:26:23


VIEW MORE
story-3
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-5
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-7
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE