Which Plug Wires and Crimper?

[64nailhead]

And I will add - Taylor wires are much like like NGK plugs - you will not have one fail from a warrantable failure - the best warranty is the one that you never need to use.

 

[pagrunt]

Years back I used to run Mallory's universals & have a Accel cutter/crimper to make them. Now I have a set of MSD's universal Street Fire wires (hecho en Mexico). One other tip for making it easy to slide the boots on is to use something like dish soap to lube the wire. I prefer Dawn for the job.

 

[fleming442]

Diabolical grease!

 

[Supercharged111]

I think I'll use Superlube for that. Eons ago I had a set of MSD wires and the vise crimper, if I still have that I'm in business. Forgot all about that Now to find some wire holders.

 

[olds307 and 403]

I like MSD wires myself, although I’m sure somebody will come along and say how terrible they are. I haven’t bought wire sets that aren’t cut to fit since forever, and if you buy the MSD sets, they always include a small stripper and crimper combination tool with every one.

That's me😁. Seriously, they weren't terrible but the #1 wire cracked twice from heat. Another reason why I am not building a 403. I used the now discontinued Accel 25 ohm per foot race wires. I bought one of the last sets on clearance for $20, regular $100 for a spare set. Just more robust the MSD Superconductor wires. The Summit wires are decent.

 

[mikester]

I guess Im the only person that uses Moroso Ultra 40 ignition wire. I have them on my 406. I also used the Moroso sleeves on all but the coil wire.
As far as crimpers, I have one by Tool Aid. Its a ratcheting crimper and a few dies but I had to order the plug wire die since that didnt come in the case. The crimps look like factory. Im pretty sure Summit has their own crimper but Taylor and MSD also sell them.

 

[303'505rollin]

I used the stock style AC delco wires on my 403 no problems but I try to keep my 77 salon mostly stock

 

[olds307 and 403]

As far as crimpers, have a really nice set of strippers with the ignition wire crimper. Plus I have the vise MSD crimper and the Accel set also comes with one.

 

[bracketchev1221]

Every big block with headers I’ve used msd 8.5 wires with multi angle boots.

 

[565bbchevy]

I always get the cut to fit wires, I have MSD on the Regal and Accel Pro 25 on the Monte but for any wire set I always use my ratcheting MSD Pro crimper and they come out perfect and factory looking every time. I like that it also has interchangeable jaws so you can crimp other terminals, not cheap but if you use enough it pays for itself.

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