Magnecor Ignition Wires

Folks,

Does anyone have experience with Magnecor Wires? Considering using then and email for the correct stock number. Steve at Magnecor emailed me back to say they offer wires however they are not the same as the factory design spark plug connectors, but the set fits and functions correctly.

Also, any other wire recommendations for my 1986.5

Any help would be appreciated.

I have them in my '90 928 GT. No known problems. The issue with fitment is that they do no seat in the cam covers as watertight as the stock ones (as I understand).

I see. Thank You. Would anyone have another recommendation?

People are quite happy with stock wires, they just aren't inexpensive.

I did this earlier this year. In the course of a lot of research, I got hold of a very detailed article written by someone concerning using this type of wire, saying it was not properly calibrated for the car. In other words, use what the Porsche engineers said should be used. That can be debated of course, but I kind of hedged my bets by purchasing the new wires from 928 motorsports. One reason,,,,they certainly know a lot about 928 performance, and 2, you can get different colors, and 3 they were not super pricey. Having had them till now I can only say that they do not interfere with the radio, mp3 or cd player and seem to otherwise play nice electrically in the engine bay. The car runs better than it ever has (other things contributed mightily to that) and so I am very pleased with my choice. And of course they fit perfectly.
As I have said before on the forum...might not be a high tech answer, just an honest opinion.

I tend to trust the Porsche designers when possible, but I know it is hard to resist the urge to try and improve on their work with modern technology being what it is.
I am sure whatever you choose will be right for you!
Good luck

similar discussion on another 928 forum.

You've got:
Expensive Bosch: Wires with proper looms and sleeves to protect from abrasion. Black. 7.0mm
Cheaper bosch/beru: Likely just wires, maybe looms, no sleeves. Can have wear issues over time. Black 7.0mm

Kingsborne: I don't know of anyone that has used their set on 928, but they supply for some resellers in other markets. Colors. don't recall dia.

Magnecor- I've used on several cars, no problems. Wire/cable and insulation have been good quality and resilient. No looms/abrasion sleeves and they have hemi type (as in chrysler hemi) aprons on the ends that fit over the spark plugs. Not as good a seal as OEM I think they had a 10mm set at one time, not sure whether that is still the case. I think the std set is 8mm.

Nology. Don't get me started, bad experience there.

Others? Used to be able to get some from Lindsay Racing IIRC (10mm), but not anymore...