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Which plug wires withstand heat best?

Posted By: MPerry

Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/12/13 05:33 PM

I currently have MSD 8.8 wires. I noticed cracks in my #6 lead that runs between my headers and block.

I will need to buy a new set and am looking for options.
I have HEI style terminals.
Posted By: Pacnorthcuda

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/12/13 06:00 PM

I've had good luck with Taylor, run themVERY close to headers and they take the heat well. Firecores seem to be the top brand here on Moparts but have never ran them.

Doc---what the hell does Holley have to do with this thread?
Posted By: sunroofgtx

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/12/13 07:08 PM

Please give me a call. 866-973-9473. What type of engine? Do you have a pic of your number 6 spark plug area for a reference? We have specific wires and boots for nearly every application. Thank you.

Posted By: bigtimeauto

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/12/13 07:16 PM

fire core is the way and he has real silicone boots also.

Posted By: MPerry

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/12/13 10:54 PM

Quote:

Please give me a call. 866-973-9473. What type of engine? Do you have a pic of your number 6 spark plug area for a reference? We have specific wires and boots for nearly every application. Thank you.



1963 413 in a 74 Plymouth Satellite with full length headers. (not sure what brand) Looks like these. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hed-78...model/satellite
I need to see if I can get a picture. The engine is currently out of the car but I think if I bolt the header on it will give you an idea.
I have absolutely no room between the inner fender and the 1st tube that runs over the top. I have to run 2,4,& 6 through the front undeneath. #8 runs topside along valve cover intake side.
#6 burnt right where it curls up to head towards the plug. I'm thinking I may need a heat sleeve of some sort.

When is best time to call?
Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/13/13 01:20 AM

Firecore here also.................great product AND service hands down. LOVE the bickering though............
Posted By: tboomer

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/13/13 01:25 AM

I cleaned this thread up...Mike...I have goood luck with Fire cores,too. The ones real close to the headers have sleeves on them.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/13/13 01:28 AM

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I cleaned this thread up...Mike...I have goood luck with Fire cores,too. The ones real close to the headers have sleeves on them.



I have no problem with that Ted
Posted By: sunroofgtx

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/13/13 01:31 AM

Dang, what did I miss??
Posted By: bigtimeauto

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/13/13 02:53 AM

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Dang, what did I miss??



something about holley carbs and such. no biggie
Posted By: rebel

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/13/13 03:03 AM

i've used many different wires over the years, the Taylors are extremely good at taking heat, even if they're touching a tube they'll last a while. currently i'm using the Moroso lead, it's been very good & i now run my leads under the headers so when they get hot, they sag away from the heat.

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Posted By: 383man

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/13/13 03:52 AM

I have used Taylor , Moroso and Firecore and have never burnt any of them as they are all good wires to me. I really like the Fircore wires I use now the best of them all. Ron


Posted By: Al_Alguire

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/13/13 07:46 AM

Another Happy Firecore customer here...Oh yeah we just recently fire tested ours too
Posted By: 440charger500

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/14/13 12:58 AM

Now thats funny Al, sad but true.
Posted By: MPerry

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/14/13 01:46 AM

excuse the ugly appearance its getting cleaned for paint.

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Posted By: MPerry

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/14/13 01:47 AM

drivers side

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Posted By: MPerry

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/14/13 01:50 AM

The passenger side header that caused the issue with #6 wire.

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Posted By: Crizila

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/14/13 02:50 AM

Quote:

I currently have MSD 8.8 wires. I noticed cracks in my #6 lead that runs between my headers and block.

I will need to buy a new set and am looking for options.
I have HEI style terminals.

I run D.U.I. wires. Affordable / jacketed.

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/14/13 03:12 AM

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The passenger side header that caused the issue with #6 wire.



Who ever made those headers must have had stock in
the plug wire companies... they are REAL close
Posted By: therocks

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/14/13 01:16 PM

We run Taylors.Mine have been on at least 15 years.My kids 10 years.He has to run a sock on 8 because its about that close with the 2 1/8 tubes he has.No problems ever.Rocky
Posted By: SpareParts

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/14/13 03:12 PM

Does anyone like fire core sell a mixed set? My SBM with hookers I used all straight boots except on 5 and 7 I used a 90° to run down and come around the tube. It gets difficult finding just two 90's every time
Posted By: Al_Alguire

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/14/13 04:28 PM

Rick at Firecore can make you whatever you need.
Posted By: sunroofgtx

Re: Which plug wires withstand heat best? - 05/15/13 02:42 AM

Quote:

Rick at Firecore can make you whatever you need.



Thanks, Al. Yes, we will make them however you think will work. We are a full time Ignition Factory. So if it's out there, can usually build it. As far as Durability, the 12 Top Fuel crew chiefs that trust and buy our wires will personally vouge for their consistency and customer service.
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