Plug Wire recommendations for BCB Headers.

[casadejohnson]

Its time to replace plug wires because my old school long tube headers burned up yet another set of boots even with the insulating boots on there. I have now moved on to BCB Headers and they seem to have better clearance for spark plug boots. Previously, I ran wires with 45 degree boots but it appears to me that 90 degree boots might be a better option. What do you run with your BC headers? I like the Ford Racing Wires but I am only finding them in 45 degree boots. I understand the Mustang guys like the MSD 5552's for tight clearance header situations. Both are less than $50 so that fits well in the budget. Just thought I would see what has worked well for others before I order anything.

 

[jasonb]

I have a set of Taylor plug wires on my T-Bird, and they work well. I tried Motorsport wires and they were too close to the headers and melted. The Taylors have been on there 14 years and still look new. The Bird has a 351W with Dart heads and Hooker Super Comp 1 3/4 headers. I know a Bronco is a different beast, but worth looking at the Taylor wires.

 

[casadejohnson]

I have a set of Taylor plug wires on my T-Bird, and they work well. I tried Motorsport wires and they were too close to the headers and melted. The Taylors have been on there 14 years and still look new. The Bird has a 351W with Dart heads and Hooker Super Comp 1 3/4 headers. I know a Bronco is a different beast, but worth looking at the Taylor wires.

Thanks for the input, I have never had Taylor plug wires. I'll check them out.

 

[Lennardlector]

Originally had autopartstore brand wires with ceramic/fiberglass insulators but they were huge and came close to touching my headers and melted some of the wires. Ended up going with Taylor 45 degrees and they seem to be holding up. For insurance purposes I just cut out my inner fenders on Saturday and installed "mesh" steel.

BIG difference!

 

[casadejohnson]

That's two votes for Taylor plug wires. I guess I better get on Summits website and look into them.

 

[Hank_]

I have the Ford racing wires. They seem to have good clearance.

Henry

 

[phred]

Im using the ford racing wires as well with BCB's headers. Plenty of room and no issues with heat or burn through.

 

[casadejohnson]

I have the Ford racing wires. They seem to have good clearance.

Henry

That looks very good! My clearance issue with my old headers was on the passenger side, is your clearance just as good on the other side? I also really like your wire keepers, which brand are those? Also, where did you buy them?

 

[Mountain Ram]

That looks very good! My clearance issue with my old headers was on the passenger side, is your clearance just as good on the other side? I also really like your wire keepers, which brand are those? Also, where did you buy them?

Yes-what wire keepers are this... Very clean install!

 

[Hank_]

Here are the wire separators
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnm-1105p


Here is the pass side.

Hope this helps.

Henry

 

[Mountain Ram]

Here are the wire separators
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnm-1101p/overview/


Here is the pass side.

Hope this helps.

Henry

Still looks great!

Those are for an SBC... Did you have any problems fitting them?

 

[Hank_]

Still looks great!

Those are for an SBC... Did you have any problems fitting them?

Sorry I saw the brand and grabbed the link. Here is the link for the same product but for small block Ford. I used this exact same kit.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnm-1105p


Henry

 

[casadejohnson]

Sorry I saw the brand and grabbed the link. Here is the link for the same product but for small block Ford. I used this exact same kit.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnm-1105p


Henry

Thanks for the link, I might have to get a set when I order my wires. Did you cut your wires to length for a clean fit or did they come out that nice out of the box? I always seem to have some wires that are too long and it never looks neat and organized like yours do.

 

[Rox Crusher]

That's two votes for Taylor plug wires. I guess I better get on Summits website and look into them.

Jeremy, I am using Taylor Pro Series wires and those insulator socks. Some are so close to the headers that the plug boots and the wire insulation have become hard / baked. No performance problems (yet) but I am planning to switch over to Ford Racing wires.

I think I am going to copy Hank's set up.

 

[Crawdad]

I have a set of BC shorty headers and I bought straight plug ins. They ended up being too close if not touching. I ended up buying spark plug boots for the ones way too close. The next set of wires I will get will be the 45 degree or 90 degree, anything has got to be better than straight!

 

[Hank_]

Thanks for the link, I might have to get a set when I order my wires. Did you cut your wires to length for a clean fit or did they come out that nice out of the box? I always seem to have some wires that are too long and it never looks neat and organized like yours do.

No cutting involved. I too was tired of wires laying all over the place. This system keeps the wires in line and out of harms way. I got the Ford Racing wires and the brackets from Summit Racing.

Henry

 

[casadejohnson]

Thanks Henry,

I copied your setup but went with black wires instead of blue. Should have it mid week.

 

[casadejohnson]

Just a heads up on this wire loom setup. I bought the same wire loom that you have Hank. I am having an interference issue at the shift lever on the column so I am going to have to do a little modification to make it work. I am running a 351w so the clearance might be better if your running a 302. I'll post photos when I'm done.

 

[Mountain Ram]

Hedman headers and MSD custom cut wires- actually pretty easy to cut to length. I stole you wire clamp idea and think they look great! I will post another pic in the engine bay tomorrow.

 

[casadejohnson]

Here it is installed. Like I mentioned, I did have to shorten the loom at the #8 plug by about 2" to make clearance for the shift Lever. All I did was cut the loom between the #7 and #8 wires then I riveted it back together 2" shorter.