If I order the magnecor red spark plug wires from Moss Mini do I have to get new spark plugs as well? Will it burn them out if I dont? Someone had mentioned that to me so I wanted your opinons.

 

I've got the red's and they've been great so far - no plug issues at all ... (I even checked the plugs, for other reasons, and they look fine).

 

No need to get special plugs with Magnecor red 8.5mm wires. The only caveat I would give you is that as the spark from the coil will lose less in transmission, the gap setting on your plugs is good to check to "maximize" spark. The wires are an easy install, just do so with a COLD engine, as heat will cause expansion in the plug tips. I seem to run about 200 RPM less at 70 MPH with the Magnecors. A bit more efficient use of available HP and fuel.

 

great, thanks for the info.

 

>>........ I seem to run about 200 RPM less at 70 MPH with the Magnecors. A bit more efficient use of available HP and fuel.

huh? ... the relationship between engine speed and road speed can't vary - it's a mechanical thing ... with more power or less power, or being more or less efficient,
the gearing controls rpm/mph and that won't change ...

 

CVT changes things :smile:

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Cheese

 

>>CVT changes things :smile:
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>>Cheese
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Yeah, maybe, but the guy has an S....How could wires change RPMs???? RPMS and speed cannot change from wires!!!!!!!!!!

 

>>Yeah, maybe, but the guy has an S....How could wires change RPMs

Good call.
It seems that people want soo much to get something for their money that they imagine
all kinds of improvements that probably are not there if you do a proper scientific experiment.

My opinion is that plug wires are in this category for a machine like the MINI.

 

Seat of pants analysis, probably is my justification for $$$ spent in plug wires. Old wires in great condition, as only difference one of diameter, moving from 5mm to 8.5mm. No change in throttle body, air intake, exhaust yet. Maybe only my oxygen sensor knows if there has been any real change.

 

If ya want purty colored wires go for magnacore or whatever but otherwise save your $$$ for something else.... I might change mine but only when the OEM wires are toast.... and even then only if the aftermarket ones are cheaper....

 

Would anyone be interested in buying Sparkplug Wire Paint? I can get it in any color.

Rodent-repellent would be built-in:



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>>Would anyone be interested in buying Sparkplug Wire Paint? I can get it in any color.
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>>Rodent-repellent would be built-in:
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Is that metric paint?

 

The paint is both English and Metric. Put one coat on, it's English. Add another and it's metric. You might want to go metric since it helps protect against this guy:

 

>>If ya want purty colored wires go for magnacore or whatever but otherwise save your $$$ for something else.... I might change mine but only when the OEM wires are toast.... and even then only if the aftermarket ones are cheaper....


I do want purty colored wires. In fact, the only reason I am getting them is for engine dress up purposes. I never thought it would give me an increase in performance. I have an exhaust and intake for that.

 

Oh by the way, antsmini, you earned a place in my /etc/hosts kill file
for that irritating Fast-n-frivolous buzzing signature image. :smile:

 

Hey andy,

 

>>>>Would anyone be interested in buying Sparkplug Wire Paint? I can get it in any color.
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>>>>Rodent-repellent would be built-in:
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>>Is that metric paint?
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I don't know, but I have both 6 volt and 12 volt battery water.

Also for sale is 100 feet of shorline.

Wanted to buy: Metric crescent wrench.



-J

 

>>Oh by the way, antsmini, you earned a place in my /etc/hosts kill file
>>for that irritating Fast-n-frivolous buzzing signature image. :smile:


wow, I almost care...almost.

 

Speaking of high-tech items for sale, I have space-rated suction cups
for catching wayward satellites by the solar panels.

 

>>>>>>Would anyone be interested in buying Sparkplug Wire Paint? I can get it in any color.
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>>>>>>Rodent-repellent would be built-in:
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>>>>Is that metric paint?
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>>I don't know, but I have both 6 volt and 12 volt battery water.
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>>Also for sale is 100 feet of shorline.
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>>Wanted to buy: Metric crescent wrench.
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>>-J

I think you should also have a spare set of Ge-Ge pins, you never know when they might come in handy