Aftermarket wires that need to be built

[04muscle]

I am looking at some spark plug wires,from MSD, universal fit 8.5mm. Any one tried to crimp themselves? Any tips?

[Bio248]

annoying as hell. ive done it and it sucks. not hard, but it sucks.

[SyntheticShield]

I dunno, Ive owned two sets now and didnt find it that bad. They usually provide what they call a crimping block in the package and it works fine. Works best if you have a vice, but Ive done it with just a hammer too. Vice grips might work well too or a C-clamp.

[Bio248]

i used a vice. i didnt have time to cut them shorter because i was running out of time and i was doing them for someone else. i thought he was just having me swap them, not build them.

[SyntheticShield]

Yeah, there is the time factor involved.

[Ice Blue La Crosse]

I've used vise grips on a set i built for my 78 camaro..i didn't see tha point in buyin a tool i'd only use once..

[04muscle]

Thanks for the input. Mike