Hei cap/rotor and plug wires

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Old May 6, 2018 | 06:42 AM
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Hei cap/rotor and plug wires

Been wanting to swap my old plug wires with new ones, my 72 cutlass was switched to hei from last owner. Its a Delco style, and while I was at I'd like to swap the rotor and cap as well.

Would these plug wires fit?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-888834

And does anyone have any suggestions on cap and rotor as well as the wire choices.?
Old May 6, 2018 | 10:36 AM
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For cap and rotor, I like the NAPA premium parts or the Blue Streak version with brass terminals instead of aluminum or whatever silver metal is used on other brands.
Old May 6, 2018 | 03:53 PM
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I prefer these for a relatively stock engine. Don't go by the picture, they are straight boots.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/t.../model/cutlass
Old May 6, 2018 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
I prefer these for a relatively stock engine. Don't go by the picture, they are straight boots.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/t.../model/cutlass
I seen those, but I think I need male distributor ends. I bought a set of female ends and they won't fit/plug in.
Old May 6, 2018 | 06:57 PM
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Sorry, one of these
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...%20wire%20sets
Old May 7, 2018 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
ok, I think I might need the straight boots to get past the headers.
I seen these, but not to sure if they'd clear or not.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tay-64604/overview/
Old May 8, 2018 | 05:00 AM
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If you've got a big block you probably need 45 degree boots, mine hit the AC box and the intermediate steering arm w straight boots, may work OK w a small block
Old May 9, 2018 | 06:29 AM
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I used the MSD wires on a big block. They are 8.5mm with 50 ohms/foot. You can bend the spark plug terminals to get the angle needed.
I agree with Kenneth on getting a brass terminal quality cap especially if you plan to have the kind with the coil in the cap.
Old May 9, 2018 | 07:12 AM
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I've used both Taylor and MSD wires and were happy with both.
Even though they are now made overseas I think MSD still makes a nice cap & rotor
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