Mad Professor 7 Posted January 28, 2006 Hi All. Over the next week or two I will be changing over from dizzy to EDIS. And I would like to know where I can get a Set of HT Leads made up. Wiggs has already told about about. http://www.magnecor.co.uk Also what sort of HT lead should I use with the TT? Thanks for your time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted January 28, 2006 Just speak direct to Magnecor, great company and very helpful so they should be able to sort you out with the right spec for yout TT application... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Professor 7 Posted January 28, 2006 What sort of cost am I looking at? as I am looking to spend upto around £50.00 on new leads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted January 28, 2006 I would estimate a custom set of Magnecor's for your TT would be a fair bit more than £50, probably nearer £80... but they will be great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Professor 7 Posted January 28, 2006 I will give them a ring on Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted January 28, 2006 Hey, I was thinking about this recently. HT leads are very simple really, could make them yourself. Does anyone know a place where a reel of cable and the connectors could be bought? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted January 28, 2006 Hey, I was thinking about this recently. HT leads are very simple really, could make them yourself. Does anyone know a place where a reel of cable and the connectors could be bought? Don't forget noise supression and the moulded ends though.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted January 29, 2006 The moulded ends don't really matter, apart from an mi16 say, where you'd have to get long connectors. The ends are simply crimped on, nothing you couldn't do yourself. Garages used to make up your HT leads before they were selling them all in packs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted January 29, 2006 The moulded ends don't really matter, apart from an mi16 say, where you'd have to get long connectors.The ends are simply crimped on, nothing you couldn't do yourself. Garages used to make up your HT leads before they were selling them all in packs. Yeah but you didn't have quite so many sensitive electronics around then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted January 29, 2006 Yeah but the things are still crimped on as they have always been. Believe me, its easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted January 29, 2006 Yeah but the things are still crimped on as they have always been. Believe me, its easy. Probably, just try and get some sheilding in there thats all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted January 29, 2006 Christ on a bike, there is NO shielding. only in the HT cables themselves. Shutup will you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted January 29, 2006 (edited) Christ on a bike,there is NO shielding. only in the HT cables themselves. Shutup will you! That's what I was on about! EDIT: Case of crossed wires.......I'll get my coat. Edited January 29, 2006 by Rippthrough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted January 29, 2006 What exactly do you need? What thermostat housing are you using? If your using one from a coilpack equipped XU engine with the coilpack mounted to it, the leads from a 205 1994 Automatic are exactly what you need & there is no reason to buy a custon set of leads. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Josh 4 Posted January 29, 2006 As Graham says, any Motronnic 3.1/3.2 based XU should do. Ciroen ZX 1.9, even a 2.0 T equiped car would have the right leads. Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted January 29, 2006 Blimey, bit of a mini-argument gong on there!! At the end of the day I wouldn't risk 'home made' leads as you know what happens then you get a dodgy lead etc. For the sake of £50-£80 I'd have thought it was worth knowing you had excellent leads, especially in a TT application. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Professor 7 Posted January 29, 2006 I am using ford EDIS Coil Packs. Is this the same as the other coil packs use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted January 30, 2006 As Graham says, any Motronnic 3.1/3.2 based XU should do. Ciroen ZX 1.9, even a 2.0 T equiped car would have the right leads.Not all Motronic cars have the exact right leads, depends if you want them withthe sleeve that sits inteh top of the recess on the head, any XU10 car won't have these, just a straight one. The ends for that coilpack look different to the ones on the Pug coilpack I have so they won't match up afaik. Custom leads might have to be made but can't a set of Ford leads be used? Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich_w 0 Posted January 30, 2006 Halfords do some single HT leads, I couldn't tell you if they have the right connection for the ford coil pack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16v205 9 Posted February 1, 2006 Hi, I know www.vehicle-wiring-products.co.uk sell the HT ends and crimpers for making your own HT wires, im sure they will have the correct wire for making them yourself if you rang them. As for picking the HT leads, have you got a halfords near by? The best bet is spend an afternoon on halfords floor. I went through all there ht leads trying to find a set that would fit my mi16 with a xu10 coil pack. Corsa 16v leads fit fine with the coil pack mounted to the head. Good luck anyway Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pdd144c 0 Posted February 1, 2006 I used the ford ones on mine. Just swapped the rubber ends over that cover the plug holes. Will only work if you mount it where the dissy was or there wont be enough length though... Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ashnicholls Posted February 1, 2006 The moulded ends don't really matter, apart from an mi16 say, where you'd have to get long connectors.The ends are simply crimped on, nothing you couldn't do yourself. Garages used to make up your HT leads before they were selling them all in packs. was just about to say my dad said he used to make his own up, on his modified mini, back in the olden days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted February 1, 2006 was just about to say my dad said he used to make his own up, on his modified mini, back in the olden days So did I, but I stopped when they started putting a load of sensetive electronics 4 inches away. Not sure how much interference there would be but I don't bother anymore. Cheaper to buy 'em anyway now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
