I just completed the 396 build for my '67. I have a set of MSD 8.5 mm wires but the 90 boot is hitting on the flange of the header. Being I am going to replace the wires, do any of you have an opinion on a good quality wire set to fit my application?

I use Taylor 8mm with 135* boots. I bought the custom cut to fit set. They work perfect with my headers, no clearance problems at all.

Could you put on new terminals /boots? Those are supposed to be good wires. If they are fairly new and in good shape maybe you could buy the terminals & boots you need and save a couple dollars.
Guy

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Unless this is a race car, with a very high output ignition system, like a MSD 7, all you really need is a good set of 8mm wires, if that. Any of the name brands will be fine. Moroso makes a set with a "bendable" boot, I think they call them vari-angle. The 135 degree boots usually work also.
Hope this helps,

OEM Delco-Remy plug wires are the best, IMHO. I have tried various aftermarket wires and they only last about a year.

There's some good reading at www.magnecor.com (http://www.magnecor.com) regarless of what you buy. Their wires last me about 4 years. The other brands last about a year before showing leakage. Anyway, the information is free!

Thanks for the response, guys. I think I will get the 135 degree form fits. But not sure if I should run them under the header and back or above the header.

Not 100% sure, but what about shorty plugs? I have a SB and they were the fix. I tried the "cheaper" wires with my MSD6al and had nothing but problems inside 6 months.

I've got Taylors also, 8mm spiral cores, 5 years old, still like new. Since I put angle plug heads on awhile ago, 3 boots are in contact with the headers, 1 in hard contact. These things will not melt or burn or even discolor!

Jim, have you observed them at night in the dark to confirm no leakage? That's quite good life on those wires in that environment.

I'll do that tonight, just to check.

Ignition is accel breakerless with matching chrome coil. Car runs good, pulls hard, steady 15" vacuam at idle

Yeah, I'm running the Accel 43100 distributor with their 300+ ignition. Been chasing a slight miss at part throttle. Did the 'darkness' test and saw a nice ( not! ) light show.

I feel the best are the 8.5 mm MSD super conductors I have used them for years with out any problems!

Lightning show complete, and there wasn't any.

It's offical, guys... Taylor Spiral core, 8mm, 135 degree "burnproof" boots, 5 years old, boots IN CONTACT with the header tubes, still perfect.

Best wires I ever bought.

Great feedback. Thanks, Jim.