Anyone used one of these?

deeman940 · Mar 23rd, 2018, 10:41

My mate who is also an absolute petrolhead came round last night...in conversation he mentioned he used to use these leads when he had cars with a normal distributor. He really recommended it, and I couldn't see the harm so I ordered one last night. Has anyone ever used one? experiences?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GMC-CCKW-...53.m2749.l2649

classicswede · Mar 23rd, 2018, 11:01

Snake oil

And more snake oil from teh same seller
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEADED-EN...AAAOSwdsFUPvTU

Laird Scooby · Mar 23rd, 2018, 11:44

Oh dear. Have a look at this video Jim and then maybe consider cancelling your order :

https://youtu.be/Al_sW0oXAVY

I've never found the proof until now about what's inside these things but have suspected it's some form of controlled gap. What the guy in the video suggests about the aluminium washer floating in an induced magnetic field is probably right. However to create that fiel energy must be used. To jump the (admittedly small) gap within the block, energy must be used. This all depletes the spark energy from the coil.

In short it's a gimmick that will work on some cars, mainly those with low energy (contact breaker and ballast coils) systems to start with. I'd be reluctant to fit them to a car with electronic ignition as the higher energy to start with from the coil can find places to leak out of the block in the middle that much easier.

Also you're getting into the realms of corona and/or plasma discharge which i don't really know much about but the old saying about power being nothing without control rings true on those!

deeman940 · Mar 23rd, 2018, 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicswede

Snake oil

And more snake oil from teh same seller
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEADED-EN...AAAOSwdsFUPvTU

Fook it, I will do a before and after test. My mate insisted his cars ran better and economy was improved. to the point him and his dad used to move the leads from car to car....He bought it at a motor show years ago where there was a demo in which you could physicslly see a bigger, stronger spark with the lead in place...
i definitely don't disagree it could be snake oil!!

Laird Scooby · Mar 23rd, 2018, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicswede

Snake oil

And more snake oil from teh same seller
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEADED-EN...AAAOSwdsFUPvTU

You're not wrong - the only thing that will prevent VSR (Valve Seat Recession) is having hardened valve seats fitted.

Jimsiss · Mar 23rd, 2018, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeman940

Fook it, I will do a before and after test. My mate insisted his cars ran better and economy was improved. to the point him and his dad used to move the leads from car to car....He bought it at a motor show years ago where there was a demo in which you could physicslly see a bigger, stronger spark with the lead in place...
i definitely don't disagree it could be snake oil!!

I remember about 15 years ago at car shows when I was a teenager they had these being demonstrated. They didn't like it when you called bull**** and used basic physics to disprove it. They had a rig that they changed between the two leads and it was obvious it was dodgy and they were bull****ting people.

mocambique-amazone · Mar 23rd, 2018, 14:29

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Clan · Mar 23rd, 2018, 14:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeman940

My mate who is also an absolute petrolhead came round last night...in conversation he mentioned he used to use these leads when he had cars with a normal distributor. He really recommended it, and I couldn't see the harm so I ordered one last night. Has anyone ever used one? experiences?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GMC-CCKW-...53.m2749.l2649

You wont get anything better than the Volvo HT leads that came with your car .. Volvo may well still do them , what is wrong with yours ?

deeman940 · Mar 23rd, 2018, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimsiss

I remember about 15 years ago at car shows when I was a teenager they had these being demonstrated. They didn't like it when you called bull**** and used basic physics to disprove it. They had a rig that they changed between the two leads and it was obvious it was dodgy and they were bull****ting people.

That would explain it well....most demo's at shows are bollocks....

deeman940 · Mar 23rd, 2018, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

You wont get anything better than the Volvo HT leads that came with your car .. Volvo may well still do them , what is wrong with yours ?

Nothing actually wrong with them and they are original Bougiecord. i got them on the car and i have owned it 2 1/2 yrs. i have a lot of work being done shortly and being as i am replacing the dizzy cap and rotor arm i thought it would be sensible to replace the leads at the same time.
i purchased these off ebay...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-940...53.m2749.l2649

Mar 23rd, 2018, 10:41	#1
deeman940 Master Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2024 17:58 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: watford	Anyone used one of these? My mate who is also an absolute petrolhead came round last night...in conversation he mentioned he used to use these leads when he had cars with a normal distributor. He really recommended it, and I couldn't see the harm so I ordered one last night. Has anyone ever used one? experiences? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GMC-CCKW-...53.m2749.l2649

Mar 23rd, 2018, 11:01	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 09:29 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Snake oil And more snake oil from teh same seller https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEADED-EN...AAAOSwdsFUPvTU __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Mar 23rd, 2018, 11:44	#3
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	Oh dear. Have a look at this video Jim and then maybe consider cancelling your order : https://youtu.be/Al_sW0oXAVY I've never found the proof until now about what's inside these things but have suspected it's some form of controlled gap. What the guy in the video suggests about the aluminium washer floating in an induced magnetic field is probably right. However to create that fiel energy must be used. To jump the (admittedly small) gap within the block, energy must be used. This all depletes the spark energy from the coil. In short it's a gimmick that will work on some cars, mainly those with low energy (contact breaker and ballast coils) systems to start with. I'd be reluctant to fit them to a car with electronic ignition as the higher energy to start with from the coil can find places to leak out of the block in the middle that much easier. Also you're getting into the realms of corona and/or plasma discharge which i don't really know much about but the old saying about power being nothing without control rings true on those! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Mar 23rd, 2018, 14:29	#7
mocambique-amazone Master Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2022 17:08 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: small village in the north of Germany	Will save 110% of fuel. At end of the month you sell the fuel you did gain. Make profit Make xyx great again

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