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Old 28-04-2005, 01:59 PM   #1
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i have almost a set of 8.8mm leads now im short one that goes from coil to dizzy
should i get an 8.8mm one or go for a 10mm? theres 5bux difference in price
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Old 28-04-2005, 02:03 PM   #2
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Either one will do.

There is no advantage with 10.0mm
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Old 28-04-2005, 02:04 PM   #3
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hmm so only benifet is having one fat mofo of a lead, for looks might just get 8.8 then

15bux vs 20bux
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Actually there is an advantage.
The thicker it is, the better it will resist crossfiring.

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Old 28-04-2005, 09:32 PM   #5
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i always thought bigger the better, less current loss etc...
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Old 28-04-2005, 09:54 PM   #6
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But you don't really need it with the power levels we're putting out. Besides, you have 8.8 mm leads, putting a 10mm lead on the coil is pointless.
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Old 29-04-2005, 12:34 PM   #7
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I noticed supercheap are selling Bosch single leads for $4.99 each...works out cheaper to buy them individually than if u buy the set from them
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Old 29-04-2005, 01:36 PM   #8
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bout 50bux a set
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Old 29-04-2005, 11:16 PM   #9
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you have a 200+ RWKW beast?
coz if not, i'd go 8.8mm :P
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