Expensive HT leads worth the extra?

[gruffgriff]

Rover V8 (Griff 500)lead disintegrated. For an unmodified engine, are expensive Magnecor type HT leads worth the premium over Range Rover items? Anyone tell the difference?

[GreenV8S]

They last longer, so avoiding the progressive breakdown that occurs with standard leads in a hot engine bay.

[Nuggs]

The std ones should be replaced around every three years. The Magnecors should last far longer (hopefully saving money in the long run).

They look better too...

[chris watton]

I too thought about these, but quite a few people who know a lot more than me say they're not worth the extra, and as the 'standard' leads don't cost the earth, I ask for them to be changed with the plugs at every 12K service, as the engine bay in both the V8 and S6 cars get a lot hotter than normal cars, I think it's best to replace them rather than having them cooking for 3 years.

[gruffgriff]

Thanks chaps. Sounds like my choice is down to maths and vanity!

[WildfireS3]

IIRC the Magnecore leads are gauranteed for a number of years, far more than standard ones. They are used in NASCAR racing so can withstand high temps. They also look very good. The shielding on them is excellent, some inductive timing lights fail to ge a reading from them.

I've used them on the S3 and the mini and have had no problems.

Definitely reccomended.

[griffski]

Made an amazing difference to mine, I've got the red one's!

[dickymint]

Wouldn't use anything else. Tim Lamont at ACT will sort you out.

[kojak]

Magnecours are guarenteed for 10 years aren't they? Got them on mine, and they were only slightly more expensive than TVR ones.

[siwes]

yes