• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

MSD Plug Wires

  • Thread starter Thread starter Shakerhood
  • Start date Start date May 18, 2005
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2

ALMOST STOCK

Founding Member
Sep 23, 2000
1,250
41
88
CA.
May 19, 2005
#21
  • May 19, 2005
  • #21
About 4 yrs ago when I was ready to install the MSD wires the straight boot
ends rubbed on my headers so I contacted MSD and asked if the wires I received were right for my engine, or did they make a different end for wires that would not rub on my headers . MSD replied back telling me that the clip in the boot and the boot were bendable and that they had designed them that way so to go ahead and bend them to gain the clearance I needed around my headers.

I've pulled the wire 3 or 4 times since I've installed them and they hold the shape I originally bent then in, but if you wanted to straighten back to the way they came you could.
 

Loco5.0

5 Year Member
Apr 2, 2005
394
6
29
PA
May 19, 2005
#22
  • May 19, 2005
  • #22
I wanted to go w/the MSD wires, but I went w/the Accel 8.8mm 300+ wires instead because I didn't want to deal w/the bending of the ends.
 
S

Sicarius428

Active Member
Jan 6, 2004
2,085
5
49
May 19, 2005
#23
  • May 19, 2005
  • #23
You can also order individual MSD spark plug wire replacement parts and wire lenths from Summit which is really convenient.
Kevin
 

ALMOST STOCK

Founding Member
Sep 23, 2000
1,250
41
88
CA.
May 19, 2005
#24
  • May 19, 2005
  • #24
Loco5.0 said:
I wanted to go w/the MSD wires, but I went w/the Accel 8.8mm 300+ wires instead because I didn't want to deal w/the bending of the ends.
Click to expand...


Without staring some sort of pissing contest here which believe me I’m not but is it really that hard to center the boot end in between the header openings by lifting or pushing on the boot?
I’ve actually had a harder time removing a boot that is stuck to a plug than I’ve ever did centering the MSD boot, but maybe that’s just me.
 

Curse

Member
Apr 8, 2004
791
2
16
El Paso, TX
May 19, 2005
#25
  • May 19, 2005
  • #25
ALMOST STOCK said:
Without staring some sort of pissing contest here which believe me I’m not but is it really that hard to center the boot end in between the header openings by lifting or pushing on the boot?
I’ve actually had a harder time removing a boot that is stuck to a plug than I’ve ever did centering the MSD boot, but maybe that’s just me.
Click to expand...
I think people over complicate the situation, just put the boots on the plugs if they rub on the header bent until they don't. That’s all, there aren’t any tricks.
 
S

Scorcher2005

Member
Apr 17, 2004
883
0
16
South Carolina
May 21, 2005
#26
  • May 21, 2005
  • #26
Shakerhood said:
Did you bend the straight boots on the passenger side? Those 2 pollution control thermactor hoses run right behind the plugs on that side.
Click to expand...



nope, no bends at all for me, just sticking straight out
 
D

Deleted member 87397

May 21, 2005
#27
  • May 21, 2005
  • #27
My MSD's have the straight boots and when I put them on some were a little to close to my headers for comfort so I just got creative on the wires with a few zipties and they work sweet now. I never knew you could bend the straight boots! That rules. I'm going to try it. I always thought if you were yanking on it too much you would just break the terminal or something. Ha! I learn something new everyday. As far as MSD being a quality product, I think they dominate. I have MSD everything and I've never had a lick of trouble. As far as just wires go, Anything thats lager than stock that is low resistance from a reputable company like FRPP, Accel, MSD, Taylor, Mallory etc. should be just fine.
 
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Electrical 91 hatch wiring help needed
  • FastDriver
  • Apr 7, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
131
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 8, 2026
FastDriver
F
Electrical From scratch: alternator wiring
  • fox racer v2
  • Jun 23, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
0
Views
533
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jun 23, 2025
fox racer v2
F
S
Fox '87 GT can't get to stay running
  • spilly
  • Mar 29, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
26
Views
574
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 25, 2026
CAMTWO1070
A
Electrical Help Identify wires/connections engine bay passenger side firewall (unused)
  • afjLX
  • Dec 4, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
8
Views
1K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Dec 10, 2024
afjLX
A
N
Electrical 1985 CFI Wiring Harness question
  • notch351w
  • Aug 25, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
6
Views
649
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Aug 26, 2024
AeroCoupe
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?