Need some sb rams horn plug wirees

Berg · 07-11-2005, 11:31 AM

I have searched and even looked through boxes plug wires at the parts store and can't find what I need.
since i put chevy rams horns exhaust manifolds on my sb 350 i want to use straight boot plug wires that fit a HEI distributor. I have been told the bb chevy might work ,,, need to know what early years went hei and what application, car , truck.. anyone know?

I'm not real familiar with big blocks.. what year application would you suggest?

thanks

64Trvlr · 07-11-2005, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Berg

I have searched and even looked through boxes plug wires at the parts store and can't find what I need.

What kind of parts store are you going to?
Try a mid 70's Vette, see what they look like and go from there.

actionpaintball · 07-11-2005, 12:00 PM

try a 1969 corvette

64Trvlr · 07-11-2005, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Berg

i want to use straight boot plug wires that fit a HEI distributor. I have been told the bb chevy might work ,,, need to know what early years went hei and what application, car , truck.. anyone know?

Quote:

Originally Posted by actionpaintball

try a 1969 corvette

Good idea but not HEI. Might also want to try 2 1/2 ton big blocks with the stainless headers/manifolds. Call a Chevy dealer and find a guy in parts that thinks outside the box.

64Trvlr · 07-11-2005, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Berg

I have searched and even looked through boxes plug wires at the parts store ly years went hei and what application, car , truck.. anyone know?

Are you in/near SLC? If so try Henderson on 300w&1825s 801-486-2073 ask for Kevin and tell him what you want.

trkklr77 · 07-11-2005, 06:19 PM

just buy a set of accel "cutsom fit" wires 20-30$. you can get straight or ninties,just cut to length. they will come with both hei and points ends.

i dont like straight boots, the have a tendency to pull the terminal end off the wire accel or stock.

MrWillys · 07-11-2005, 06:30 PM

I used the Accel wires that you make up the end for the distributor yourself. After your done, check them with an ohm meter to make sure you did it right.

3/4ton62gmc · 07-11-2005, 09:13 PM

I would build my own wires you get exatly the length and the ends that you need. I like the MSD wires. The initial investment is more expensive but once you buy the proper crimping tool the wire and ends are not really any more expensive than a good set of wires. My .02$

4x4Poet · 07-11-2005, 10:21 PM

If you don't adamantly want the wires to go over the Rams Horn manifolds then, as mentioned above, a '75 vette had HEI with Rams horns. The wires have 90º boots and are routed down the back of the engine and up to the spark plugs. It's not as *cool* looking as over the top wire routing, but underneath routing easily prevents wires from making direct contact with the Rams Horns.

mountain4x4 · 07-12-2005, 01:28 AM

2nd MSD DIY wires... I think you can bend the straight boots to whatever angle you want. I don't like Accel stuff much because of spotty quality issues.

Snowbird13 · 07-12-2005, 07:51 PM

Get wires for a late 70's ford with electric ignition and a windsor block. I run them on my ram horns. They work great and have straight boots.

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Berg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1176 Location: Utah Posts: 2,456	Need some sb rams horn plug wirees I have searched and even looked through boxes plug wires at the parts store and can't find what I need. since i put chevy rams horns exhaust manifolds on my sb 350 i want to use straight boot plug wires that fit a HEI distributor. I have been told the bb chevy might work ,,, need to know what early years went hei and what application, car , truck.. anyone know? I'm not real familiar with big blocks.. what year application would you suggest? thanks __________________ June 28th 2003 Last edited by Berg; 07-11-2005 at 11:33 AM.

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4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34756 Posts: 1,428	If you don't adamantly want the wires to go over the Rams Horn manifolds then, as mentioned above, a '75 vette had HEI with Rams horns. The wires have 90º boots and are routed down the back of the engine and up to the spark plugs. It's not as cool looking as over the top wire routing, but underneath routing easily prevents wires from making direct contact with the Rams Horns. __________________ <>< Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

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07-11-2005, 12:00 PM	#3
actionpaintball Dabbler Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29562 Location: Hayes Va 23072 Posts: 1,158	try a 1969 corvette

07-11-2005, 09:13 PM	#8
3/4ton62gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38880 Location: Phoenix Az. Posts: 212	I would build my own wires you get exatly the length and the ends that you need. I like the MSD wires. The initial investment is more expensive but once you buy the proper crimping tool the wire and ends are not really any more expensive than a good set of wires. My .02$

07-12-2005, 01:28 AM	#10
mountain4x4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39602 Location: Colorado Posts: 303	2nd MSD DIY wires... I think you can bend the straight boots to whatever angle you want. I don't like Accel stuff much because of spotty quality issues.

07-12-2005, 07:51 PM	#11
Snowbird13 Granite Guru Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44136 Location: Back in Oregon. Posts: 904	Get wires for a late 70's ford with electric ignition and a windsor block. I run them on my ram horns. They work great and have straight boots.