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Sep 23, 2016 | 12:26 AM

ElkySS

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Spark plug wire routing

I currently have an OTVC kit that uses the valve cover bolts to hold the looms. I really want to run composite vette valve covers but I can't with my current wire setup.

Does anyone have any pics of plug wires mounted in an other than stock location that doesn't use the valve cover bolts?

Sep 23, 2016 | 09:35 AM

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You might be able to work something out with an elaborate pattern of zip ties?

Sep 23, 2016 | 12:36 PM

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You might be able to work something out with an elaborate pattern of zip ties?

I ran the MSD 8.8 from underneath, can't even see them. Zip ties worked great.

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Sep 24, 2016 | 09:14 PM

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Ive used these in several cars.
They bolt to the heads on the sides
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Sep 25, 2016 | 07:53 AM

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Ive used these in several cars.
They bolt to the heads on the sides
Made 4 you 50-82494 + 50-756

I have basically this same setup but with the LT4 composite valve covers. The aluminum brackets part 50-82494 appear to work with the stock valve covers BUT they did not work for me with the LT4's, wasn't enough clearance. I had to do some modifications to make it work. It was a PITA but it works.

Sep 25, 2016 | 08:07 AM

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Agree with StelathFormla
I had them on with composite valve covers too. I just fabricated four spacers to use between the brackets and heads and used longer bolts.

Sep 25, 2016 | 07:29 PM

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Agree with StelathFormla
I had them on with composite valve covers too. I just fabricated four spacers to use between the brackets and heads and used longer bolts.

How thick did the spacers need to be?