Best Ht Leads For 205 1.9 Gti

[yorkshirekowboy 19 1 Cars]

hello all,

 

right im needing a set of HT leads, im running the standard ngk sparkplugs which u can't fault :

; ace they are, the champion ones are crap.

 

any one found any leads that has made the performance of their car's better?, as there is like leads from a price range of around 20 quid upto 70 quid

 

i used to run the bosch leads set which i found were crap as they used to snap and leave there nipple end on the spark plug which i found very annoying, then i put a set of second unknown make ones on, and it made the car alot more responsive, in every way

 

ive seen various leads on gay bay, shops etc, so just wanting if anyone could recommend any good performance leads!!!

 

sorry for the long essay, hope it makes sence

 

thanks

[Ahl 4]

i used to run the bosch leads set which i found were crap as they used to snap and leave there nipple end on the spark plug which i found very annoying, then i put a set of second unknown make ones on, and it made the car alot more responsive, in every way

Thats your fault for pulling the leads off by the cable and not the plug, but I agree, it is irritating.

 

A good set of OE leads is all you want really. You could spend more on some fancy magnecor leads and they will last longer. I don't know its good economy though.

[yorkshirekowboy 19 1 Cars]

Thats your fault for pulling the leads off by the cable and not the plug, but I agree, it is irritating.

 

A good set of OE leads is all you want really. You could spend more on some fancy magnecor leads and they will last longer. I don't know its good economy though.

 

yeah i have pulled the lead off in anger, as the nipple just pulled the wire through the rubber plug! so yank it went

 

 

so does the double\triple silicone leads help keep a good spark? are the o.e double?

[Ahl 4]

The double/triple/extra thick leads only mean the insulation (and the hence the spark) lasts longer. They should all perform much the same when in good nick.

 

You won't get any performance benefit from spark leads, just a drop in performance from worn ones.

[yorkshirekowboy 19 1 Cars]

The double/triple/extra thick leads only mean the insulation (and the hence the spark) lasts longer. They should all perform much the same when in good nick.

 

You won't get any performance benefit from spark leads, just a drop in performance from worn ones.

 

 

ok mate, so what you recommend? champion ones? saw some hotwire (spitfire?) leads in halfords, but they sell them seperate, and you need a converter kit to make them fit you car, so must be designed to fit all cars, which i feel is a faff on

 

also i think the halford make type ones maybe cheap, unless someone can confirm im wrong

[pip470 61]

I worked with an engine builder for a few months and i couldnt belive what i saw when he used to dyno his engines. I went in there thinking i knew what made a good engine and he just blew it all out of the water. He uses standard items for the leads and uses the same set on every engine he dynos. he says just the same as ahl really that they do the job and if theres no gain in upgrading them whats the point. I thought high compresion this and ported that will need super dupa blue spark plug leads to make it better. False economy. You could have 4 sets for the price of the some fancy ones that will do the same job. I think standard peugeot ones were designed to do the job. But then I dont know how much they are.

[dave_gti 0]

i have asked a few mechanics, they have all said the same, splitfire etc are a waste of money.

[yorkshirekowboy 19 1 Cars]

I worked with an engine builder for a few months and i couldnt belive what i saw when he used to dyno his engines. I went in there thinking i knew what made a good engine and he just blew it all out of the water. He uses standard items for the leads and uses the same set on every engine he dynos. he says just the same as ahl really that they do the job and if theres no gain in upgrading them whats the point. I thought high compresion this and ported that will need super dupa blue spark plug leads to make it better. False economy. You could have 4 sets for the price of the some fancy ones that will do the same job. I think standard peugeot ones were designed to do the job. But then I dont know how much they are.

 

 

defo agree there mate, i mean im keeping away from bosch, two sets ive had and i would never go back!!

i try and see if i can get some proper pugs ones thou i have a feeling they wont be cheap!! wonder if champion are any good, i used them on my 1.6 one but cant remember if i noticed anything good about them, otherwise i would remember

 

oh i got some from the local motor factors before i got my bosch ones, i took them back poor quality and the nipples were proper slack around the top of spark plug

 

migth enquire about some pug ones, i have a feeling i might faint, maybe the citroen dealers maybe cheaper? they use the same leads

[Super Josh 4]

Get some from GSF or equivalent. They'll be fine and won't break the bank.

 

 

 

Josh

[welshpug 1,627]

GSF ones are spot on, Beru items, same kit for early and late (6 leads included, i.e both types of king lead)

[Alastairh 47]

I agree about the supa duper ones from speaking to a few friends.

 

Bosch ones seem good enough to me

[ALEX 98 1 Cars]

I had a set of Splitfire on mine, They did nothing for performance and the made the radio crackle.

I replaced them with a set from GSF,

[DamirGTI 327]

I have "Pro Spark" leads , good quality just as OE product but for less money

[pug_ham 242 3 Cars]

The last sets of leads I've got for GTi's (dizzy & coilpack) were from my local motor factors & are an "XL complete" lead set with a 12 month Guarantee.

 

The dizzy set also came with the extra king lead to suit both coil locations.

 

Both cost about £15 iirc.

 

Graham.

[yorkshirekowboy 19 1 Cars]

The last sets of leads I've got for GTi's (dizzy & coilpack) were from my local motor factors & are an "XL complete" lead set with a 12 month Guarantee.

 

The dizzy set also came with the extra king lead to suit both coil locations.

 

Both cost about £15 iirc.

 

Graham.

 

 

ace, well im using NGK spark plugs, found them ace, never had any problem with them, and the bosch leads i have, so may look into getting some gsf ones, but with postage and handling charges works out a bomb

[Jer309GTi 3]

Hmm, I thought it was strange when I kept breaking my Bosch leads on my old 309, but it seems I'm not the only one. And yes, I always was very careful when removing leads, always pulling using the rubber boot and not on the lead.

 

I bought a set of cheapy leads (non-branded box, about £12 the set) for my Mi from my local motor factors a few months ago and was pleasantly surprised when the box contain a set of Lucas branded leads

[yorkshirekowboy 19 1 Cars]

Hmm, I thought it was strange when I kept breaking my Bosch leads on my old 309, but it seems I'm not the only one. And yes, I always was very careful when removing leads, always pulling using the rubber boot and not on the lead.

 

I bought a set of cheapy leads (non-branded box, about £12 the set) for my Mi from my local motor factors a few months ago and was pleasantly surprised when the box contain a set of Lucas branded leads

 

 

yeah bosch leads are junk, i mean they ok for a bit, and when you need to take lead off, snap goes the wire form the nipple, and its left on the sparkplug top very annoying. i think they arnt crimped tight enough on the wire tbh, if they fixed that problem then i would be back on them!!!

 

i have yet to use bosch sparks like, neevr heard anyhting good about them, so i guess i stay on my ngk, so the leads you got were they double insulated?

 

i think my dizzy cap and type is the type with the nipple hanging out, (it begins with "S" three letters cant remember the name now) instead on the nipple which goes inside...

 

any advandages of the internal tyoe to my external type dizzy cap and leads?