Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

wires getting burned on headers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 12, 2011 | 03:36 PM
  #1  
bwarren337's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
From: Clarksville,TN & Fayetteville,NC
Default wires getting burned on headers

I just put new hooker headers on my 99 z28 ls1 and the wires are getting burned from the wires sitting on the headers..tried wraping them in heat shield tape but still burned them any suggestions on keeping them off the haders or high temp wires anything really..
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2011 | 04:03 PM
  #2  
00pooterSS's Avatar
TECH Veteran
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Community Favorite
iTrader: (40)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,920
Likes: 531
From: Dallas
Default

Originally Posted by bwarren337
I just put new hooker headers on my 99 z28 ls1 and the wires are getting burned from the wires sitting on the headers..tried wraping them in heat shield tape but still burned them any suggestions on keeping them off the haders or high temp wires anything really..
I also have hooker headers, but regardless what kind of headers you have they get real close to the wires or touch.

I have MSD wires and they bend actually, so get you a set of those then snap them onto the plug and bend them over off the header. I have had my MSD wires on and bent away from the headers for about 20k miles and have no problems what so ever.

Last edited by 00pooterSS; Jul 13, 2011 at 08:43 AM.
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2011 | 04:12 PM
  #3  
aAZz's Avatar
On The Tree
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
From: AZ
Default

I have little spark plug boots. They can stand the heat really worth it imo
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2011 | 05:27 PM
  #4  
transamtom's Avatar
12 Second Club
20 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 641
Likes: 14
From: Niagara Falls Ont. Canada
Default

I run heat shield sleeves I got from Summit for $40.00 they work fantastic.
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2011 | 09:39 PM
  #5  
Paul 75 L82's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
From: Royal Palm Beach, FL
Default

MSD wires and wire boots.
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 08:43 AM
  #6  
00pooterSS's Avatar
TECH Veteran
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Community Favorite
iTrader: (40)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,920
Likes: 531
From: Dallas
Default

The MSD's work just fine without the boots FYI
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 01:28 PM
  #7  
bwarren337's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
From: Clarksville,TN & Fayetteville,NC
Default

alright appreciate everything..thanks
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 01:29 PM
  #8  
Z28/2002's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,799
Likes: 5
From: Your girl's back door giving her the long stroke while you're at work
Default

Originally Posted by 00pooterSS
The MSD's work just fine without the boots FYI



I've got 1 7/8 Kooks and my MSD's don't touch
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

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

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 01:31 PM
  #9  
NXZ28's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (45)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 611
Likes: 0
From: Richmond Hill, GA
Default

Originally Posted by bwarren337
I just put new hooker headers on my 99 z28 ls1 and the wires are getting burned from the wires sitting on the headers..tried wraping them in heat shield tape but still burned them any suggestions on keeping them off the haders or high temp wires anything really..
I turn mine where the plug wire connects to the coil. It pulls the plug wire away from the header just enough to keep them from burning.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:50 PM.

story-0
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-1
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-2
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-3
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-4
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
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE