Plug wires with hooker 6901 drivers side?

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  1. ESampson

    ESampson Member

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    I have msd streetfire wires that are the straight ones and the old stock 45 degrees wires I can't seem to get any on the driver side, is there a special one...? Im out in the shop fighting it if anyone has a answer please let me know! Thanks
     
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    I used a universal Accel kit and trimmed away some of the plug boot. That, angling your hand the right way with the correct amount of cussing and you should get them on.
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    these are what i run http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ACC-7054/

    these have a lifetime warranty and summit is really good about honoring the warranty. these were recommended to me by a race team that did a bunch of dyno testing on plug wires and they made the best power.

    they fit my 6901s with out any problems
     
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    Can't get #6 cyl wire on.. Got them all except this one
     
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    Pretty expensive but if it has that warranty.. That's great, got a pic of yours installed? I can't believe the difficulty of the driver side, especially #6.. just doesn't make sense.. Guess my plug boots were a 70 dollar waste if I have to switch to 45 degree plugs too eh
     
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    Anyone else use other types/brands?
     
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    I use Taylor 8mm wires, and have had no problems. You're right, #6 is a pita.
     
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    they a 45* angled wire? do they not melt from sitting on the header?
     
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    I am using the MSD 8.5 wires with multi angle boots and have had good luck with them. I do like the Accel 300+ though.

    You could always undo the motor mount on the drivers side and lift the engine a little, I also found it is easier if the valve covers are off. If you put a little dielectric grease on the inside of the boots they slide on easier
     
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    now thats how i get it done
     
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    Mine don't hit the headers. You have to be very carefull where you place them and loom them up.
     
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    I'm running Accel straight plug boot wires, they don't hit my 6901 headers anywhere.
     
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    Yes, they are 45degree plug ends.
     
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    Well I tried accel 45* and 90* and just came back with Taylor 135* and tried msd straights.. Closest I got was with the 90s all went on but no way it would go on #6 I tried for 45mins.. As well did my brother
     
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