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Old 11-23-2014, 08:42 AM
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Default Header Install - Plug Wire Touching

I installed a set of Kooks 1 7/8" headers on my 2011 6.2L GMC Sierra 4wd Crew Cab and one of the factory spark plug wires touches the header primary. It's on the drivers side, the second plug from the front. Obviously the factory wires aren't going to work.

What wires will work without touching? If you could provide the part number and where you ordered them would be great!
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Same thing mine did. I put a set of Taylor's on. The msd wires will work also.
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I used the msd ls truck wires. The ends can be bent to move away from the headers.
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They can be purchased at a AutoZone, btw...
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I use wire protectors you can get a nice set on ebay
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I use MSD truck wires and sleeves. The MSD truck wires are bendable and work great. I had the sleeves already so I just put them on.
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I have some MSD wires I took off my truck
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Slide it over and re clock the upper part and your fine...been 10k miles like this
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Had to do some pretty serious trimming to one of my factory wires on the driver's side with my Kooks. Other than that they fit great. Passenger's side definitely had more clearance to wires, tho.
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