Spark Plug Wire Routing for Small Block

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1969VADart

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I have searched the forums on this topic but there is very little information out there. I was wondering if the small block guys could share some pictures of how you routed your spark plug wires in your engine bays. My car still has the stock exhaust manifolds, so I would really like to see how you routed them over the valve covers and around the manifolds. Thanks.
 

There are many ways to route the wires. OEM route works but is not pretty. Pretty is not always the best electrically.
Here are a few ideas:
Avoid parallel paths, because in increses undesirable coupling.
Keep away from other primary wiring, especially electronic ignition pickup wires.
Avoid contact with metal or moving parts, or hot manifolds.
When crossing paths, do at 90 degrees.
Some set lengths are not correct, modify or build your own wires.
Latter model FSM have tips on routing.
 
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