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MrTwenty6 · 06-03-2018, 02:11 PM

I'm finishing up my long tubes installation and have issues with reinstalling spark plugs.

The plug wires are touching the header pipes, is this normal?

frack · 06-03-2018, 02:40 PM

Yes, its usually always that same one that touches. No big deal. I actually shaved a bit of the the boot on mine off, but that was after 2 years of touching the header with no issues.

MrTwenty6 · 06-03-2018, 02:47 PM

The plugs for the next one seem to be touching as well.

I didn't look when I pulled them initially but does it look like they are not all the way in? I have tried to push them in snug but maybe they need to go in more?

samgray20 · 06-03-2018, 02:50 PM

If I remember correctly, when I had 1-7/8" Kooks, the stock wires did not touch the primaries. I have 2" Kooks now with aftermarket wires and boots and would not risk it with the stock wires. Those stock wires are not easy getting on and off the plugs either, so make sure that they are actually all the way on.

Gordy87 · 06-03-2018, 06:26 PM

Could always go with some aftermarket wires. My factory wires were to close for my comfort when I installed my LTH's, so I purchased some Granatelli wires, and there clearance is a lot better.

pyroguy · 06-03-2018, 09:01 PM

Those wires don't look like they're fully seated. Did you hear/feel them click on to the plugs?

J Rod · 06-04-2018, 07:06 AM

What brand of headers are those? None of mine were touching, although a couple were fairly close. Maybe within a 1/4".

Black_SS10 · 06-04-2018, 07:12 AM

None of my wires touch my headers...

BLU DUCE · 06-04-2018, 10:27 AM

I have Kooks 1 7/8 and my OEM wires do not touch the headers. All the plug wires are the same size and it doesn't matter which one goes on which plug. You just have to make sure they are angled & spaced on there just so. And when you are pushing them on you can hear them snap on and set correctly.

MrTwenty6 · 06-04-2018, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by J Rod

What brand of headers are those? None of mine were touching, although a couple were fairly close. Maybe within a 1/4".

These are speed engineering headers. More pics attached. Nevermind the dipstick - that's been a nightmare

I will get some plug wrenches and see if that helps. Anyone have pictures of theirs for reference?

metrogdor22 · 06-04-2018, 01:04 PM

Mine (TSP 1-7/8") don't touch and I've never heard anybody say that's okay. Plug wires do melt. If the rubber boots are pushed all the way in until they click, I'd contact the manufacturer and ask them about it.

MrTwenty6 · 06-05-2018, 08:57 AM

Got my plugs in more tightly, they seem to be clearing the header pipes now.

That being said, I think i'll swap them for some aftermarket ones. Any suggestions?

samgray20 · 06-05-2018, 09:21 AM

My car has Taylor wires. MSD and Granatelli are some good name brands also.

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SSEssence · 06-05-2018, 09:47 AM

Use Taylor wires and a heat boot, they shouldn't be touching the header

06-03-2018, 02:11 PM	#1
MrTwenty6 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: MD Posts: 45 View My Garage	LT header install help I'm finishing up my long tubes installation and have issues with reinstalling spark plugs. The plug wires are touching the header pipes, is this normal? Attached Images

06-03-2018, 02:40 PM	#2
frack Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange SS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Posts: 120 View My Garage	Yes, its usually always that same one that touches. No big deal. I actually shaved a bit of the the boot on mine off, but that was after 2 years of touching the header with no issues.
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06-03-2018, 02:50 PM	#4
samgray20 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Eddyville, KY Posts: 71	If I remember correctly, when I had 1-7/8" Kooks, the stock wires did not touch the primaries. I have 2" Kooks now with aftermarket wires and boots and would not risk it with the stock wires. Those stock wires are not easy getting on and off the plugs either, so make sure that they are actually all the way on. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 - Comp 227/243 .620/.612 \| Nitrous Outlet Plate Kit - 100 Shot \| ARC Bottle Bracket/Heater \| NOS Progressive Controller \| AEM Wideband \| Kooks 2"x3" LTs \| 3" Custom Catback \| CAI Intake \| Bo White PTB \| Billet Motor Mounts \| Hurst Short Throw \| McLeod RXT \| RAM TOB \| 3.91 W/ Eaton Truetrac, LPW Cover, Poly Bushings, GForce 850HP Axles \| Eibach Pro-Plus Kit \| Whiteline End Links \| Hotchkis Tower Brace \| ZL1 Front End \| Blue Powder Coated Calipers \| Vorsteiner V-FF 101 - 20x11 and 20x10 \| M/T Street Comp - 305/35 and 275/40 \| 2 JL Amps \| Diamond Audio Speakers \| JL Stealthbox

06-03-2018, 09:01 PM	#6
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,918 View My Garage	Those wires don't look like they're fully seated. Did you hear/feel them click on to the plugs? __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

06-04-2018, 07:06 AM	#7
J Rod Drives: '14 BRM 1LE 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 801	What brand of headers are those? None of mine were touching, although a couple were fairly close. Maybe within a 1/4". __________________ *592 HP/590 TQ* LSA Blower w/ 2.45 Griptec, Reinforced Brick, FIC 1000 injectors, JRE FPCM, LFP Dual Pass HX, ZL1 IC pump, RotoFab CAI, Bo White TB, Coated Stainless Power 1-7/8" LTs, NPP, NGK TR7IX, Mighty Mouse Wild CC, AEM X-Series WB, Aeroforce Interceptor, MGW Shifter, Z28 Grill, Gary's Custom ZL1 Rockers, Hero Tails, Tuned by IMC Last edited by J Rod; 06-04-2018 at 07:23 AM.

06-03-2018, 02:47 PM	#3
MrTwenty6 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: MD Posts: 45 View My Garage	The plugs for the next one seem to be touching as well. I didn't look when I pulled them initially but does it look like they are not all the way in? I have tried to push them in snug but maybe they need to go in more?

06-03-2018, 06:26 PM	#5
Gordy87 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 300 View My Garage	Could always go with some aftermarket wires. My factory wires were to close for my comfort when I installed my LTH's, so I purchased some Granatelli wires, and there clearance is a lot better.

06-04-2018, 07:12 AM	#8
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	None of my wires touch my headers... __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

06-04-2018, 10:27 AM	#9
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	I have Kooks 1 7/8 and my OEM wires do not touch the headers. All the plug wires are the same size and it doesn't matter which one goes on which plug. You just have to make sure they are angled & spaced on there just so. And when you are pushing them on you can hear them snap on and set correctly. __________________

06-04-2018, 01:04 PM	#11
metrogdor22 Drives: 2013 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 76	Mine (TSP 1-7/8") don't touch and I've never heard anybody say that's okay. Plug wires do melt. If the rubber boots are pushed all the way in until they click, I'd contact the manufacturer and ask them about it. __________________ 2013 2SS M6 - Custom cam w/ miscellaneous valvetrain upgrades, ported heads, longtubes, CAI, CTS-VR lifters, Forza NPP exhaust controller - 500hp/460tq

06-05-2018, 08:57 AM	#12
MrTwenty6 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: MD Posts: 45 View My Garage	Got my plugs in more tightly, they seem to be clearing the header pipes now. That being said, I think i'll swap them for some aftermarket ones. Any suggestions?

06-05-2018, 09:21 AM	#13
samgray20 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Eddyville, KY Posts: 71	My car has Taylor wires. MSD and Granatelli are some good name brands also. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 - Comp 227/243 .620/.612 \| Nitrous Outlet Plate Kit - 100 Shot \| ARC Bottle Bracket/Heater \| NOS Progressive Controller \| AEM Wideband \| Kooks 2"x3" LTs \| 3" Custom Catback \| CAI Intake \| Bo White PTB \| Billet Motor Mounts \| Hurst Short Throw \| McLeod RXT \| RAM TOB \| 3.91 W/ Eaton Truetrac, LPW Cover, Poly Bushings, GForce 850HP Axles \| Eibach Pro-Plus Kit \| Whiteline End Links \| Hotchkis Tower Brace \| ZL1 Front End \| Blue Powder Coated Calipers \| Vorsteiner V-FF 101 - 20x11 and 20x10 \| M/T Street Comp - 305/35 and 275/40 \| 2 JL Amps \| Diamond Audio Speakers \| JL Stealthbox

06-05-2018, 09:47 AM	#14
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	Use Taylor wires and a heat boot, they shouldn't be touching the header __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717