Author Topic: Question - Plug Leads (Read 4403 times)

FUBAR · « **on:** November 09, 2005, 05:53:24 pm »

Doing my usual thing of browsing for bits I don't really need... Whats the advantage of / does it make any difference having Plug leads this big??

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=TAY-98051+&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&searchinresults=false&N=0&target=egnsearch.asp

10.4mm compared to like 8mm ones...

55starchief · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2005, 06:15:02 pm »

the thicker the core the more power it will give, i have taylor pro race that ate almost 13mm thick lol

FUBAR · « **Reply #2 on:** November 09, 2005, 06:24:38 pm »

aah ok, so regardless of engine bigger is better

Roadkill · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2005, 06:47:29 pm »

No need to go silly, Mate.

In reality (the real world

) you'll be fine with a £20 set from Cars Spares.

Really.

FUBAR · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:29:03 pm »

I know I was just curious... they do look cool tho don't they...

Ryan

55starchief · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:31:15 pm »

yes indeed, I like the look of mine, cant stand to see thin leads, minimum i would run on any car would be 8mm

FUBAR · « **Reply #6 on:** November 09, 2005, 08:39:50 pm »

I agree with you m8 the thicker leads do look better

all part of the plan

Roadkill · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2005, 09:08:48 pm »

Christ.

Unless you're dragging I can't see it mattering !!!

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2005, 09:15:52 pm »

Are you saying that you shouldn't get stuff because it looks good, but is overkill?

That's part of the fun

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2005, 09:20:46 pm »

Where's the sexy woman in red gone?

Bring her back now - we don't want heart shaped grenades.

Roadkill · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2005, 09:29:19 pm »

Quoting: Jamieg285

Are you saying that you shouldn't get stuff because it looks good, but is overkill?

When on a budget buy what you NEED first. I Would have thought 1/2" thick H/T Leads were near the bottom of the list TBH.

Roadkill · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2005, 09:30:55 pm »

Quoting: Jamieg285

Where's the sexy woman in red gone?

Fancied a change. She was getting tired.

Where's your avatar ?

Besides the Picture roughly describes my mood at the mo' . . . . .

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2005, 09:33:08 pm »

Quoting: Roadkill

Besides the Picture roughly describes my mood at the mo' . . . . .

Thought that'd be the reason.

Quoting: Roadkill

Where's your avatar ?

Haven't had the time to sort one out. I can't find my old 'wheel' one that I used elsewhere.

55starchief · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2005, 09:36:33 pm »

i missed this what was the pidture of?

FUBAR · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2005, 09:38:32 pm »

Quoting: Roadkill

When on a budget buy what you NEED first. I Would have thought 1/2" thick H/T Leads were near the bottom of the list TBH.

Trust me m8 they are, as I said at the top "Doing my usual thing of browsing for bits I don't really need..."

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 09, 2005, 09:39:32 pm »

Quoting: 55starchief

i missed this what was the pidture of?

Its just a real close of one of my camaro wheels. Nothing too special, I just think it looks good.

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 09, 2005, 09:40:22 pm »

Quoting: FUBAR

"Doing my usual thing of browsing for bits I don't really need..."

That's one of the more enjoyable parts of the hobby, especially when you have no money.

FUBAR · « **Reply #17 on:** November 09, 2005, 10:05:31 pm »

Quoting: Jamieg285

That's one of the more enjoyable parts of the hobby, especially when you have no money.

It is indeed, window shopping & thinking that'd be cool, that'd look good, that'd be nice!
Especially with the Small Block Chevy, there's just so many bits!

philoldsmobile · « **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2005, 02:20:03 am »

8mm leads will do nicely.

not sure about those, remember, at 10.4mm, they wont go in the cable guides, and may be a bitch to route on a thirdgen, where space is eally tight around that area..

my recomendation is crane fire wires, not very bling, but good.. if you want pretty colours, perhaps taylor leads might be more suitable?

FUBAR · « **Reply #19 on:** November 10, 2005, 03:07:35 am »

Phillip Phillip Phillip, don't you think i'd already planned ahead for something that I'm not going to buy!...

What was it I said about if I do something I like to do it right...

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=MFY-5031013&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&searchinresults=false&N=0&target=egnsearch.asp

For centrebolt heads too

FUBAR · « **Reply #20 on:** November 10, 2005, 03:13:07 am »

Re: pretty colours, Black leads will do me nicely... contrary to what is sat on my cupboard (red leads) I'm not planing on there being too much bright red under my bonnet when the whole plan comes together that opinion might change tho... but we shall see

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 10, 2005, 03:56:58 pm »

Black leads are best IMHO. They are a pain and easily make the engine bay look untidy. I would leave them off if I could.

FUBAR · « **Reply #22 on:** November 10, 2005, 04:24:07 pm »

Quoting: Jamieg285

I would leave them off if I could.

You might have some problems there m8...

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 10, 2005, 04:39:21 pm »

I'll cross that bridge when I get to it

philoldsmobile · « **Reply #24 on:** November 11, 2005, 04:25:12 am »

if black isn't a problem, crane fire wires are excelent.