HELP! Dynatech headers burning plug wire

[indebt69]

On the #5 cylinder, if you know Dynatech's, the header tube runs parallel and not down. I have to move my coil pack way down to even hook up my truck wires (have 6.0). Is there anything else longer or to do besides relocating the coils? The dang boot on the plug is so long and practically touches the inside tube. I've even put on heat socks, shields, and still burn them up. It's been like 4 now. I would like to put the coil pack back up but can't. It's even tight running behind. Ideas or pics? Thanks. Yes, tried an 8.1l wire as it's a tad longer but the boot off the plug was huge and laying all over the tube.

[CarlC]

I have a similar problem with the modified Stainless Works headers. The modification of the horizontal tube meant that the stock #5 wire would hit the tube. I ended up replacing all of the plug wire ends with NGK 120* parts. They are much shorter overall than the stock parts and really make the routing cleaner. Check here for lots of info. http://www.kingsbornewires.com/category.sc?categoryId=98

[indebt69]

Thanks Carl. Looks like I might give that a try. Do u still run a sock/shield on the #5 or does that give it breathing room?

[qwik1320]

I had this problem on a set of headers in the past and took a piece of an old spark plug wire boot and wedged it between the header and good/new wire. You couldn't see it from above and it saved my new wire.

[meenaggie]

I am interested in the solution as I have basically the same set up (just not complete yet).

Here are a couple ideas I can think of that might work.

1. Granatelli makes performance plugs for the LS motors that have a 500 deg F rating. They also have a high temp (HT) set with a 1200 deg F rating. I think they can be purchased at Summit Racing, etc.

http://www.granatellimotorsports.com/ignition_cat.php?cat=3
http://www.granatellimotorsports.com/product_display.php?gid=336

2. Street & Performance offer a custom Taylor set of plugs for this application "designed to fit around headers". They are most likely deisgned around the S&P headers and not the Dynatech but might be worth a call to them.

Please let us know what you find that works as I will probably follow suit.

[CarlC]

Nothing else needed. Plenty of clearance in my application.

I suggest ordering one and see if it works. If so get the balance.

The nice thing is that for most applications the stock wire can be used since the new routing is usually shorter than the straight boot. It helps keep costs down.