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Fox Plug wire management

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kendawg73

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So what is everyone using for plug wire management? I was looking at these - https://www.made4youproducts.com/online-store/Smoothie-Vertical-Wire-Loom-Kit-p61741435

anyone else use these? any issues? I have a new set of Ford Racing wires I will be using...
 

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I’ve seen that types used by others. I have never used them myself. I have always deferred to the factory style. Those seem a bit pricy also
 

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Zip tied made wire looms. Cost effective and looks quite nice.

I need to make another set at the bottom. Maybe I'll do that tonight.

Untitled by jpjr501, on Flickr
 
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General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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^^^ old race car trick^^^ you know back in the old days when plug wires were made of wood.
 

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I couldn't pay $40 for wire separators. I just used the ones that came with my MSDs, or from the parts store. They pop on and off very easily, too.
 

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I’m pretty sure I paid $10 for my Moroso wire looms. Do me just fine.
 

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I use parts store separators.

 

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Duct tape
 
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I just used stock replacements for my wires, which are ford racing wires. Just had to enlarge the holes a bit. I was going for a more stock look though.
https://lmr.com/item/LRS-12297D/spark-plug-wire-holder-set-86-93
 
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Tubbster66 said:
I just used stock replacements for my wires, which are ford racing wires. Just had to enlarge the holes a bit. I was going for a more stock look though.
https://lmr.com/item/LRS-12297D/spark-plug-wire-holder-set-86-93
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Dont these hook onto a stud that stuck up from the valve cover bolt? Unfortunately the new bolts dont have this..
 

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You should be able to get a set of the valve cover bolts with the factory wire holder provisions on almost any 5.0 equipped vehicle. Could grab them off a Crown Vic if there is one in a yard near you.
 

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Just some ford ones from lmr
 

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Wowzers!
 
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Wowzers!
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I HATE messy plug wires LOL .
 
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