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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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Having some trouble right now guys, just got done installing my new LPP stainless longtubes and everything went awesome. perfect fit. unfortunately im running into issues with the second and third plug wires on the driver side. the second one rests heavily on the primary, and the third just slightly. im being told that MSD wires are the way to go due to their bendable boots...but ive also heard that MSD's are so hot from time to time. what to do? stock wires btw
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I don't know what you mean by "MSD wires are so hot from time to time" but ... MSD wires are the solution. Get them. I had the same issue with the old-style "XS" headers (before they became LPP) and the MSD wires solved it perfectly. They're great - highly recommended.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 01:32 AM
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You need my MSD wires!!! multi angle boots alllow you to bend them what ever way you want. Mine are guaranteed for life! Who ever told you they were not so hot was mis-informed.

61.20 with free NGK spark plugs.
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Originally Posted by 99blancoSS
You need my MSD wires!!! multi angle boots alllow you to bend them what ever way you want. Mine are guaranteed for life! Who ever told you they were not so hot was mis-informed.

61.20 with free NGK spark plugs.
Thats a good deal and the MSD's are great! Very easy to bend around and they stay in their place, which is nice so you dont have to re-adjust them every week.
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MSD's it is then. 99blancoss, i'm going to see if I can track them down locally first only because i need them asap. if for some reason i cant ill be in touch with you. thanks guys.
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sorry to get off topic. but did you snap any pics during the install of clearances and stuff?
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I picked up some insulated fiberglass 'socks' that go over the plug boots. I think they are made by Accel, I got them at Autozone.
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sorry to get off topic. but did you snap any pics during the install of clearances and stuff?
not during, but i can sure take some of them after they are installed. i cant even express to you how easy these installed. literally, literally slid right in. and at LEAST 3/4" of an inch clearance on the "typical" tight spots
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Originally Posted by mattl31
not during, but i can sure take some of them after they are installed. i cant even express to you how easy these installed. literally, literally slid right in. and at LEAST 3/4" of an inch clearance on the "typical" tight spots
very nice. and just to jump on with everyone else i have the ngk plugs and msd wires and are very happy.
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Originally Posted by 99blancoSS
You need my MSD wires!!! multi angle boots alllow you to bend them what ever way you want. Mine are guaranteed for life! Who ever told you they were not so hot was mis-informed.

61.20 with free NGK spark plugs.

Whats the shipping cost to 41051 on this deal?
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