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Old 11-01-2005 | 07:31 AM
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I'm looking for new wires for my '96 454 mag (thunderbolt V IGN). I like the big MSD wires. Anyone known what part number I need to get the proper lengths to route around the back and under the exhaust manifolds? Do standard big block chevy wires work?
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Old 11-01-2005 | 07:40 AM
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Almost any decent performance wire will work fine. The big fat wires are not necessary (but do look better). Just make sure you get the resistance core wire. I like to make my own wires up as I can get the lengths just right and eliminate the spagetti. I also tie my wires up very well using zip ties. There is a pretty slick method using 4 zip ties. You loop the one tie around all the wires and then use additional ties to separate each wire. Tighten them up and you are ready to go.
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Napa has a good Beldin wire .They make a set for that motor and get them to cross it over to the regular line it will be cheaper than the marine vers.They have a lifetime warrenty also.

MSD sells a set for about 75.00

Teague has some for 47.50 ???? Becarefull of them
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Taylor plug wires are excellent. You can order them through Summit. The come in a variety of colors as well and are available in cut to length kits.
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Just found this doing a search, Is there a difference between regular car wires and marine wires? How about distributor caps. I want to change my old 8mm wires to a set of red 8.5mm wires and replace the cap with a red as well. Will I have any problems with just buying a set off of Summit racing's web site?
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Just found this doing a search, Is there a difference between regular car wires and marine wires? How about distributor caps. I want to change my old 8mm wires to a set of red 8.5mm wires and replace the cap with a red as well. Will I have any problems with just buying a set off of Summit racing's web site?
I bought a set of Summit wires. They weren't long enough to go under or around the exhaust. I ended up buy a set of Moroso's that you make up to length.

The Summits were beautiful though. I may end up using them on an SBC.
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