How to Make Custom Length Spark Plug Wires

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  • @pauleggert1863
    @pauleggert1863 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got my t-shirt today as I wanted to help support you, I have to say it's actually really nice quality and good fit has a good length. If anyone is worried it's cheap it's not. Very happy thanks 🙏

  • @bofa83
    @bofa83 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those separators are pretty slick. I’ve never seen them before.

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I was pretty pumped when I saw them on another engine, I knew this was the answer I was looking for. :)

  • @PacShore
    @PacShore ปีที่แล้ว

    I did the same thing using my Taylor wires when I switched out my distributor. Like you I had one of my firing order on the opposite side of the distributor, luckily I was able to rotate the plug end so that they weren't laying on top of each other. I also have a couple sets of the Billet Specialties wire holders, but have not used them yet until the next time I redo my wires and get the 9mm thick wires for a better fit like you've suggested. Car looks go too!

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!!
      I tried the 8.5mm wires that were on the car before I did this upgrade and they moved around too much inside the wire holder, so the 9mm wires are definitely the way to go. :)

  • @brockowen1
    @brockowen1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great thanks. Those taylor connectors is what i was missing too.

  • @thepennyplunderer2854
    @thepennyplunderer2854 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are so entertaining and informative to a beginner like me! I wished there was as detailed and informative videos about the 200 ci i6 since that's what's in my Mustang. Keep up the good work man!

  • @mrbonafied78
    @mrbonafied78 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have the 351w firing order now. Wires look great, I will be ordering the seat track extensions soon!

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!
      I've got a set of the tracks waiting for you, just hit the go button! :)

    • @mrbonafied78
      @mrbonafied78 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just purchased😀

  • @chadmims3424
    @chadmims3424 ปีที่แล้ว

    Car looks awesome! You have done a great job. Those wore separators are sweet! I think Collins car needs some.

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldn't agree more, as long as it doesn't make his car faster than mine. :)

  • @rogjackson
    @rogjackson ปีที่แล้ว

    It does look cleaner. Well done.

  • @nathannelson7020
    @nathannelson7020 ปีที่แล้ว

    That engine looks so damn beautiful!

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, thanks. I've still got a ways to go, but there was a time where I thought I'd never get this far.

  • @mellis181
    @mellis181 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely something I'll be doing. Thanks for the video.

  • @michaelcountssr.8445
    @michaelcountssr.8445 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, that turned out very nice! Love your car!

  • @mikebroszczak5767
    @mikebroszczak5767 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video just what I needed this week what I am doing on my car thanks Andy great job.

  • @SmackeysGarage
    @SmackeysGarage ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice project. Really helps clean up the engine bay!

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it does, I really love these new plug wire holders, it's so much better. :)

  • @jerrymoore6227
    @jerrymoore6227 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks neat. Cleaned up ready good

  • @douglasknutsen
    @douglasknutsen ปีที่แล้ว

    Andy, consider putting DEI spark plug boot protectors on to protect the boots from the heat from the headers !

  • @BPattB
    @BPattB ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks good bud

  • @robjara3469
    @robjara3469 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello been watching and saving a lot of your videos and I had a question where did you get those spark plug wires holders? Could you be kind enough to let me know when you have time thanks.

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, I'm glad you're here! Those plug wire holders are from Billet Specialties. I paid about $120 for the pieces you see, so they're pricey, but they look and work amazingly! :)

  • @danwilson6185
    @danwilson6185 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! I'll be ordering those wire holders for my 347! Hey, what engine bay paint did you use? I like the semi-gloss look. Not too flat or to shiny. THANKS!

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, these wire holders are fantastic!
      You're not going to like the answer on the paint..... it's just a Rustoleum 2X Paint and Primer, rattle can job. :)

  • @valcandestr0yer
    @valcandestr0yer 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn I hope there is a way for me to organize my i6 engine bay like this!

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! It seems overwhelming at first, but you gotta just keep chipping away at it. This is what I envisioned when I bought the car, but there were times back then when I'd look at my engine bay and think it was never going to happen, too much to do. :)

  • @mrgonz215
    @mrgonz215 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Andy, in the end of the video it looks like you struggled a little to plug the coil wire on the coil, did you have any issues with this? did the wire pop off? I think I have an issue with my coil wire, i also struggle to get it to click/make a good connection, I believe its popping off while driving and causing my engine to stop running, ill usually have to put it in park and try cranking it a few times and it will start again. I recently parked the car outside and took the coil wire off for a few days as one of my anti theft devices LOL, so that why i am thinking the coil wire is the culprit.

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haven’t had any issues.
      If you have trouble starting your car and then it just starts working, and you didn’t touch the wires, I’m thinking it’s not the plug wires. 🙂

  • @brianoneil5698
    @brianoneil5698 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video. I've been wanting to do the exact same thing for a while. Thanks for making it. Nice and clear and no non sense. Just straight good info and nice camera work too. BTW...how were you able to get rid of your old coupe for a fastback in the same color scheme ? Also, how do you like the 347 so far. Looks sweet !

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!
      It was purely coincidence that both cars were the same paint scheme. I like these colors (well, actually the real white and blue, nut the colors the previous owner painted the Fastback), but I wasn't specifically looking for white and blue. In fact, at the time, I was ok with just about any color because most of the cars available were either above my budget or already sold by the time I called about the car. I had to take what I could get, and that included driving 1800 miles to get this one.
      The 347 is amazing. Spoiler, next Thursday's video is not in my garage. Wink Wink.

  • @alanloizeaux4881
    @alanloizeaux4881 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should have kept the valve cover studs. Just put the retainer over the original nut and add another nut. Then again, I sold my project Mustang 15+ years ago....

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought about that, but they aren't long enough.

  • @Dirtyburb
    @Dirtyburb 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did the 45 degrees boots work good or would you go with something else?

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      100% I would do the 45 degree boots again. I like how they look and I like how they fit. :)

  • @brandonduke1903
    @brandonduke1903 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just thinking about making my own sparkplug wires for my 289, perfect timing for your video to come out haha. Have you looked into the ZRay Engine Crossmember that ties into the lower control arms? Just got mine in yesterday.

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I have seen that crossmember, but I haven't decided on which route I want to go with the crossmember, yet. :)

    • @brandonduke1903
      @brandonduke1903 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AndyKruseChannel Are there other similar or better options? I already had a 3 inch plate I was going to weld to the stock crossmember, but when I saw his attaches to the lower arms as well, I bought the normal one from ZRay and welded the plate to his crossmember. I plan on painting the circle bright red or yellow to make it easier to see as my oil pan is black too.

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brandonduke1903 There are other bars out there, but honestly it's lower on my list, so I'm not digging into which options I ultimately want to go with.

  • @DieselRC
    @DieselRC ปีที่แล้ว

    andy, did you haver to run a wire for you coil wire? if so where do i run mine for a constant 12V please help

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure what you mean by running a wire for my coil wire?

    • @DieselRC
      @DieselRC ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AndyKruseChannel the ignition wire mustangs have a resister witch takes voltage away

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, that's how I understand it. But what I am not understanding is are you trying to find that resistor wire? Or are you trying to do something different? This video is about making custom length spark plug wires and you're asking about a 12V source for the coil? This is where I am getting confused. :)

  • @jamesshope4087
    @jamesshope4087 ปีที่แล้ว

    You might want to careful about running the 5 and 6 cylinder wires paralel right next to each other because of the firing order. You could have cross firing between the cylinders. On 289s the two to be careful about are cylinders 7 and 8. All of the Ford manuals warn about this happening.

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the heads up.

    • @Mike2Pin
      @Mike2Pin ปีที่แล้ว

      That is true, but at the same time he's also running a lot thicker (insulated) wire so it shouldn't (not that it can't).

    • @luckyluciano4968
      @luckyluciano4968 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AndyKruseChannel Guido here. I like your throttle rod from carb to pedal assembly arm. What brand is it. Or is that custom. Do you sell them. Thanks.

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@luckyluciano4968 It's a custom piece I made a while back (made a video on it too). I have been thinking about selling a custom throttle linkage piece, but I haven't finished all the design work yet. :)

    • @luckyluciano4968
      @luckyluciano4968 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AndyKruseChannel I have been on many mustang pages. A lot of guys getting frustrated with the old rod. If you make me one. I will be your first customer 👍🏼 and help promote them on other pages. . Other cats are buying these Scott drake pieces not so great. I dint know how to upload a pic to you of my current set up. 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @robviousobviously5757
    @robviousobviously5757 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am fighting the same ugly wire thing with my 347 in my 67...

    • @AndyKruseChannel
      @AndyKruseChannel  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great, so now we know what to do with it. :)