Heads up: Headers (Borla) and plug wires

[Chewy]

Just a heads up to anyone installing Borla headers.

Had mine installed 10 days ago. When I picked it up, I popped
the hood to admire and noticed that the plug wire for number
7 cylinder (driver's side, closest to fire wall) was VERY close to
the header. Pointed it out to the service manager who talked to the
installer and said it would not be a problem.

Took a friend out to lunch today (showin off) and the thing was
running like a pig - on 7 cylinders. Popped the hood, and sure enough,
the #7 wire was touching the header and had burned through the
insulation and was shorting.

Hustle to the dealer (mileage is REALLY bad on 7 cylinders ).
Bottom line is they replaced the wires with a different set which is
slightly shorter and gives better clearance. Don't know if these are
GM part numbers, but the work order says part # 88894394 and the
description is "Wire Kit 2.239".

Hope this helps someone avoid grief.

[Chewy]

Just a heads up to anyone installing Borla headers.

Had mine installed 10 days ago. When I picked it up, I popped
the hood to admire and noticed that the plug wire for number
7 cylinder (driver's side, closest to fire wall) was VERY close to
the header. Pointed it out to the service manager who talked to the
installer and said it would not be a problem.

Took a friend out to lunch today (showin off) and the thing was
running like a pig - on 7 cylinders. Popped the hood, and sure enough,
the #7 wire was touching the header and had burned through the
insulation and was shorting.

Hustle to the dealer (mileage is REALLY bad on 7 cylinders ).
Bottom line is they replaced the wires with a different set which is
slightly shorter and gives better clearance. Don't know if these are
GM part numbers, but the work order says part # 88894394 and the
description is "Wire Kit 2.239".

Hope this helps someone avoid grief.

[WHITE BEAST]

I got the "nology" wires; bit expensive, but work great.

2003 White Lux, Alpine Nav, DVD/Tuner, 3 Screens, Cold Air with Vented Snorkels, Metal Dash & Mats, SMA Chrome Accessories, Corsa Exhaust, Headers, Nology Plugs & Wires.

[Lil Devil]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chewy:
Just a heads up to anyone installing Borla headers.

Had mine installed 10 days ago. When I picked it up, I popped
the hood to admire and noticed that the plug wire for number
7 cylinder (driver's side, closest to fire wall) was VERY close to
the header. Pointed it out to the service manager who talked to the
installer and said it would not be a problem.

Took a friend out to lunch today (showin off) and the thing was
running like a pig - on 7 cylinders. Popped the hood, and sure enough,
the #7 wire was touching the header and had burned through the
insulation and was shorting.

Hustle to the dealer (mileage is REALLY bad on 7 cylinders ).
Bottom line is they replaced the wires with a different set which is
slightly shorter and gives better clearance. Don't know if these are
GM part numbers, but the work order says part # 88894394 and the
description is "Wire Kit 2.239".

Hope this helps someone avoid grief.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

you can get some cool sox to protect them or buy aftermarket wires that will move away from the headers.

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