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Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 09, 2005, 05:53:24 pm
Doing my usual thing of browsing for bits I don't really need... Whats the advantage of / does it make any difference having Plug leads this big??

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=TAY-98051+&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&searchinresults=false&N=0&target=egnsearch.asp

10.4mm compared to like 8mm ones...
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: 55starchief on November 09, 2005, 06:15:02 pm
the thicker the core the more power it will give, i have taylor pro race that ate almost 13mm thick lol
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 09, 2005, 06:24:38 pm
aah ok, so regardless of engine bigger is better (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/wink.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/biglol.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 09, 2005, 06:47:29 pm
No need to go silly, Mate.

In reality (the real world (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)) you'll be fine with a £20 set from Cars Spares.

Really.
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 09, 2005, 08:29:03 pm
I know I was just curious... they do look cool tho don't they... (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/actcool.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Ryan
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: 55starchief on November 09, 2005, 08:31:15 pm
yes indeed, I like the look of mine, cant stand to see thin leads, minimum i would run on any car would be 8mm
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 09, 2005, 08:39:50 pm
I agree with you m8 the thicker leads do look better (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/actcool.gif) all part of the plan (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 09, 2005, 09:08:48 pm
Christ.

Unless you're dragging I can't see it mattering !!! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 09, 2005, 09:15:52 pm
Are you saying that you shouldn't get stuff because it looks good, but is overkill?

That's part of the fun (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 09, 2005, 09:20:46 pm
Where's the sexy woman in red gone?

Bring her back now - we don't want heart shaped grenades.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cloud.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 09, 2005, 09:29:19 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
Are you saying that you shouldn't get stuff because it looks good, but is overkill?


When on a budget buy what you NEED first.  I Would have thought 1/2" thick H/T Leads were near the bottom of the list TBH.
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 09, 2005, 09:30:55 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
Where's the sexy woman in red gone?


Fancied a change.  She was getting tired.

Where's your avatar ?

Besides the Picture roughly describes my mood at the mo' . . . . .
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 09, 2005, 09:33:08 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Besides the Picture roughly describes my mood at the mo' . . . . .


Thought that'd be the reason.

Quoting: Roadkill
Where's your avatar ?


Haven't had the time to sort one out.  I can't find my old 'wheel' one that I used elsewhere.
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: 55starchief on November 09, 2005, 09:36:33 pm
i missed this what was the pidture of?
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 09, 2005, 09:38:32 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
When on a budget buy what you NEED first. I Would have thought 1/2" thick H/T Leads were near the bottom of the list TBH.



Trust me m8 they are, as I said at the top  "Doing my usual thing of browsing for bits I don't really need..."
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 09, 2005, 09:39:32 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
i missed this what was the pidture of?


Its just a real close of one of my camaro wheels. Nothing too special, I just think it looks good.
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 09, 2005, 09:40:22 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
"Doing my usual thing of browsing for bits I don't really need..."


That's one of the more enjoyable parts of the hobby, especially when you have no money. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/biglol.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 09, 2005, 10:05:31 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
That's one of the more enjoyable parts of the hobby, especially when you have no money.


It is indeed, window shopping & thinking that'd be cool, that'd look good, that'd be nice!
Especially with the Small Block Chevy, there's just so many bits! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: philoldsmobile on November 10, 2005, 02:20:03 am
8mm leads will do nicely. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)  not sure about those, remember, at 10.4mm, they wont go in the cable guides, and may be a bitch to route on a thirdgen, where space is eally tight around that area..

my recomendation is crane fire wires, not very bling, but good.. if you want pretty colours, perhaps taylor leads might be more suitable?
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 10, 2005, 03:07:35 am
Phillip Phillip Phillip, don't you think i'd already planned ahead for something that I'm not going to buy!... (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)

What was it I said about if I do something I like to do it right...


http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=MFY-5031013&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&searchinresults=false&N=0&target=egnsearch.asp

For centrebolt heads too (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 10, 2005, 03:13:07 am
Re: pretty colours, Black leads will do me nicely... contrary to what is sat on my cupboard (red leads) I'm not planing on there being too much bright red under my bonnet when the whole plan comes together that opinion might change tho... but we shall see (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 10, 2005, 03:56:58 pm
Black leads are best IMHO.  They are a pain and easily make the engine bay look untidy. I would leave them off if I could.
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 10, 2005, 04:24:07 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
I would leave them off if I could.


You might have some problems there m8...  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/biglol.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 10, 2005, 04:39:21 pm
I'll cross that bridge when I get to it  (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: philoldsmobile on November 11, 2005, 04:25:12 am
if black isn't a problem, crane fire wires are excelent.
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 11, 2005, 04:02:12 pm
Yes, I had a set of them on my old firebird. No problems there at all.
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 04:47:32 pm
You tarts ! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 11, 2005, 04:51:27 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/cooll.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 11, 2005, 04:52:39 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
You tarts (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)!


says he with the nicest engine bay out of the lot of us! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif) (apart from Martyn)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 04:55:12 pm
Mine ain't "nice".

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . It's practicle. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 11, 2005, 04:56:32 pm
I'd agree that it's nice, but that is probably more due to the recent work, not design and continued effort?(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/devill.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 04:58:46 pm
I'll have you know I work very hard on that engine bay !!!

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

Quoting: Jamieg285
not design


Have to disagree, there.  It was to a specific design. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 11, 2005, 05:41:28 pm
I didn't mean you didn't design it the way it came out, but you didn't design it to be 'bling' in any way.
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 05:58:53 pm
I've got a Lurrvly set of Chrome valve covers and Air cleaner for it ready for the Rebuild, mind you.

(Subtle Bling) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 11, 2005, 06:01:13 pm
I keep look at where you bought them from m8 & he/they aren't listing on ebay anymore (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 06:03:11 pm
Really ?

That sucks.
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 06:05:21 pm
What you going on about ?

These should fit.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY-GMC-VALVE-COVERS-CENTER-BOLT-V8-5-0-5-7L-W-BOLTS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33627QQitemZ8012726204QQtcZphoto
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 11, 2005, 06:08:13 pm
OK... I looked on his account this week & it said No items Listed

Thats what I need tho (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif)  + a new engine to go under them! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 11, 2005, 06:12:50 pm
Lots of shiny things on there! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/actcool.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/actcool.gif)  pulleys, covers everything (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)

all in good time...
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 06:20:30 pm
Those V.C's are the ones I've got also :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALUMINUM-BREATHER-PCV-SET-FOR-VALVE-COVERS-BALL-MILLED_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33659QQitemZ8012965146QQtcZphoto

and

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVY-GM-CAR-TRUCK-VALVE-COVERS-PUSH-IN-OIL-CAP-PLUG_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33622QQitemZ8010833329QQtcZphoto

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/actcool.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 06:21:05 pm
Oh.

Plus an Edelbrock Air cleaner . . .
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 11, 2005, 06:23:43 pm
I like (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/actcool.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 06:25:23 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 11, 2005, 06:26:44 pm
Out of interest I assume you can get shiny bolts & things for attaching these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALUMINUM-PULLEY-SET-CHEVY-SB-2-GROOVE-SHORT-WATER-PUMP_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38656QQitemZ8013588908QQtcZphoto
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 07:54:03 pm
They're pretty standard Stainless steel UNC/UNF fixings you need there.

(Speak to Graeme) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 11, 2005, 07:59:36 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
They're pretty standard Stainless steel UNC/UNF fixings you need there.


Don't UNC and UNF mixed up though.

I think they'll be UNC.
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 08:02:35 pm
Most will be UNC, but there are some UNF used in the engine bay.

I was speaking in general. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 11, 2005, 08:05:00 pm
OK.  I have a box of bolts that were taken out of my old race engine when I was doing a rebuild.

I have no idea which ones came from where (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/down.gif)  Might be able to guess the sump ones (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/wink.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 08:13:47 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
I have no idea which ones came from where


Sounds familiar. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 11, 2005, 08:23:00 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
Sounds familiar.


Maybe we can compare boxes.

Er, actually, that sounds dodgy - never mind (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/biglol.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 11, 2005, 08:27:02 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
Maybe we can compare boxes.



Bloody 'ell I come back from lunch to find this place has gone all "funny"(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: 55starchief on November 11, 2005, 08:30:34 pm
i know where all my bolts go (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/rocker.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 11, 2005, 08:30:54 pm
I reckon we've always been 1
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif)
short of a
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif)
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif)
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 11, 2005, 08:32:06 pm
Quoting: 55starchief
i know where all my bolts go


Show off.(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sadl.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 08:32:52 pm
From one "Secret Seven" to a "Dirty Dozen" ? (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 11, 2005, 08:33:03 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif)
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif)
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif) (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/OrigGlazed.gif)

now we are
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 11, 2005, 08:33:37 pm
I'm confused on the whole Bolts front now...(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/confused.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 08:34:14 pm
Luckily most of the bolts were for the MoPar block. (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/tongue.gif)

However - there's now some Camaro, Caddy and Duster bolts in there, too.

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/sad.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 08:34:53 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
I'm confused on the whole Bolts front now


YOU Started it !!! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 11, 2005, 08:36:23 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
However - there's now some Camaro, Caddy and Duster bolts in there, too.


Now that's bad news. At least I know all mine are from a single SBC.
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 11, 2005, 08:45:23 pm
Quoting: Roadkill
YOU Started it !!!



Oh The shame!
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 08:45:49 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 11, 2005, 08:47:51 pm
Quoting: FUBAR
Oh The shame!


Still, you should be learning something, even if it's keep you bolts in separate boxes (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/roll.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: FUBAR on November 11, 2005, 08:49:36 pm
Quoting: Jamieg285
Still, you should be learning something, even if it's keep you bolts in separate boxes


Yeah an label them when they come out of wherever! (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 08:55:37 pm
P'ah !  Where's the fun in that ? (http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/lol.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: 55starchief on November 11, 2005, 08:57:25 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/offtopic.gif)

(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/worthless.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Jamieg285 on November 11, 2005, 09:01:32 pm
(http://www.aaci-beds.co.uk/forum/smileys/fight.gif)
Title: Question - Plug Leads
Post by: Roadkill on November 11, 2005, 09:11:29 pm
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