Old Man Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hello, As you can tell I am new to the forum. But I also have that derided disease. It keep me longing for more in both perfectionism and money. I will begin my first conversion within the month of October. 2002 LS1/T56 into a 1971 Z car, I am in the process of my research and very much enjoy a "Job well done" therefore your photo caught my eye. Thus far this forum has been very time consuming, confusing, and entertaining. I will do my best to keep updates once I begin in earnest. By the way, thanks for the compliment, Old Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 If you're looking for the best in melt-down protection, take a look at the Taylor 409 "Flame Jacket" wires. Actually, just download the PDF Catalog of the Taylor wires, and you will see that they have a wire set that has a sheath that is good for upto 1900*F or something like that. Perhaps even more... They come in any colour too, but I know their top heat-resistant type only comes in one colour due to it's proprietary "Flame Jacket" material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtGT4g63 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 How much did those plug wire socks set you back? Last I checked they were pretty pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno74Z Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 They were not too bad I guess you be the judge. They run about $40 delivered. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TOSRQK/ref=ox_ya_oh_product The MSD wires and socks ran $90 total. They come in other colors too. Danno74Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtGT4g63 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 That's not a bad price!. What do the MSD wires look like? straight, or 45* angle? How well do they work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno74Z Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 I have to say the MSD wires are very nice and would probably work all by themselves. In my case cylinder #5 was the tightest fit as shown above. You can actually bend the wires to suite you needs but out of the box they're straight for the spark plug boot and 45* or so for the coil boot. What I did was pre-fit the wires and bend them away from the header tubes then I installed the sock and snap it onto the spark plug. With the sock on it is difficult to know when you are "home" on the spark plug head. So prior to doing anything I took a spare plug (same type that is on the engine) and snapped on a wire and took a visual measurement on how much the silicone boot covered the porcelain. Then I installed them on the engine. Next week, I plan on firing the engine up on my test stand that I built. Danno74Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Boy, that aren't very pretty, but better than the tape idea. Maybe not too bad in black. Guess I'll have to get a set. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno74Z Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hi Gary, You hurt my feelings - Only Kidding. Yes they are not the most aesthetics things but if they work great. You have an awesome car my friend! Danno74Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 It really is too bad that I have to put these one at all, but could be worse. A black or red (to match plug wires) set shouldn't look too bad. Thanks for the compliment and glad I didn't hurt your feelings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.