spark plug wire suggestions??

jruppert · 09-10-2002, 10:21 AM

I have a '94 GT with GT-40 P heads and Motorsport 1 5/8 unequal length headers. On the drivers side, I seem to have a problem with the clearance of the spark and part of the header. This isnt a problem on all cylinders, just a couple. Anyway, my quesion is, I am having some trouble finding a set of plug wires that have a small enough boot so that it doesnt make contact with the header. These things like to melt like marshmellows! A friend of mine had some small 90 degree boots that worked but I dont have those wires anymore. I guess what I am looking for is a boot kit that I can slip on the ends of my existing wires, or if I can find a set of wires that already have these small boots then I will be happy. Any suggestions???

302 LX Eric · 09-10-2002, 10:37 AM

I use Ford 9mm wires with the 45* boots with equal length headers and have no problems. The unequal length headers should pose less of a problem.

E

SlowGT · 09-10-2002, 10:49 AM

I recommend against Jacobs wires for starters. The set I got had the bend-to-fit plug ends. What a joke. Anyway, I've got the 9mm FMS wires now. Can't vouche how well they hold up though because after a few Jacobs wires melted, I bought the 6" 1200 degree protective boots for the new set. I've got = length hookers and it's pretty tight in there. No problems so far. The Taylor 409 wires have a very small plug boot.

jruppert · 09-10-2002, 11:05 AM

Orginally, I had the motorsport 9 mm wires. A few boots melted. I will just have to look for a small diameter 90 degree boot.

SlowGT · 09-10-2002, 11:11 AM

Your factory wires were routed from the top down with 135 degree boots. I know there's no way I could use 90 degree boots on mine. I just got a set of the 11mm Moroso wires but haven't had a chance to put them on yet.

check these sites for more info:

http://www.taylorvertex.com/

http://moroso.com/catalog/categorybr...?CatCode=39000

http://www.mrgasket.com/accelmain.html

good luck dude

09-10-2002, 11:20 AM

I run the Taylor wires that have the 45 degree angle boot on them. They work great with my unequal length headers.

USMC302 · 09-12-2002, 05:15 PM

I bought the new JBA wires, they look good and are the 9mm, they have the 45 degree angle boots, I have the unequal headers and have no problems.

PKRWUD · 09-13-2002, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jruppert
spark plug wire suggestions??

I recommend using them.

Take care,
~Chris

andy669 · 09-13-2002, 06:53 AM

Are your headers designed for the P heads?

Andy

drudis · 09-13-2002, 10:27 AM

I have had the Taylor wires on the last 3 motors, and VERY happy with the results.

09-10-2002, 10:21 AM	#1
jruppert Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Reed City Mi Posts: 106	spark plug wire suggestions?? I have a '94 GT with GT-40 P heads and Motorsport 1 5/8 unequal length headers. On the drivers side, I seem to have a problem with the clearance of the spark and part of the header. This isnt a problem on all cylinders, just a couple. Anyway, my quesion is, I am having some trouble finding a set of plug wires that have a small enough boot so that it doesnt make contact with the header. These things like to melt like marshmellows! A friend of mine had some small 90 degree boots that worked but I dont have those wires anymore. I guess what I am looking for is a boot kit that I can slip on the ends of my existing wires, or if I can find a set of wires that already have these small boots then I will be happy. Any suggestions???

09-10-2002, 10:37 AM	#2
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I use Ford 9mm wires with the 45* boots with equal length headers and have no problems. The unequal length headers should pose less of a problem. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

09-10-2002, 10:49 AM	#3
SlowGT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Columbia Co, PA Posts: 303	I recommend against Jacobs wires for starters. The set I got had the bend-to-fit plug ends. What a joke. Anyway, I've got the 9mm FMS wires now. Can't vouche how well they hold up though because after a few Jacobs wires melted, I bought the 6" 1200 degree protective boots for the new set. I've got = length hookers and it's pretty tight in there. No problems so far. The Taylor 409 wires have a very small plug boot. __________________ Old Slow GT New Slow GT--> under construction Latest Addition: 95 Cobra R, #73, bone stock, ~6100 miles.

09-10-2002, 11:11 AM	#5
SlowGT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Columbia Co, PA Posts: 303	Your factory wires were routed from the top down with 135 degree boots. I know there's no way I could use 90 degree boots on mine. I just got a set of the 11mm Moroso wires but haven't had a chance to put them on yet. check these sites for more info: http://www.taylorvertex.com/ http://moroso.com/catalog/categorybr...?CatCode=39000 http://www.mrgasket.com/accelmain.html good luck dude __________________ Old Slow GT New Slow GT--> under construction Latest Addition: 95 Cobra R, #73, bone stock, ~6100 miles.

09-10-2002, 11:20 AM	#6
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	spark plug wires I run the Taylor wires that have the 45 degree angle boot on them. They work great with my unequal length headers.

09-10-2002, 11:05 AM	#4
jruppert Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Reed City Mi Posts: 106	Orginally, I had the motorsport 9 mm wires. A few boots melted. I will just have to look for a small diameter 90 degree boot.

09-12-2002, 05:15 PM	#7
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	I bought the new JBA wires, they look good and are the 9mm, they have the 45 degree angle boots, I have the unequal headers and have no problems. __________________

09-13-2002, 06:53 AM	#9
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Are your headers designed for the P heads? Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

09-13-2002, 10:27 AM	#10
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I have had the Taylor wires on the last 3 motors, and VERY happy with the results. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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