anyone using the ford 460 plug wires on upgrade?

[OEM1984CJ7]

I am getting ready to get all the stuff for the upgrade on the AMC 304 . I have read the sticky and just a couple more questions and I should be good with it. I will be getting the cap/rotor/base/plug wires for a 79 F-350 w/ 460 and wanting to know how the factory ford wires fit on the AMC 304 . Are they the correct lengths or close enough so there is no excess? I noticed they have a 45 deg angle at the plug end--is this enough clearance for stock exhaust manifolds? I think they come with the coil end to match the square TFI coil? I may end up and go with the MSD 5551 wires as they are just a few dollars more and I can make them the correct lengths and they are straight at the plug end AND match the coil.

This is what I plan on purchasing at this time:
cap/rotor/base ( stock )
plug wires ( probably MSD to match the coil )
MSD blaster coil( so I can use factory mount and location )
distributor springs 925D
plugs autolight 65 and gap to .045

Any final thoughts before the purchase????


thanks to all.

I probably will not do the 6A upgrade as money is tight now but just wanting to know if what I have will work for a mild upgrade.

 

[CJim7]

I did the TFI upgrade on my 401 and used the stock 8mm Ford plug wires. Yes, some of the wire lengths are a bit awkward...but just do some mix and matching with them and they will work fine.
I seem to remember I had a huge issue with wires when I did the TFI on my 6cyl (used the Ford 300cid components)..but that was a long time ago.

The 45 degree at the plug end is no issue with stock manifolds...clearance is fine.

 

[mylittlecj5]

I used parts for a '88 F-350 with a 460 when I did mine. MAybe not showroom quality, but the upgrade was well worth it.

 

[tarry99]

I did the TFI upgrade on my 401 and used the stock 8mm Ford plug wires. Yes, some of the wire lengths are a bit awkward...but just do some mix and matching with them and they will work fine.
I seem to remember I had a huge issue with wires when I did the TFI on my 6cyl (used the Ford 300cid components)..but that was a long time ago.

The 45 degree at the plug end is no issue with stock manifolds...clearance is fine.

MSD ,Moroso all sell wire kits with one end on them already, cut them to length, some put a clamp style crimper in the box........there is a special pliers that MSD sells for the purpose..............extra wire adds extra resistance to your ignition system...........

 

[derf]

I did a full writeup here: TFI Ignition Upgrade