A question regarding ignition leads

[Goon]

Hey All

I know for starters i should have a full set of the same leads but here's my question.

I installed my old topgun leads to replace my bosch leads as i noticed number 1 cylinder had a shait connection.

The sound difference on iginition from bosch vs topgun is so much more different, the topgun makes her sound so much beefy'er.. My problem is number 6 topgun lead happen to break its connection from wire to connection point and ive made number 6 lead run off a bosch lead while the rest are top gun leads.. this should be fine in the longrun?

Thanks.

Now bosch is crap with leads as well as there plugs...!

[craigvk]

It would be fine. I am very surprised you notice any difference at all.

[craigvk]

I'd check your plugs. Sounds like one or two might not be firing.

[vkberlina]

There is quite a big difference between quality leads and crap leads.

Good quality leads will vastly improve spark giving better, more efficient fuel burn = more power.

Personally I use Magnecor leads, they have a proven race history along with proven reliability. Ever seen a car do a million KM on the same set of leads?

For info have a look at the american magnecor website www.magnecor.com for loads of technical info. The Autralian distributer for magnecore leads is Thundercords www.magnecor.com.au . you can purchase leads directly from them they are at Granville ask for Neil.

Otherwise a bosh lead should get you by till you buy some decent leads.

cheers
scott

[craigvk]

There is quite a big difference between quality leads and crap leads.

Good quality leads will vastly improve spark giving better, more efficient fuel burn = more power.

hmmmm. Not sure if I agree there, but I have had on my 308 Repco branded (red) leads and Top Gun leads (now) and haven't noticed a single difference between the two. I only got the Top Gun leads because they were at about half price retail being sold on ebay.

Maybe if you spent ten grand into a motor it would be worth spending tons of money on ignition components, but this is just what I have found anyway!

Craig.

[Goon]

Cheers lads, ill get myself a new set of of topgun leads when i can... or possible the magnecor once i look into it pricewise.

Sounds like a good thing not having to buy another important part again 4 a longtime!

[vkberlina]

hmmmm. Not sure if I agree there, but I have had on my 308 Repco branded (red) leads and Top Gun leads (now) and haven't noticed a single difference between the two. I only got the Top Gun leads because they were at about half price retail being sold on ebay.

Maybe if you spent ten grand into a motor it would be worth spending tons of money on ignition components, but this is just what I have found anyway!

Craig.

Ignorance is bliss When I had my hot 202 running high energy coils I used to fry 8mm repco leads, I had cross fire between leads, radio interference the works. Switching to high quality leads solved the problems.

You know what leads are mainly run on a sprint car outlaw engine? 2 types MSD or Magnecor, V8 Group As? Commodore cup? all the same.

They money spent on a decent set of leads is worth it

cheers
Scott

[craigvk]

Maybe I couldn't see any difference because my ignition coil is the standard coke can one and not an electronic one.

[ported]

whats a set of magnacore leads worth?
Think i'll put a set on the rx4 might as well get the most out of the direct fire ignition

[vkberlina]

Best to give Neil a call depends on size 8mm or 8.5mm ones are good for most applications and did my 202 just fine. Also depends on length & connectors/boots used.

cheers
Scott

[vk202]

i put top gun leads on my 202 ia nd it never misses a spark. you can buy the lead that u need just on its own from places like robbos and rare spares

[Goon]

Yeah there going great! never missing a spark to! so much better now