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: HEI Plug Wires


ccpd166
Oct 18th, 07, 5:10 AM
Anybody have an idea were I can get HEI Ignition wires for a ss 396?:confused:

GuysMonteSS
Oct 18th, 07, 5:18 AM
Any of the aftermarket companies make plug wires that will fit an HEI distributor,I am currently using MSD wires,and I used Accel before these,both have been excellent wires.If there are clearance issues you can buy a universal set,extra angled boots and a crimper and make your own.
Guy

bracketchev1221
Oct 18th, 07, 7:10 AM
You are better off if you can to buy a universal set and custom fit them to your application. I know with the MSD wires even the sets that I've bought designed to fit certain applications had a lot of extra wire and I had to fit them to the car to look neater.

Chevelle505cid
Oct 18th, 07, 11:06 AM
Order a set of custom fit wires. Taylor and MSD are both high quality. I am currently using a set of 8.5 mm MSD wires and they came with a tool that can be used to crimp on the terminal ends in a vise. Its not all that easy using the tool they give you but it will work. Myself i have a set of hand crmping pliers with proper jaws for doing spark plug wire terminal ends. Think I bought them from Jegs for 35 bucks. They make the job much easier and so much better of a connection. If you pull off a terminal end after crimped you'r doing something wrong or are the incredible hulk.

ccpd166
Oct 18th, 07, 7:12 PM
OK great thanks to all

mr 4 speed
Oct 18th, 07, 7:27 PM
Go to the parts store and get a set of wires for a 1975 and up 454 Suburban.
They fit fine..been running them all my HEI big blocks for years. I clean off the lettering with some laquer thinner for a stealth look. Usually cost about $25-30
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/data/500/medium/45470SS.jpg

ccpd166
Oct 18th, 07, 9:48 PM
great idea thanks