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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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Can i run stock plug wires with my LT headers

Tired of pay big buck for the after market stuff and them going bad in under a year (mostly my fault)

Thinking of getting some from autozone with a life time warrenty
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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Yes you can run stock plug wires with LT headers, but you are going to have to exercise more caution when routing them. You will have to use some zip ties to keep them away from the header tubes. You also might want to look into upgrading to an OTVC setup in the future. It routes the wires much better and looks alot cleaner overall.
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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Whats an OTVC setup and do you have any links. I have a question about plugs as well. For a heads/cam setup with all the complimenting parts are Bosch Platinum+4 plugs alright plugs. Im basically running an LE1 setup. Thanks-Matt
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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Over The Valve Covers..Ive never heard of it but just figured it out by looking at it.
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 08:54 PM
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Good Call lol
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 08:55 PM
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Yes you can run stock plug wires. But not over the valve cover. I dont personally like the ovtc for the way it looks....just me. I ran stock wires but i did have to use alot of zip ties.
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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Check out elitesparkplugs.com (one of the site sponsors) Hes got the OTVC wires. All different sizes and colors and they are lifetime wires. I just ordered a set yesterday. The 8mm heat shielded wires ran 69.99
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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Re: Can i run stock plug wires with my LT headers

already got the OVC wire setup, but it seems that i am still haveing problems getting them to last (tried MSD and Taylor wires.)

Im not burning them on the LT's but mostly the boots are arching and on the pasg side where they go behind the alternator against the block they seem to arch their alot after a few months.
Old Aug 31, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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lots and lots and lots of zip ties, over the top is the way to go in my opinion i burned a few of my msd's on the LT's already my zip ties got hot and broke allowing the wire to become one with my headers
Old Sep 2, 2005 | 03:23 AM
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My plug wires are underneath and I haven't had a problem with them yet. I personally like the look of the wires being below the valve cover.
Old Sep 2, 2005 | 07:11 AM
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Hey, I noticed your from Gainesville. Do you know if tonight is street legal drags night at the track? I think im gonna head up there with my bike b/c my cars not back together yet.
Old Sep 2, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Hey, I noticed your from Gainesville. Do you know if tonight is street legal drags night at the track? I think im gonna head up there with my bike b/c my cars not back together yet.
The track is actually closed this weekend for Labor Day. Next week there is Test and Tune on Wednesday Night and Street Legal Drags Friday Night. I'll most likely be out there wednesday night.

I tried PMing you -- but your box was full. Just a F.Y.I.
Old Sep 2, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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Re: Can i run stock plug wires with my LT headers

Originally Posted by 97formula1234
already got the OVC wire setup, but it seems that i am still haveing problems getting them to last (tried MSD and Taylor wires.)

Im not burning them on the LT's but mostly the boots are arching and on the pasg side where they go behind the alternator against the block they seem to arch their alot after a few months.
If you are having trouble making plug wires last going with the stock routing on the pass. side is not a good idea. Its a PITA to route them on the pass side. I did it once and i ended up going OTVC because i never wanted to do that again.
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by cammed_aro Z28
lots and lots and lots of zip ties, over the top is the way to go in my opinion i burned a few of my msd's on the LT's already my zip ties got hot and broke allowing the wire to become one with my headers

Hi guys if you are burning your wires our armor coating will greatly reduce the chances of the wires burning up For the extreme cases we also carry sparkplug sleeves for extra protection
Old Sep 4, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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Hi guys if you are burning your wires our armor coating will greatly reduce the chances of the wires burning up For the extreme cases we also carry sparkplug sleeves for extra protection
I installed your wires tonight, havent fired it up yet though. Noticed the wires just went on sale too. From 69.00 to 49.00 with heat shielding if im correct.



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