Universal spark plug wire kits

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ForceFed70

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I'm looking for a set of spark plug wires that are designed so that I can cut them down to the exact length I need and then crimp on 1 of the boots.

I spent a good 1/2hr on Summit's website and couldn't find what I was looking for.

Where did you guys buy your "trim to fit" wires?

 

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http://store.summitracing.com/egnse...839064+400122+1004+115&Ne=100010&NeXID=100010

Find the right ends. I've gotten these from Pep Boys for 90 before.

 

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i got my 8mm accell wires in black from autozone, IIRC they ran about 40 bucks. of course i spent about 12 hours with some fingernail polish getting the yellow Accell lettering off because i wanted a more stock look.

 

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Taylor Spiro Pro wires are available from Summit and Jegs. They include terminals, boots, dielectric grease, and instructions. They are a really good wire and have pretty low resistance.

 

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I got an set once from Pep Boys. Can't remember what brand. I still have the tool that came with them:

 

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So all "universal" type wire kits are the ones where you trim to fit? They don't just give you extra long wires? The descriptions on summit, etc only talk about the boot styles and colors, doesn't mention how they are used, etc...

 

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correct. if you need extra long ones try something for a later model stang if you have a duraspark style cap. if you have the points style cap, try getting wires for a 60's vette. they may have 90 or 45 degree plug boots though instead of straight boots.

 

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I HATE those wires. Maybe I am just really bad at trimming them or whatever, but they just dont last or hold up very long for me. Never again.

 

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These are the ford ones I got from summit. Cut to lenght.
P/N FMS-M-12259-C302

http://store.summitracing.com/partd...4294839064+400070+4294864973+115&autoview=sku

 

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BottleFed70 said:

I'm looking for a set of spark plug wires that are designed so that I can cut them down to the exact length I need and then crimp on 1 of the boots.

I spent a good 1/2hr on Summit's website and couldn't find what I was looking for.

Where did you guys buy your "trim to fit" wires?

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I got MSD universal wires (8.5 mm) from Summit. Each wire is about 6 feet long and comes with either standard or HEI terminals. You can choose which boot you want at the plug (straight, 90 degree, or multi-angle) and these will come pre-installed. All you have to do is determine the correct length of each wire, cut to fit, and then crimp the terminal and add the rubber terminal boot. I also bought the spark plug crimping pliers and the MSD dilectric silicone grease. It was pretty easy. I think you need to change your search terms.

 

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I got these from Crane. Everyting included, very easy install. I opted for the 135 degree boot, but you can get straight and 90 degree too.



Since you are customizing them; Buy these too.
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MSD%2D3415&N=700+400122+4294820212+115&autoview=sku

 

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mfp4073 said:

I HATE those wires. Maybe I am just really bad at trimming them or whatever, but they just dont last or hold up very long for me. Never again.

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which wires exactly do you hate so much? i have theblac Accel wires that i crimped my self and haven't had any problems with the boots pulling off. the old yellow ones were horrible about the boots pulling out because the silicone jacket was too soft, but the black ones i have don't have that problem.