Spark plug wire recommendation for 455

have date coded wires on the Reynolds’s car.
Been so long ago, honestly don’t have a clue what brand or where I purchased them.
But runs great still. With the little bit of running that it does.

 

For these wires you only have to crimp the end that attaches to the distributor. Just make sure you slide the 90-degree boot onto the wire BEFORE you crimp the brass terminal onto the wire. I missed that step once and it won't happen again!

 

Haha. Happened to me in the past

 

I would think, who haven’t had this happened to them in the past…

 

Funny thing, I got it right on the first few wires and then got in a grove and was not paying attention and forgot the boot.

 

I’m liking how your splash shields turned out. Great job!

 

another for Firecore.

 

A drill fixed that problem for me.

 

Yes,I have one.

 

MSD Streetfire wires.

 

Anyone know if the 708105 ones are correct length for Big Block Buick?

YearOne has them listed as correct length for 65-72 Big Block Buick for $58.93.

https://www.yearone.com/Product/196...69-1970-1971-1972-buick-skylark-gs-parts/ql57

Think these are same ones at Summit.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pnx-708105

 

X2 Larry's comment above. Most higher end wire kits come with acceptable wire stripping & terminal crimping jaws meant for use in a vise, they're good for few sets of wires, but they're a hassle. Spend the $25 or so on a basic hand-held ratcheting stripper/crimper tool, making sure it'll accommodate the wire OD of your choice. You'll be so much happier with efficiency and results using the ratcheting tool.

https://www.amazon.com/HKS-Spark-Plug-Ignition-Wire/dp/B0BCFLTXKM?th=1

Devon

 

Deven, as you probably know. The hand held… most high end are far superior to the old ones used in a vice. The better ones can be expensive but in my mind very well worth it. Easy to use and always makes the perfect crimp. Until you forget to put the damn boot on first.

 

So very true Larry.There really simply is no other way for the outcome to be close to perfect than make them up yourself.

 

In case this is useful for someone else considering the PerTronix stock-look:

You are all correct, but if someone is looking at the PerTronix out of the box, 708102 may be better fitting ones than 708105, but #1 and #7 cylinders will be 8 inches too long each.

The factory lengths here are what Lectric Limited says were factory lengths for 67-71 Buick V8 for their Part # 3342 wires. PerTronix lengths are from Summit (for 708102) and JEGS (for 708105). PerTronix also brings up 708101 for the 68 GS, which may be intended for Corvette, but I couldn't find the lengths on those.

 

I have Lectric Limited on right now too.

So maybe you don’t need spiral core for electronic ignition after all? I was going to swap from
points to Progression Ignition electronic distributor which said couldn’t use solid core wires and needed spiral core or suppression core.

 

Thanks CJay!

Those look like a winner to me.

What you describe appear to be either Standard part # 9896 or 29896 (not sure what differences are) and are listed as spiral core at Summit but supression core on Standard's website.

They are also going to fit almost perfectly (max length difference from factory only 3.5 inches). Those look like a nice option for some inexpensive spiral core. They are listed as "pro series" on several sites, although Summit doesn't show that name, but I think they may be what you are describing?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/smp-9896

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/smp-29896

Standard has them labeled as "suppression core"

https://www.standardbrand.com/en/ecatalog?part=9896&type=p&search=s

Many might be interested in these for the fit out of the box as well as the price ($15 to $25 depending on site)

 

Does anyone know if carbon core wires (like Lectric Limited) are a type of suppression core? They have right on them that they suppress RF.