Spark Plug Wire Looms

olddog · #1 (**permalink**) 08-08-2012, 07:43 PM

Looking at this style of wire looms.

Anyone have any problems, or opinions on these?

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Jaydee · #2 (**permalink**) 08-09-2012, 04:50 AM

They only minimize cross-firing. I'd go for the ones that eliminate cross-firing.

JD

VintageUpgrades · #3 (**permalink**) 08-09-2012, 07:39 AM

Check these out. Great stuff.

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tcrist · #4 (**permalink**) 08-09-2012, 07:55 AM

I use this style and they work very well.

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Shelby428fe · #5 (**permalink**) 08-09-2012, 05:05 PM

I started out with these and added some SS mounting. Hoping to keep the heat off the plastic.

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bobcowan · #6 (**permalink**) 08-09-2012, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olddog

Looking at this style of wire looms.

Anyone have any problems, or opinions on these?

Buy Mr. Gasket Universal Spark Plug Wire Divider Bracket Set 6023 at Advance Auto Parts

I'v used brackets similar to those before. As long as you use a quality cable, they'll work just fine.

Because they are flat, they stick out the sides a bit. Not a lot of room in a Cobra engine bay to begin with.

FUNFER2 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-09-2012, 05:47 PM

I've used this type for many years and really like them.
Keeps the separated and clean, plus being aluminum, they can polish out easily.

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olddog · #8 (**permalink**) 08-09-2012, 08:29 PM

Anyone have any pictures of any of these systems on an engine?

bobcowan · #9 (**permalink**) 08-09-2012, 10:29 PM

These are actually made for a small block Chevy. But I like the way they look, and how close they fit, so I adapted my valve covers to fit.

FUNFER2 · #10 (**permalink**) 08-10-2012, 11:30 AM

Not a good pic to fully see them, but may give you an idea.

buildone · #11 (**permalink**) 08-10-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaydee

They only minimize cross-firing. I'd go for the ones that eliminate cross-firing.

JD

What type do eliminate cross-firing?

Thanks!

Mando · #12 (**permalink**) 08-11-2012, 01:37 AM

Here's the loom I used.

Regards.

Jaydee · #13 (**permalink**) 08-11-2012, 04:38 AM

Quote:

What type do eliminate cross-firing

If you had any cross-firing, it'll be a problem with the leads, and you'd get zapped if you touched them.
JD

olddog · #14 (**permalink**) 08-11-2012, 07:41 AM

Bobcowan & Funfer2

I like the routing of the wires from the distributor. It stays in front of the heads and then turns and runs beside the head above the plugs. That would take longer than a standard wire (I think). Do you get wires for a 460 or do you get the kit and put the ends on yourself?

I expect the insulation boots are a good idea. Depending on taste, not the prettiest things. Did you consider wrapping the headers with insulation instead? Pros and cons?

Thanks

olddog · #15 (**permalink**) 08-11-2012, 07:50 AM

shelby428fe

I like the idea of turning the looms up rather than flat, as is gives more room to get to the plugs. To do this just flip the brackets over? I was thinking I could do that, but until they are in your hands????

thanks

bobcowan · #16 (**permalink**) 08-11-2012, 10:45 AM

I buy the MSD 8.8 universal kit, and put the ends on myself. It's really easy to do, and doesn't really take that long. The kit includes the crimping tool. All you need is a razor blade and a bench vice. It usually takes me about an hour or so to get everything just the way I like it.

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Shelby428fe · #17 (**permalink**) 08-11-2012, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olddog

shelby428fe

I like the idea of turning the looms up rather than flat, as is gives more room to get to the plugs. To do this just flip the brackets over? I was thinking I could do that, but until they are in your hands????

thanks

These looms I laser cut out of flat SS (.035"). There are tabs on the bottom that I bent to 90 degs and bolted to the valve cover. It looks like the others are make out of billit, you might be able to make a braket to allow up right mounting...

Tedster · #18 (**permalink**) 08-11-2012, 03:03 PM

i think this is what you are looking for:
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this is for a sbf application. I used the same ones made for a FE this is what it looks like:

i also used a universal spark plug wire set from moroso with 45 degree
plug boots to ease the routing of the wires. When they say universal it means you have to cut them to the right lenght and crimp the terminal at the distributor. Very easy to do.
Hope this helped.

FUNFER2 · #19 (**permalink**) 08-11-2012, 03:14 PM

Using a thicker silicone plug wire, the the 9 or 10.4mm, will help out greatly. I use the Taylor 10.4mm, wire separators and loom that I spoke about earlier, with no issues for 8 years now.

Jegs, Summit etc....

Taylor site-

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Jaydee · #20 (**permalink**) 08-12-2012, 04:13 AM

The main cause for breakdown in the leads is near the end. Especially if you make your own. What I do is insert about 3/4 inch 1 mm steel wire into the carbon centre of the lead. This then picks up the high voltage spark further up the lead. Because If the spark jumps to the connecter at the end, it actually tracks some of the carbon with it, eventually having to jump a larger gap.
Also I love the accel yellow big coil. [cant remember the name] They are extremely efficient.
JD