Spark Plug Leads?

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Wed Apr 28, 2004 11:44 pm

Hey all after 150000kms my FTO is still on itsw original plugs! I mean my parents cars have them changed sometimes, was wondering if i should of the FTO?

would i be able to get a set, or measure each plug individually and change them?

thanks

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Thu Apr 29, 2004 11:15 am

Spark plugs leads are like spark plugs, they do get worn out, you should change the leads when you change every second or third set of plugs.

The standard leads are 5mm, & you can get a custom made 8.5mm for around $120 (set of 3)

rxboy · Post by **rxboy** » Thu Apr 29, 2004 1:16 pm

Do the custom made 8.5mm leads have any advantages? Is there any performance increase?

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Thu Apr 29, 2004 2:31 pm

Well according to the company who makes them, they do "wonders" for your car, but i only found them a little bit more responsive.

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Thu Apr 29, 2004 6:11 pm

120 bucks for three?

i heard you can mix and match at repc?

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 12:07 am

anyone have the measurements?

Chiangstar · Post by **Chiangstar** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 11:27 am

yeah you only need three because they plug into your coil packs on the front three sparkies....

what measurements are you after?

i got 7 or 8 mm leads from magnecor for about 130 or something...cant remember....i didnt notice any real difference....i just wanted to replace mine cos the stock ones werent in very good condition....and they were releasing energy quite a distance away from the leads.... maybe they were insulated enough...dunno

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 4:29 pm

i found them for 89 bucks!

FTOluv · Post by **FTOluv** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 7:27 pm

i bought 8mm leads from Magnecor for around $130 and 6 NGK spark plugs for $72.
My recommendation for u is to change both asap.

If u want a mechanic to fit all six for u they'll charge u a fair bit (around $600) I did it myself with the help of a simple tool.

The back plugs r platinum and the front was r just a normal tip. Though u can replace the rear ones with normal tips as well.

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Fri Apr 30, 2004 8:33 pm

yeah getting the leads tomorrow for 89.99 and six new platinum plugs for 13 bucks each.