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Old 10-12-2009, 12:50 PM   #1
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Red face Better Coil & Leads?

Focusites,
I suspect I have a dodgey coil pack and will find out tomorrow.

If it is sus, is there any real benifit, for a daily drive vehicle, in upgrading to an after-market brand coil pack and leads?

Screamin Eagle or similar? any suggestions?

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Old 10-12-2009, 01:05 PM   #2
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I haven't heard good things about aftermarket coilpacks. Motorcraft is probably still your best bet

But I'm a huge fan of Magnecor leads. Never heard a bad word about them

Even had it confirmed by an RACV technician, who when checking my engine problems last week, and suspected some potential lead arcing, said "but I doubt it. These are really good leads"
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Old 10-12-2009, 02:38 PM   #3
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I upgraded my coil packs in my GTR to Splitfire, however I am not sure if there are ones that suit Focus engines though. But I never had a problem with them.

As for leads.... I didn't have any. But Magnecor sound alright from the looks of it.
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Old 11-12-2009, 12:00 PM   #4
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Thanks Boys,
Magnecor Leads are the go & stay with the Motorcraft Coil . . .

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Won't work. LS's on have have coil on plugs.
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Old 11-12-2009, 12:55 PM   #6
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Won't work. LS's on have have coil on plugs.
DANG!!
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Doh!!! :
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