anybody make there own plug wires

[1quick]

ive never done it, but i need some custom length ones for this year so i figured id give it a shot i was going to order msd boots and taylor 409 pro race wire, anybody have any tips

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[02BlueGT]

I used the full MSD make your own kit. Was pretty easy, and they have lasted 90k+ miles

 

[Donnie]

Never done it myself. Whenever I or one of my buddies needed custom length, I'd usually dig around until I found something stocked for another vehicle with similar specifications. Did you try that route yet?

 

[79vette]

its not hard, just follow the directions, and take your time and get a good crimper.

 

[1quick]

sweet just ordered the msd universal deal

 

[Donnie]

I feel ignored. Maaaan, I thought we were FWD buddies.

 

[1quick]

lol i could have prolly orderd a generic set of v8 wires and made it work but im going for the neet and tidy look

 

[Donnie]

I'm guessing you need to relocate your packs or reroute? I'm an asshole. I'd usually go note what would be needed, pester the local big box parts chain to let me look at their selection (While also google-ing through specs), then order the closest fit.

Was just thinking that might be a cheaper and easier alternative for you as well. Your shit is still slow though.

 

[1quick]

i just moved them more out of sight to help keep the engine area looking clean, im doing some major wire clean up on the car moving the whole pcm and fuse pannel and most of the harness inside the glovebox area and just running out what i need to make it easier to hide

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

Msd 8.8mm v8 universal straight boot kit ftw
Make sure to have a couple new razor blades n silglyde for assembly...their vice mounted crimper works great esp if you prebend the terminal to be crimped just a hair
Best part is you can make two long spares and with the leftover terminals from the distributor wire you can shorten them in the future and have direct replacements