Magnacour V Std HT Leads
Discussion
Sorry if this question has been asked b4 it probally has.
Looking to replace my leads as the service history says they were replaced 4 years ago.
Magnacour prices are at least double are they worth the extra cost?
If im replacing old leads i would expect a improvement anyway.
Also read that the magny leads can cause problems with the tacho.
Interested in any comments good or bad.
Thanks.
V8 Animal
Looking to replace my leads as the service history says they were replaced 4 years ago.
Magnacour prices are at least double are they worth the extra cost?
If im replacing old leads i would expect a improvement anyway.
Also read that the magny leads can cause problems with the tacho.
Interested in any comments good or bad.
Thanks.
V8 Animal
Some people have bought these and recommened them -
castle race engines
Haven't used them myself as yet though......
castle race engines
Haven't used them myself as yet though......
I have got both types, Magnecors and standard Land Rover Ones, (I keep a spare set in the boot in my emergency spares bag)
I don't believe that the Magnecors are that much better than the Land Rover ones and at less than half the cost, you won't feel so bad about replacing the Land Rover ones more often.
I don't believe that the Magnecors are that much better than the Land Rover ones and at less than half the cost, you won't feel so bad about replacing the Land Rover ones more often.
luv em,i think Magnecors are overated and overpriced
My 7 year old Magnecors are good as new, no problems whatsoever - that's four years longer than the originals lasted. Fit and forget as far as I'm concerned; they're no longer a heat fatigued service item. Overpriced? Only if you can't afford them. 
Show me the "my magnecors have stopped working, should I replace them with Landy parts" thread!
Show me the "my magnecors have stopped working, should I replace them with Landy parts" thread!
victormeldrew said:
My 7 year old Magnecors are good as new, no problems whatsoever - that's four years longer than the originals lasted. Fit and forget as far as I'm concerned; they're no longer a heat fatigued service item. Overpriced? Only if you can't afford them.
Show me the "my magnecors have stopped working, should I replace them with Landy parts" thread!
Show me the "my magnecors have stopped working, should I replace them with Landy parts" thread!
Lots of people complained about them some time ago until magnecour got 'heavy' so I suspect there are a few people unlikely to comment. I won't buy them because of the way the company behaved.
My own take is that expensive leads don't have a lot more to offer and that good stock leads (which are perfectly adequate imo) should be changed every 18 months or less if mileage is low. Other aftermarket leads in silicone can be had for a far lesser price.
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victormeldrew said:
My 7 year old Magnecors are good as new, no problems whatsoever - that's four years longer than the originals lasted. Fit and forget as far as I'm concerned; they're no longer a heat fatigued service item. Overpriced? Only if you can't afford them.
Show me the "my magnecors have stopped working, should I replace them with Landy parts" thread!
Show me the "my magnecors have stopped working, should I replace them with Landy parts" thread!
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boosted ls1 said:
My own take is that expensive leads don't have a lot more to offer and that good stock leads (which are perfectly adequate imo) should be changed every 18 months or less if mileage is low.
'Xactly! So in 7 years you'd have gone through 5 sets of standard leads. The Magnecors don't seem too expensive compared to that - and mine are the 10.5mm racing ones. Edited by victormeldrew on Tuesday 24th April 22:17
victormeldrew said:
boosted ls1 said:
My own take is that expensive leads don't have a lot more to offer and that good stock leads (which are perfectly adequate imo) should be changed every 18 months or less if mileage is low.
'Xactly! So in 7 years you'd have gone through 5 sets of standard leads. The Magnecors don't seem too expensive compared to that - and mine are the 10.5mm racing ones. Edited by victormeldrew on Tuesday 24th April 22:17
Not at all. Stock leads may last a lot longer then 18 months. I'd just change them as a precaution. Heck, if you want thick I'll get some made a full 20 mm thick but they won't last a lifetime. It'll generate sales though
What's the thickness got to do with spark delivery in the first place? I can get custom made leads for diddly squat and in 10 mm but I wouldn't spend my money on them because I know better. I can't even make the effort to advertise them. Maybe I should, somebody might buy them. How much are you paying for the magneycours?
Boosted.
There's nothing wrong with the original 'Lucas' kit (in this case manufactured by Rists, a well-respected cable manufacturer). Mine were replaced at seven years old and that was only because one got damaged: otherwise they were working perfectly. And I replaced them with the same items.
Its very marginal if low resistance leads will make ANY difference, as you are not running very high compressions or special fuels that puts the sparks out. The spark will still occurr at the same voltage at the plug tip (say 15kv) and then drops to around 2kv as the spark is maintained for a few milliseconds. Low resistance leads allows the coil to discharge faster, so the spark is more intense, but its unlikey to improve the burn as it has already started and is now self maintaining. It also produces nasty spikes in the coils primary circuit. Can anyone can show me power curves for New Lucas vs Magnacor on an RV8 making any difference for your £100 ?? I doubt it. As for standard leads I ran my first set for 14 yrs, no problems. Can anyone define how their leads fail at regular intervals (Like open circuit or tracking outside the leads)?
boosted ls1 said:
victormeldrew said:
My 7 year old Magnecors are good as new, no problems whatsoever - that's four years longer than the originals lasted. Fit and forget as far as I'm concerned; they're no longer a heat fatigued service item. Overpriced? Only if you can't afford them.
Show me the "my magnecors have stopped working, should I replace them with Landy parts" thread!
Show me the "my magnecors have stopped working, should I replace them with Landy parts" thread!
Lots of people complained about them some time ago until magnecour got 'heavy' so I suspect there are a few people unlikely to comment. I won't buy them because of the way the company behaved.
My own take is that expensive leads don't have a lot more to offer and that good stock leads (which are perfectly adequate imo) should be changed every 18 months or less if mileage is low. Other aftermarket leads in silicone can be had for a far lesser price.
Boosted.
Nail. Head.
Did I just miss something here? I thought Podie said that Boosted had hit the nail on the head. But Spend said Boosted has opinions that are worth listening to.
I'm going for a lie down........
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That lie down obviously worked.... must try it again sometime
I'm going for a lie down........
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That lie down obviously worked.... must try it again sometime
Edited by Konrod on Thursday 26th April 09:34
Did someone claim the Magnecors - or any silicone leads - offered a performance improvement? I missed that.
The advantage of silicone leads as far as I am concerned is that they are more resistant to heat. Problems I have had with the standard leads are the usual problems with lots of components in a 500 - heat damage. I fitted 10.5 leads specifically for the thickness of the silicone, not to make the car faster (
) but to make sure that I never had to replace them again. That they look flash is a bonus. At the time cost just wasn't an issue for me, perhaps these days I might think twice.
Boosted - you say that stock leads are adequate, yet you replace them regularly as a precaution. Why is that exactly? They are either adequate or they aren't, and if they are adequate surely you are wasting (someones) money by replacing them, no?
V8 Animal was after comments good or bad. I posted my experience, I like 'em, I've had no trouble at all and I think they've paid for themselves.
The advantage of silicone leads as far as I am concerned is that they are more resistant to heat. Problems I have had with the standard leads are the usual problems with lots of components in a 500 - heat damage. I fitted 10.5 leads specifically for the thickness of the silicone, not to make the car faster (
) but to make sure that I never had to replace them again. That they look flash is a bonus. At the time cost just wasn't an issue for me, perhaps these days I might think twice. Boosted - you say that stock leads are adequate, yet you replace them regularly as a precaution. Why is that exactly? They are either adequate or they aren't, and if they are adequate surely you are wasting (someones) money by replacing them, no?
V8 Animal was after comments good or bad. I posted my experience, I like 'em, I've had no trouble at all and I think they've paid for themselves.
victormeldrew said:
Boosted - you say that stock leads are adequate, yet you replace them regularly as a precaution. Why is that exactly? They are either adequate or they aren't, and if they are adequate surely you are wasting (someones) money by replacing them, no?
I don't replace leads at 18 months or 1 year. It was just a recommendation that was bandied about in a publication but i would change them everyy now and again rather then have the start arcing. Stock leads could last for eons or not as the case may be. Lifting the bonnet after dark would reveal if sparks are arcing.
When would you change plugs, at service intervals or when they fail? Similar scenario imo which also applies to your oil and air filters.
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