taylor heat socks in contact with engine?

[jdsr]

I just got around to installing my new plugs and extreme taylor plug wires. I bought the 10.4/ 50v plug wires instead of the 409's and they came with the silver heat socks installed on them. My question is I reused the metal heat sheilds and the socks and the socks are touching the engine (manifold I think). Could this be a problem like catching on fire? I know the socks are rated for 1500 degrees but I dont know if this rating is direct or indirect heat or how hot the engine can get. Thanks

[oemtech]

With the new socks I don't install the metal heat shields.

[jdsr]

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Originally Posted by oemtech With the new socks I don't install the metal heat shields.

I've already installed them. If it turns out to be a problem ( a fire hazard or such)I will remove them but if I can I would like to leave them on.

[JC2]

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Originally Posted by jdsr I just got around to installing my new plugs and extreme taylor plug wires. I bought the 10.4/ 50v plug wires instead of the 409's and they came with the silver heat socks installed on them. My question is I reused the metal heat sheilds and the socks and the socks are touching the engine (manifold I think). Could this be a problem like catching on fire? I know the socks are rated for 1500 degrees but I dont know if this rating is direct or indirect heat or how hot the engine can get. Thanks

Just curious as to why you did not use the 409's?

[oemtech]

JC2

Like me he chose the TV 50's... The difference is the resistance of the wire 50 ohm per foot for the TV 50's and 300 ohms per foot on the 409's. Maybe just maybe a tad bit better spark.

[jdsr]

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Originally Posted by oemtech JC2 Like me he chose the TV 50's... The difference is the resistance of the wire 50 ohm per foot for the TV 50's and 300 ohms per foot on the 409's. Maybe just maybe a tad bit better spark.

like oem tech said and heat rated up to 1500 degrees. Just read in a pamphlet that the socks are fire proof. Im not to sure about that. I might call taylor monday if no one here knows. Im hoping I can use both for double heat protection.