Best cut to fit plug wires?

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Posted by RTM
8/29/2024 9:26 AM
#1

Looking at buying plug wires I can cut to fit and purchase the plug wire holders that mount to the valve cover bolts.  Looking for recommendations for both the wires and holders.  Post pictures if you have a clean setup like this.

 
Posted by TKOPerformance
8/29/2024 12:22 PM
#2

I've had great luck over the years with MSD.  Just be aware they are 8.5mm I believe.  The wire is too big for a lot of plug wire holders without modification.  Usually you can just overbore the holes if needed, or use some heat to tweak the clip size depending on the style of holder. 

I think I used Taylor wires on my '67 though, because they came black with black ends and I wanted them to look stock.  The MSDs I think only come with gray ends. 
 

 
Posted by RTM
8/29/2024 12:48 PM
#3

TKOPerformance wrote:

I've had great luck over the years with MSD.  Just be aware they are 8.5mm I believe.  The wire is too big for a lot of plug wire holders without modification.  Usually you can just overbore the holes if needed, or use some heat to tweak the clip size depending on the style of holder. 

I think I used Taylor wires on my '67 though, because they came black with black ends and I wanted them to look stock.  The MSDs I think only come with gray ends. 
 

 
I think I read something about the size of the MSD wires.   I’ll look getting them and what holders will fit my needs and tastes.

 
Posted by BobE
8/29/2024 2:43 PM
#4

Taylor spark plug wires clamps # 42700 & 42706
MSD 8.5mm Wires #35383
I did not have to trim the MSD wires to make them fit (351W). 


Last edited by BobE (8/29/2024 2:44 PM)


65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
 
Posted by MS
8/29/2024 3:22 PM
#5

No name 8mm on ebay. Comes in red, blue or black. Great wires. I have them on the 65, the 69 and on Jose’s 5.0.  Around $60 free ship


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Posted by MS
8/29/2024 3:41 PM
#6



They have terminals for male and female style (different part #)


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Posted by Rudi
8/29/2024 7:07 PM
#7

MS wrote:

No name 8mm on ebay. Comes in red, blue or black. Great wires. I have them on the 65, the 69 and on Jose’s 5.0.  Around $60 free ship

 
Do they come in yellow?🤪


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Posted by MS
8/29/2024 7:14 PM
#8

I will try to get yellow ones next time, to match my yellow-painted electric fan


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