For those that don't know Steve (chevl_69), he's the former President & Founder of Tri-State Chevelles in Southwestern Ohio. He is well schooled in electronics/electrical & can solder to NASA specs! He is also a great all around guy! He's in the middle of a frame off restoration of his 69 Malibu. Last I heard he had his completely rebuilt 396 installed in the completely rebuilt frame & running. So how about it Steve.... How's it going?
Sarge ........ :-) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 19:10:25 -0400 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Mallory HEI" - Plug Wires Here's some good ones: If you can believe these stats, they are incredible and among the best stats I have seen. http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=partdetail.asp&autofilter=1&Ntt=msd+super+conductor&N=301082&part=MSD%2D31359&autoview=sku&Ntk=KeywordSearch These look fantastic as well in the ohms per foot category and also have a good center conductor wire. http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=partdetail.asp&autofilter=1&Ntt=spark+plug+wires&N=4294864973&part=MOR%2D73800&autoview=sku&Ntk=KeywordSearch These have 500 ohms per foot, which isn't fantastic, but probably better than most. Notice the silver plated copper wire conductor http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=partdetail.asp&autofilter=1&Ntt=copper+wire&N=0&part=ACC%2D8848&autoview=sku&Ntk=KeywordSearch These don't look bad, but I couldn't find the ohms per foot stat even on their web site:: http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=partdetail.asp&autofilter=1&Ntt=taylor+wires&N=301881&Nao=20&part=TAY%2D70654&autoview=sku&Ntk=KeywordSearch I am sure there are more if you research it. While those Mallory MAA-938 look excellent in the ohms per foot category, I don't see what material they use for a conductor. The carbon coated fiberglass conductors are pretty fragile and can't take much abuse. So I'd do more research there if it were me. Things to look for when ordering wires: HEI sets do not have a coil wire ....so if you don't have HEI make sure you are buying a set that includes a coil wire. Boot angles are critical in some cases. Make sure you know what works for your engine-exhaust combination. You don't want a wire to rest on headers or exhaust manifolds. I like buying a set made to length for the engine to save time and trouble, but if you take the time with a universal kit you could probably save some length and therefore resistance in the wire by making it as short as possible. Use the grease when sliding on boots and inside of boots for sliding on plugs so you don't pull the wire apart when removing it from the plug. Also, use a small amount of anti-sieze compound (available at most auto parts stores and hardware stores) on the spark plug threads and don't over torque. Steve Thanks for posting that,Steve. I think I'm going to buy that first set of MSD wires for $68. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm
