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96Z28
07-30-2009, 05:17 PM
Well after 6 long hours of work I got it finished. Just mistake after mistake cost me a lot of time. Give me some feedback!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/NateR88/DSC04470.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q218/NateR88/DSC04472.jpg
Z28pr0jekt
07-30-2009, 05:18 PM
what is that big ass cover above the valve cover lol
96Z28
07-30-2009, 05:29 PM
what is that big ass cover above the valve cover lol

Nooo idea, I had to take it off to get them wires on, but not the slightest what it is...haha.
Blubird
07-30-2009, 05:32 PM
its for the traction control, but looks good
Z28pr0jekt
07-30-2009, 05:33 PM
traction control... pffttt who needs that lol
AChotrod
07-30-2009, 06:30 PM
LOL You guys are funny! Looks good!
Huff035
07-30-2009, 06:35 PM
Just did the same kit about 2 weeks ago. How many times did you drop/lose the little nuts on the bottoms of the brackets? lol.
96Z28
07-30-2009, 06:41 PM
Just did the same kit about 2 weeks ago. How many times did you drop/lose the little nuts on the bottoms of the brackets? lol.

I ended up taking the little nuts off of those 4 wire dividers that I didn't use (the ones that just kept the wires together not the ones for the valve covers) I lost like 4, haha.
Huff035
07-30-2009, 06:43 PM
Haha. I lost two, So I'm only using one of the wire separators. It was worth it, yet a big pain also. haha.
96Z28
07-30-2009, 06:49 PM
Haha. I lost two, So I'm only using one of the wire separators. It was worth it, yet a big pain also. haha.

How long did it take you?
Huff035
07-30-2009, 06:52 PM
Well I replaced the valve cover gaskets, and cleaned the valve covers too but I would say about 3-4 hours. I had help... I guess. lol The girlfriend was there, I think she was more of a distraction then help though. lol. She tried. lol
96Z28
07-30-2009, 07:08 PM
Well I replaced the valve cover gaskets, and cleaned the valve covers too but I would say about 3-4 hours. I had help... I guess. lol The girlfriend was there, I think she was more of a distraction then help though. lol. She tried. lol

Haha, I didn't have a distraction like that...but my uncle's friend brought over his new corvette and i was looking at it for awhile.

What does upgraded plug wires even do performance wise?
crows93z
07-30-2009, 07:15 PM
they're good for a few horses, but usually they make my car run noticeably smoother.
96Z28
07-30-2009, 08:06 PM
they're good for a few horses, but usually they make my car run noticeably smoother.

Yeah I noticed the smooth factor. I like it!
integraXTC
07-30-2009, 08:33 PM
those things are the biggest pieces of shit ever. It took me maybe 2hrs or longer to them too. Stupid little nuts, and routing the wrong wire and what not. Big POS.

I don't see why they even designed those things like that, I could think of way better ways of doing those brackets and without the separating and all that.

/rant.
jaysz2893
07-30-2009, 08:42 PM
i glued all the nuts into the bottom of the seperators. I think the threads should be tapped into the seperators anyway. this way you can un-screw the thing and adjust/replace the wires as needed. BTW it tooke me about 4 hours to do mine, i had to custom cut and make all the wires. I also added the fire socks cause i dont want to ever do it again.. LOL
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/TheKeenans/IMG_1408.jpg
96Z28
07-30-2009, 08:50 PM
^^ Looks very nice. Anyone know how to get rid of the emissions shit? I'm getting tired of looking at mine. Could anyone point me to a writeup?
crows93z
07-30-2009, 09:51 PM
They have setups that go on the side of the valve cover that are aluminum... I'd do those before I did an OVC setup.
BaddAss93TA
07-31-2009, 06:37 AM
it would be nice if you didnt have to cut all the wires custom for the OVC kit.. that was such a pain in the ass.
Huff035
07-31-2009, 06:58 AM
it would be nice if you didnt have to cut all the wires custom for the OVC kit.. that was such a pain in the ass.

My kit came precut. I dont know about the OP but I got mine from this guy.
http://estore.websitepros.com/2120533/Detail.bok?no=69
96Z28
07-31-2009, 08:52 AM
My kit came precut. I dont know about the OP but I got mine from this guy.
http://estore.websitepros.com/2120533/Detail.bok?no=69

Mine was all precut and shit as well. Mine came from CC Performance. It was like $147.99 shipped with dividers and wires precut with boots on them.
Huff035
07-31-2009, 09:04 AM
Yeah that link is for CCPerformance. Saw it on LS1tech.
Tbird232ci
08-02-2009, 05:09 PM
They have setups that go on the side of the valve cover that are aluminum... I'd do those before I did an OVC setup.

Like these?

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/Tbird232ci/Trans%20Am/P6260045.jpg

They were a big PITA. I bought the Taylor kit from Thunder Racing, then bought those separators. I had to use the bolts from the Taylor kit, with the valve covers since they're a bit taller than the stockers. The biggest pain is the primary that runs over top the header, the wires are very close to that primary, and I had to leave one out of the separator, and zip tie it out of the way.

Looks good? I love em. Install them again? Never.
Fastbird
08-02-2009, 05:24 PM
You guys want a tip for the little nuts at the bottom of the holders??? Super glue them into place. Been running for years like that on two cars, plus doing a couple of buddies cars also. Works like a champ. Just make sure you don't cover the hole in the nut and you're good to go.
96Z28
08-03-2009, 09:17 AM
You guys want a tip for the little nuts at the bottom of the holders??? Super glue them into place. Been running for years like that on two cars, plus doing a couple of buddies cars also. Works like a champ. Just make sure you don't cover the hole in the nut and you're good to go.

If I ever have to do that again I will keep that in mind. Half the time during the process of tightening those bolts I had to find that tiny ass nut that dropped...:(
harner
08-03-2009, 09:32 AM
Seeing pictures of these setups makes me wonder if it's worth it to replace my 8.5mm MSD's which work perfectly fine with the Taylor/looms I bought from Thunder Racing for big bucks.

Anyone want to buy a NIB OTVC kit? lol.
Huff035
08-03-2009, 09:34 AM
I had to find that tiny ass nut that dropped...:(

Story of your life huh... lol jk. :laugh:
Tbird232ci
08-03-2009, 04:30 PM
Seeing pictures of these setups makes me wonder if it's worth it to replace my 8.5mm MSD's which work perfectly fine with the Taylor/looms I bought from Thunder Racing for big bucks.

Anyone want to buy a NIB OTVC kit? lol.

Why would you? With headers, the OTVC setup is almost the only way to go.
harner
08-04-2009, 10:30 AM
Why would you? With headers, the OTVC setup is almost the only way to go.

It looks kind of tacky. I will probably do it anyway.
BaddAss93TA
08-04-2009, 10:32 AM
My kit came precut. I dont know about the OP but I got mine from this guy.
http://estore.websitepros.com/2120533/Detail.bok?no=69
well that sure as hell makes life easier! It was such a PITA cutting the wires like 3 times, then trying to get the boots over the wires. ugh.

thanks for the link.
Huff035
08-04-2009, 11:10 AM
well that sure as hell makes life easier! It was such a PITA cutting the wires like 3 times, then trying to get the boots over the wires. ugh.

thanks for the link.

No problem. Before you start I would definitely super glue those little nuts in the holders like above people have said, I definitely regret not doing mine that way...
Tbird232ci
08-04-2009, 05:14 PM
It looks kind of tacky. I will probably do it anyway.
It all depends on how you do it. You can do it the way I did, the way the other guys have, or make your own separator setup. It's not all that difficult.