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By Outlaw56 - 12 Years Ago
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Who makes a good quality spark plug set at a good price for the Y blocks?
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By Daniel Jessup - 12 Years Ago
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I don't know who their manufacturer is, but the last set that I purchased at Mac's was pretty good. I believe I got the set that had the original appearance from the factory, but an updated core. They are in a 55 driver, not a show car.
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By Outlaw56 - 12 Years Ago
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Thanks Daniel!
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By Jeff - 12 Years Ago
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I've purchased a couple of sets from Concourse parts and they have worked well. The first set came with a great set of measurements so you can make up the wire looms on the bench, using all the factory brackets. Everything fit well. The second set of wires didn't come with the measurement sheet but fortunately I had saved the sheet from the first set.The point here is if the set you receive doesn't come with these instructions, let me know and I will get you a copy, as it would be real time consuming to assemble without it
Jeff
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By Mark F - 12 Years Ago
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If someone could post the wire measurements I'm sure it would help someone out. I bought the replacement wires from Mac's and they came without any sheet. I measured the old wires that were not the same length as the replacements. The old wires were pretty nasty so they were not any fun to measure. I'm sure I could have asked here but I didn't want to wait. I know I would save the measurements if somebody posted them for next time. Mark
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By gekko13 - 12 Years Ago
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Darrell, if you are looking for concours correct wires, the above suggestions are good. If you are looking for functionality and value for the money, I would recommend Belden wire sets from NAPA. Over the years, I have used them on a broad range of applications with excellent results. They may not be "correct" appearing if that is a consideration though.
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By MplsMike - 12 Years Ago
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I second that! Jeff, is there any way you can post the instructions? Thanks!
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By Outlaw56 - 12 Years Ago
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Im not fussy about how correct they are for the original look, I just want something that works good and good price. Appreciate all the feed back. Supercharged, how do I get ahold of you for a copy of the lengths? That would be awesome!
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By Daniel Jessup - 12 Years Ago
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As I recall, the set I purchased from Mac's had all of the wires labeled so the measuring was a no brainer. Simply place the numbered wire with the corresponding cylinder's plug and the other end to the corresponding cap position. Maybe Mac's has changed their wires over the past 3 or 4 years?
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By Bruce Compton - 12 Years Ago
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Do you guys prefer solid core or carbon core?? Bruce
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By Mark F - 12 Years Ago
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Daniel, Mac's still have the "correct" wires like that but they are a lot more money than the replacement wires they sell. the reproduction wire are 77.95 and the motorcraft replacement are 37.95. I would rather burn another $40 in gas going for a ride (my car is not a trailer queen) Mark
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By 56_Fairlane - 12 Years Ago
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Sadly $40 doesn't get you very far any more.
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By Ted - 12 Years Ago
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Bruce Compton (3/8/2013)
Do you guys prefer solid core or carbon core?? BruceStay with the carbon core wire sets. The radio and any electronics within the area will thank you for it.
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By Daniel Jessup - 12 Years Ago
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I don't remember my set costing that much, but they were very nice and excellent quality for a car driven on the road. They were carbon core too. Maybe I should look back over my receipts and items from a few years back. I think that was around 5 years ago or so. Anyhow, what Mac's had at that time not only installed easily and looked good, but was excellent performance quality wires.
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By Jeff - 12 Years Ago
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Sorry for the delayed response, I'll see if I can scan the instructions and post. It would very difficult to install the wires, using the factory wire brackets and holders without these. The wires are also numbered so that correct plug is connected to the correct position on the cap. The directions give you lengths for each wire as they pass through the brackets.
Jeff
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By Jeff - 12 Years Ago
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My scanner isn't cooperating. If somebody would like these send me fax number and I'll be happy to fax them. Also if somebody has scanning capability perhaps they could assist with getting these out there.
Jeff
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By 312T85Bird - 12 Years Ago
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BWD (Borg/Warner Direct) make an excellant set for both Quality and fit and at an extremely reasonable price. Available at most Parts stores, I use them even though they are not Concoures Correct because they cannot be beat at any price and are some of the least expensive around.
312T85Bird
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By Outlaw56 - 12 Years Ago
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Jeff,
Got the measurements, Thanks very much for providing them!
Darrell
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By Klaus M - 12 Years Ago
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Outlaw56 (3/18/2013)
Jeff,
Got the measurements, Thanks very much for providing them!
Darrell
Hi
Is it possible you can post the measurements? 
Klaus
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By Outlaw56 - 12 Years Ago
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Let me take a look at the diagram and see if I can figure something out.
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By Outlaw56 - 12 Years Ago
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Klaus,
Hopefully Jeff will pick up on this and let me know if Im reading the diagram correctly. The instructions talk about two measurements. One measurement is to the first clamp comming from the distributer. The second measurement is to the second clamp. I see no measurements which would give the total length of the wires from the distributer cap to the spark plugs. It sounds like each wire has a label on it which is removed after installation (1-8). I am guessing the wires this diagram refer to are pre cut to the proper length. If I am reading it correctly, it just tells you where to make the measurements to install the wires in the block mounts. Hopefully if Jeff sees something else, he will help us out.
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By charliemccraney - 12 Years Ago
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All four clamps are 4 wire.
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By Outlaw56 - 12 Years Ago
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I checked the diagram Charlie. If I would have been paying attention I would have realized all eight wires wires have two clamp measurements, which confirms all clamps are in deed four wire clamps. Thanks for pointing that out. When they talk about "conduit" on the wires between the clamps and from the last clamp to the spark plug, is this for the Tunderbird only or all original Y Blocks? The diagram shows no conduit from the distributer to the first clamp.
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By Mark F - 12 Years Ago
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Thanks Jeff
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By Jeff - 12 Years Ago
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The instructions came with a pre-made set of wires for my '56 Vic. So I didn't need to worry about the overall length of each wire. I don't know if the conduits (a plastic sleeve that is to go over certain portions of the wire are Thunderbird only or for all Y's). I also left the individual wire numbers on the wires for future reference.
Jeff
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By Outlaw56 - 12 Years Ago
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Thanks Jeff, what a sweet ride!
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By Klaus M - 12 Years Ago
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I have purchased an MSD-5553 universal sparkplug wire set for 272 F100 with a MSD-8383distributor. It comes with these wire lengths(measured from sparkplug boot center to end of wire insulation) 2pcs 793mm, 2pcs 1045mm,2pcs 1247mm, 2pcs1406mm and 1 coil wire. I use them thisway Cyl 1= 1406cut of 360mm Cyl 2=1406cut of 443mm Cyl 3=793cut of 0mm Cyl 4=793 cutof 0mm Cyl 5=1247 cutof 0mm Cyl 6=1247 cutof 40mm Cyl 7=1045 cutof 60mm Cyl 8=1045 cutof 64mm My measurements from sparkplug boot center to the front of side rubber grummet is 1+5= 445mm 2+6= 370mm 3+7= 225mm 4+8= 215mm To get the measurements in inch divided by 25,4mm J  
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By 312T85Bird - 12 Years Ago
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BWD (Borg/Warber) CH814 is a taylored set available at O'Rielly's abd advance Auto Parts and I am sure more. Fair price for a Quality set.
312T85Bird
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