Kinda misleading calling them 135 or 180 degree bends. Check
out some plumbing fittings(EARLS, AEROQUIP)and you will see
what a 180 really is.

Emil Dusek


396guy wrote:
> 
> A matter of terms I suppose.  Some mfgs list them as "straight" and some as
> "180".
> 
> Dale McIntosh
> ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold
> 67 SS/67 Elky
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Emil Dusek
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 7:27 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Headers and spark plug wires
> >
> >
> > Hey guys, are you'll sure about your geometry?
> >
> > I've seen straight, 45 and 90 degree boots but never 135
> > or 180 degree ones. 180 degree would be so extreme
> > that the boot would bend  into a "U" shape.
> >
> > MSD wires/boots are bend-to-fit any angle you need.
> >
> > Emil Dusek:71 SS-502
> >
> > 396guy wrote:
> >
> > > I've had the best luck with 135 degree boots with headers.
> > Some 90's will
> > > fit and some 180's will fit, but I haven't found 8 plugs yet
> > that will work
> > > with all 90's or all 180's.  I have found that all 135 degree
> > angles will
> > > work.  Personally, I like Taylor wires.  They come in the 135
> > degree boot
> > > and the plug boots are easy to grasp.
> > >
> > > Dale McIntosh
> > > ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold
> > > 67 SS/67 Elky
> > > http://www.dalesplace.com
> > > http://www.team67.com
> > > http://www.midwestchevelles.com
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
> > Richard M. Pruett
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 6:19 PM
> > > > To: Chevelle-List
> > > > Subject: [Chevelle-List] Headers and spark plug wires
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > OK all,
> > > >     I have installed my headers and it's time to start looking
> > > > for new spark
> > > > plug wires. I'm working on a '69 Chevelle 396 SS 4-speed and installed
> > > > Hooker comp headers part# 2455. I recall reading about 90
> > degree and 135
> > > > degree boots for the plugs and need some direction. Local
> > auto parts store
> > > > has a set of Accel 8.5 mm with straight and 90 degree boots
> > for about $75.
> > > >
> > > > Has anyone on the list used these? Any suggestions from any 396 guys?
> > > >
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