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Help: I have Spark plug wires questions....also Radiator w/fan question?

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Hi all,

Just installed JBA headers on my 67' mustang w/ 302.
The spark plug wires i have on it are straight 180 degree at the spark plug end and 90degree at the distributor.

What is happening is that the boot is burning up against the header.
I need to find a set of wires that have 90degree boots at both ends so that it will clear the header and not touch the pipe.

The problem is where i live the local auto parts store is not helpful or knowledgeable at all.

So i'm trying to decide/find an exact part number that i can go in and order.

Couple questions i have:
1. do i go 8mm, 8.5mm, or 9mm?
2. how do i determine what type of connection at the distributor i have male or female?
3. I've read that making the custom length wires do not last as long is this true?
4. I've read that Ford racing wires are better than msd when i comes to the ford application, is this true?


Regarding Radiator anyone know a good radiator w/fan combo.
My radiator is toast and my dad was saying i should go with a fan on the radiator so as to take the fan off the engine.
Thoughts?

Lastly I'm located in victoria, b.c canada and so awesome places like Summit we do not have.
We have Lordco=crap service.

any help would be great.
Cheers.
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Quit using them 90's at the spark plug and use 45's. Not all need 45's tho. usually a set comes with 2 or 3 wires that have a 45 angle.

Last set i had was for a '66 289 and had 3 45's (plugs #1, 4 and 8). Got new set this week for '66 289 with smog and only 2 45's at plugs.

Edit: i didnt read your post slowly enough, idk if 45's will help or not with the headers
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