What ignition leads do I get???

wun911 · Postby **wun911** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:22 pm

This is my MX5 (2000)

1 Can anyone tell me the (Australian) part number of the magnicor ignition leads for my MX5?

2 Or is there a possible group buy of ignition leads from Queensland ignition leads???

3 Roughly how much is a good set of 8mm thick ignition leads??

BTW Do I have a typical OEM clutch reservior? (It seems a bit small) Are there bigger ones that are more durable?

Jimmy · Postby **Jimmy** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:13 pm

Just give mania a call and they will fix you up. I run 8mm magnecor leads and cost me $145. Their number is on their site listed above as a sponser.

ampz · Postby **ampz** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:41 pm

It's not about the size... :shock:

It's how you use it!!! :mrgreen:

fastfreddygassit · Postby **fastfreddygassit** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 7:54 pm

ampz wrote:It's not about the size...
It's how you use it!!!

LMAO

So you are saying size doesn't matter?
This coming from the man who whacked a hair dryer onto his NA6 to keep up with NA8's??
Isn't that the automotive equivalent of the nasal delivery system or a strap on??? :mrgreen:

And yes, I have turbo envy.

end of thread hijack. Back to normal programming :mrgreen:

jules · Postby **jules** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:29 pm

Magnecor Ignition Leads
A replacement for your MX-5's standard ignition leads, providing greater current, reliability and durability, and 10 year warranty to match. Comes in three grades: black (7mm) for OEM replacement, Blue (8mm) for higher amperages and Red (8.5mm) recommended for competition use

Blue 8mm $145.00
From Mania.

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:35 pm

The Magnacor leads for the NB8B are shithouse (just ask Garry, Bevan and of course me!), just get the normal factory ones and be done with it.

Different story on the NA ones though.

jules · Postby **jules** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:36 pm

Craig. The NA one's are a squeeze too.

Jules

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:41 pm

Mine on the NA were great, the NB8B ones never fitted properly and caused all sorts of ignition problems.

Genuine NB8B ones fitted perfectly and were cheaper at mates rates too!

ampz · Postby **ampz** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:59 pm

fastfreddygassit wrote:I have turbo envy.

Don't hate the player...
Hate the game

Bevan · Postby **Bevan** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:40 pm

Craig wrote:The Magnacor leads for the NB8B are shithouse (just ask Garry, Bevan and of course me!), just get the normal factory ones and be done with it.

NB8B ones rock now. They've changed the whole design of them.

My old ones sucked, but they were replaced for free through the Magnecor 10 year warranty.

They're only $75 for the 2001 model too. Bought them through Mania.

AB7 · Postby **AB7** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:42 pm

Try this
http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... ts_id/1049{8}617

and you can get them in McDonald colour as well

I just bought it (black), its a bit cheaper than OEM but its 8MM.
I hope it doesnt have the same issue as Magnecor.

I let you guys know how it goes.

KAM · Postby **KAM** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:42 am

Bevan wrote:
Craig wrote:The Magnacor leads for the NB8B are shithouse (just ask Garry, Bevan and of course me!), just get the normal factory ones and be done with it.
NB8B ones rock now. They've changed the whole design of them. My old ones sucked, but they were replaced for free through the Magnecor 10 year warranty. They're only $75 for the 2001 model too. Bought them through Mania.

The new Magnacor Leads for the NB8B are as good as the ones for the NA.
After I had problems with the set I purchased through Mania I approached Thundercords who sourced new boots for each end and replaced them. The new sparkplug boot looks to be the same as used on the NA leads.
Mine have been installed for almost 12 months with no problems.
Give the sparkplug end a slight twist as you push it down and they click into place perfectly.

Sean · Postby **Sean** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:32 pm

I always ran stock ones on my turbo 1.6. Never had a problem. Still have a brand new set sitting somewhere in the shed cause I never needed to swap them over.

manga_blue · Postby **manga_blue** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:11 pm

I've been to these guys in Nunawading a couple of times for other cars. They make up leads on the spot using your original boots, etc if they're worth it and Magnecor or other good quality stuff - according to your needs. They've been very good and cheaper than buying full replacements.

BTW It's a good quality, race-focussed operation.

http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au/E/V/MELBO/0051/10/03/2.html