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 Post subject: best spark plug leads for ef
Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 9:06 pm 
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gday all i am after some new spark plug leads for my ef i only have about $50 to spend.



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 Post subject: Re: best spark plug leads for ef
Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 10:26 pm 
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At my work supercheap), even a basic bosch set your looking at about $55.00.

 

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 Post subject: Re: best spark plug leads for ef
Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 6:36 am 
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I have nearly a brand new set of top gun 10mm out of my ef you can have for $50 plus post if you want.

 

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 Post subject: Re: best spark plug leads for ef
Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 8:22 am 
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i go for the bosch,
ive had better results with using the bosch leads, compared to the crappy topgun ive used before..and eagle leads seem ok but still prefer the bosch ones
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 10:03 am 
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Anything will do so long as it's not Topgun
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 Post subject: Re: best spark plug leads for ef
Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 11:08 am 
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Champion STEEL core ignition leads, available from Repco.

 

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Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 12:51 pm 
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tickford_6 wrote:
Anything will do so long as it's not Topgun


I usually use bosh or ngk never had a bad result expect for them melting because of the turbo, bit it seems topguns are the only leads that the turbo won't melt.. So why the hate?

 

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 Post subject: Re: best spark plug leads for ef
Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 1:02 pm 
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4dlvr wrote:
tickford_6 wrote:
Anything will do so long as it's not Topgun


I usually use bosh or ngk never had a bad result expect for them melting because of the turbo, bit it seems topguns are the only leads that the turbo won't melt.. So why the hate?


Yeah I have always used topguns never had a problem.

 

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Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 8:54 pm 
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You generally get what you pay for. If you have a budget of only $50, you're going to get pretty average quality. At $55, the standard Bosch is about as good as you're going to get for close to your budget. If you're not modding the engine or running LPG, they're probably OK. If you're stressing the engine at all, you should invest in quality leads: Bosch Motorsport, Champion Steel Core, or similar. They will last longer and save you money in the long run anyway.

 

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Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 11:21 am 
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cheers all i am not modding the car full stop, so i went and bought the bosch B6103I for 56



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 Post subject: Re: best spark plug leads for ef
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 4:52 pm 
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sorry to jump on this thread, but i thought it would be best instead of creating a new one. I'm in desperate need for some new leads as the car is will backfire on gas and struggle to run as well as on petrol the car seems to shake/vibrate when approaching 80kmph. As i mentioned before, I'm on gas. What leads do you guys recommend ? Also, is it a bit of a b**ch to change on a EF Fairmont? Any tips at all ?

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 Post subject: Re: best spark plug leads for ef
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 7:59 pm 
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Apparently, the key to leads that will ignite LPG is low resistance. Champion make low-reistance 8mm Steel Core leads especially for this. I have used them for years (on petrol) with no problems. They have a 3-year warranty and do last a long time.

If you find these hard to come by, Bosch Motorsport make high quality leads (in a fetching blue colour) that should work fine too. Supercheap sell them. I have these in my AU, and they work great (again, on petrol).

 

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