09-29-2011, 07:51 AM | #1 |
texas speed headers. boots hitting headers on drivers side!!
i just installed a set of texas speed long tube headers on my 2ss ls3. i have a quick question for anyone with these headers. on the drivers side the 2 middle spark plug boots are just barely touching the headers. is this normal????? i am assuming so as everything fit great. thanks
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09-29-2011, 01:36 PM | #2 |
NO ONE? BUMP
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09-29-2011, 01:42 PM | #3 |
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Heat tape or just shield them
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09-29-2011, 01:45 PM | #4 |
DO YOUR 2 MIDDLE PLUGS TOUCH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE?
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09-29-2011, 01:49 PM | #5 |
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You really need some high-temp wires anyway (Granatelli, MTI, etc.) to go with your headers. That will fix your problem because they provide more clearance at the boot.
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You could do a set of MSD wires, the spark plug boots are bendable so you could put a 30 or 45 degree bend and give yourself plenty of clearance for under 80 bucks Ted.
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09-29-2011, 02:29 PM | #7 |
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Get some aftermarket wires, like Jannetty suggested.
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09-29-2011, 02:42 PM | #8 |
THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP GUYS. IM GOING TO BUY A SET OF WIRES
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09-29-2011, 04:29 PM | #9 |
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I helped do an install of these headers on a freinds car. He had the same issue as you. He went with some plug wires from MTI and had no further issue.
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09-29-2011, 06:36 PM | #10 |
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It gets tight on the really wide part of the plug wire nowhere near the internal wiring. I trimmed my wire just slightly for better clearance, but either way it won't give you any issues at all. The stock wires are crazy thick right at the top there.
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09-29-2011, 06:46 PM | #11 |
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That could be a picture of my TSP header install. Same issue. Was going to replace the wires with MSDs at some point.
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09-29-2011, 07:42 PM | #12 |
Mine was just like this after installing the TSP headers. It's a great excuse to get a set of color matched MTI wires.
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If you want a Premium wire you have to choose Granatelli wires. Ted.
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