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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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Default Pacesetter LTs and burning wires

I've burnt at least one plug wire since installing the long tubes over a week ago. We had spark plug boot protectors on, but the plug wire on the passenger side below the two center primaries is just too damn close. The boot is all warped and cracked now. Do we just need to rout the wire differently? I'm using MSD wires and I believe the protectors are DEI.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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i used the over the valve cover kit from "made for you" with taylor 8mm wires and have had zero problems.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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Ditto.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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but... that also looks pretty ugly, and isnt needed. its simply a matter of taking a little time and care when routing the wires under the headers, making sure the boots are pointed away from the primaries.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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I keep burning that same wire with my jet hot LT's I bought the MSD OTVC wires but am waiting until i drop in my new motor to install them. But there supposed to take care of that problem
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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I think the OTVC wires look kick ***, just a matter of opinion i guess
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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but... that also looks pretty ugly, and isnt needed. its simply a matter of taking a little time and care when routing the wires under the headers, making sure the boots are pointed away from the primaries.
I Object!!! I like the look of the OTVC wires. I just ordered mine after burning like 7 sets of wires so im done w/ all the under the header BS.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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im more of a lets keep it outta sight kinda guy. i like **** hidden, i think wires should be the same. it looks much more sexi.
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Ive got 4-5 boxes of spare wires in my garage all the long ones have been used up, if any one needs short ones LMK LOL. I should be dropping in the new set up in the next two weeks, cant wait to get the OTVC wires on
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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I personally like the look of the otvc setup also. Like it was stated before its all a matter of personal opinion.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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i had the same problem with my wires. I coated my wires in header heat protection wrap and the problem wen away
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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This is my problem too thanks for the bad/good news
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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yeah, the MSD OTVC kit i got works great. looks good and solved my burnt wire issue i was having after installing the pacesetter longtubes.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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I had the same issue on my #5 SP Wire. I got the OTVC kit from Made 4 U and the Wired from 99blancoSS on here, and have never had a problem since. Plus it looks BAS *** in my opinion...
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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I have the otvc msd wires and the Made4You kit also. I like the look of the OTVC, but I just can't stand the way they made the Made4You kit, w/ the stupic nut and three piece system.

So when I do my headgaskets I may not reuse it. I'll most likely try under the headers and lots of zipties.

I saw a pic that ACHotRod posted and it looks good. Hidden wires, are also always a plus.
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