Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Hello All, I am more than happy to stand up and shout when a companies services / products etc are C**p, frankly they deserve to get some stick, why shouldn't you say how bad they are ? So, its also only fair when you get good servive from a compnay such as Magnecor. .............except that would be incorrect................. The service is superb. I'll breifly explain why. When I fitted the EDIS Megajolt system I needed to make my own leads - so I did from parts off the end of Ford coil packs, lovingly recrimped onto the cheapest longest leads I could get around £1-2 from VWP, I didn't expect top quality and erm, ....I wasn't disappointed. I then decided that the positioing of the coil packs on top of the rocker was a bad move they got super F hot, and the plug leads looked like wet spaggetti when hot too, so I decided to a. move the coil packs away from the heat and place atthe front and b. to have some decent leads made. I phoned Magnecor, and spoke to Phil DeWitt the owner, explained I wanted 'custom leads' made, Unphased he said measure carefully (and gave me a couple of diffeent ways to ensure the measurements were right), and then send me a form with the dimension lengths and specs you want. My little 'cynical internal voice' was doubtfull, I expected problems, ............... But, they were made quickly (about 10 days) and sent Special delivery. On opening the box I was hopefully impressed, leads all neatly done with insturctions, wire seperators (and nice ones too), all in KV85 with High Temp plug ends and Ford Gen 1 Coil ends, even a little sachet of silicon grease. Every lead has the plug number corrected allocated to it - top and bottom ends too..... Pre fitting I measured and compared lengths to what I have asked for, these were all specified to within 5mm, ..............and the leads supplied were - spot on to the 1mm ! Fitted a dream, what a absolute pleasure to actually have a company do what it promises I needed some extra plug lead seperators, so phoned today to ask for some more, ......... they will be in the post to me FOC, ..........which whilst not saving a fortune is I think a really nice touch, So, if you wnat decent leads with Quality service then Magnecor gets my vote Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 oo look at all those nasty wires cluttering the engine bay. a nice Diesel now that would be far nicer Ps why is the distributor still inplace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 oo look at all those nasty wires cluttering the engine bay.a nice Diesel now that would be far nicer Ps why is the distributor still inplace? Dizzy there as Oil pump neds to be driven, ........... ..........also makes a few people go WTF when the bonnets up Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 .... but the question that I have not seen aswered is how does it run when up to itsw ears in water?? BTW - check the haynes manual for lead routing - there is some pattern where you have to cross a pair or tow to avoid misfiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3rcutio Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I will go down the same EDIS route myself in a couple of weeks years, and this looks like the right way to go regarding plug leads, but was it costly? under £100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 .... but the question that I have not seen aswered is how does it run when up to itsw ears in water?? BTW - check the haynes manual for lead routing - there is some pattern where you have to cross a pair or tow to avoid misfiring. HeHeHeHeHeHe Can't wait until Nige reads this post Steve P.S. Nige reading the Haynes manual first would have saved you a lot of money with Mark Adams too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 That's very nice indeed - I've been pleased with my KV85's after the initial "HOW much??? " reaction had died down they proved themselves in the mud and YES they do make a big difference underwater I bought mine because the Flame Thrower coil melted a set of Bosch leads in <2 weeks (arcing out of the lead and across 1" gap to the rocker covers!) when I stuck the Magnecor ones on the inductive timing light couldn't even pickup the spark from them They have now moved from the 109 to the RR and I suspect I will be going EDIS on the 109 so will end up getting a very similar set made up for that. I doubt very much that lot cost <£100 but you get what you pay for and Magnecors are guaranteed for life IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Nice - do you get a choice of colours ? No seriously - I need to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Its funny - the set I made up out of 2nd hand leads I had kicking around work perfectly on mine! And yes - it runs underwater no problems at all.......... PS. Nige - my plug leads are STILL neater then yours!!!!!! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoSS Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I have magnacors already, which i very very carefully put the ford ends onto. all the time remembering what they cost me! Nige - post your lead lengths as a reference if you would, i'm considering copying your bullet proof EDIS coil mount. Jon - lets see a pic of yours Cheers, Hoss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Oh yeah - i was gonna take a piccy of it wasnt I........ Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 BTW - check the haynes manual for lead routing - there is some pattern where you have to cross a pair or tow to avoid misfiring.HeHeHeHeHeHe Can't wait until Nige reads this post Steve Yeah Steve Spot on , read it, sighed, swore and plain just can't be bothered to waste my breath..................... Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkieB Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Nice - do you get a choice of colours ?No seriously - I need to know. I've got blue ones, I think they're 6MM rather than 8.5MM although seem sufficient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoSS Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Finally, permanently mounted my EDIS coils. Will take some pics....but they are in a similar place to HfH. I used 2 ford coil mounts from escorts & welded cut them a bit. less hassle than cutting/bending & looks pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathtub Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Nige- Thats it your a cheque book offroader know Should of found an old set or got them from ebay Your in Super modified class as well now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 "Go Away" Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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