Vts on HT leads and external coil pack...

17th March 2011, 12:15

Ive been probing about asking what Ht leads fit best on a vts engine and which coilpack is a direct fit.

I assume this will be a common question so thought id collate peoples setups and suggestions...

Feel free to correct info or make other suggestions...

For coilpack I understand that you can use the MSD units but they are pricey and not direct fitment? anyone with prices or links please post!

Ive been told that the VTR external coilpack works and I assume direct fitment as its from a saxo!?

also been told that Duratek & Vauxhall 16v coilpacks work/fit, anyone know which exact car these are from and if direct fitment?

for leads

I would like to run the 8.5mm Silicone leads by Magnacore but unsure what cars setup I need to buy so that the lengths are correct with external coilpack located just to the Right Hand Side of the engine block?

Ive heard Corsa leads are a good fit and also duratek leads but unsure on exact engine variation.

Cheers for any help/suggestions for best setup!

If anyone has info on VTR setup info feel free to post also as im sure that will be usefull for other people at a later date

17th March 2011, 12:33

106 xsi/rallye leads fit a treat as well as one of there coilpacks, there the same connecter plug as my gti so presumably as the vts, but being french anythings possible!

17th March 2011, 15:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by tillygti6

106 xsi/rallye leads fit a treat as well as one of there coilpacks, there the same connecter plug as my gti so presumably as the vts, but being french anythings possible!

cheers for your input bud il look into it! would be easier buying an xsi magnacore lead set and std coilpack!

Anyone got an aftermarket setup with exact engine type?

17th March 2011, 15:05

realistically anything can be made to work but if you want plug and play its got to be the rallye/xsi stuff. peugeot didnt switch over to the concealed push on coil pack until much later than citroen as its generally a better system to work with and fault find. as long as its generally well looked after.

17th March 2011, 15:24

old black top vtr coil pack works with corsa leads.
or the old clio 1.2 coil pack.

17th March 2011, 15:32

As you know lippy on the 16v im using Vauxhall leads, and a standard 8v 106/saxo coilpack, but have had to make a bracket up for it as it doesnt have one standard.

On the 8v's (vtr) and old setup from the early 8v's would fit perfect, using the ht leads and coil pack, im unsure if the bracket is still on the later 8v's if not just get it from the early ones.

if anyone needs a coil and bracket, ive got a pair here

17th March 2011, 16:05

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Originally Posted by Steffrallye

As you know lippy on the 16v im using Vauxhall leads, and a standard 8v 106/saxo coilpack, but have had to make a bracket up for it as it doesnt have one standard.

On the 8v's (vtr) and old setup from the early 8v's would fit perfect, using the ht leads and coil pack, im unsure if the bracket is still on the later 8v's if not just get it from the early ones.

if anyone needs a coil and bracket, ive got a pair here

what he said basically I am going to be running a normal tu 8v coilpack and corsa gsi ht leads

17th March 2011, 16:07

is there any advantage to the vauxhall leads over the rallye ones?
bit longer mabee?
tommy

17th March 2011, 20:09

Ford zetec pack and leads. Not 100% plug and play as a little fiddling is needed, but only swapping the plug over and cutting the lead ends down so they fit inside the head.

I'm using Magnecor KV85 leads for a MK1 Focus RS (part number 45298) with an MSD 8241 Coil Pack (oe replacement for the focus coil) on my 16v lump.

As others said, you need to make a suitable bracket to hold the coil.

18th March 2011, 10:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by tillygti6

is there any advantage to the vauxhall leads over the rallye ones?
bit longer mabee?
tommy

the Rallye HT leads from a 8v aint longer enough to fit inside the 16v head. Its a different setup

18th March 2011, 11:03

in which way arnt they long enough? i ran my 16v xsi for 2 years on what i thought were rallye leads, as i removed them from my rallye? unless theres differences between the rallye and xsi leads?

24th March 2011, 16:50

iv heard about the black top vtr coilpacks with corsa 1.2 ht's just to 2nd that. not too sure on install but works.

12th November 2011, 10:38

Hi guys can someone help me about ignition leads for my 1.6 16v engine?
i got a 8v coil pack and iam looking to buy ignition leads but something longer to fit on my 16v!!
thanks very much!!

13th November 2011, 12:13

What's the advantages of using an external coil pack anything or just for the look ?

13th November 2011, 12:15

reliability, 16v coilpacks are crap, they constantly crack/break due to being on top of the engine getting all the heat.
8v packs last forever lol

13th November 2011, 12:18

Oh cheers for that mate I've already got an external coil pack on my vtr what leads would be best to use like differentcouler only want to make it look nice

13th November 2011, 14:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by tichy

Oh cheers for that mate I've already got an external coil pack on my vtr what leads would be best to use like differentcouler only want to make it look nice

I`m sure i`ve seen engine dress up kits on ebay,which is basically silicone tubing that fits over the leads.Seen them in different colours as well.

14th November 2011, 09:25

if its on the VTR any leads from an older 8v eg 106 Rallye/XSi will do, just find some fancy ones

15th November 2011, 12:44

My coil pack is from peugeot 1.4 xsi and want to buy some good leads because my car it will be turbo and i dont want to have any problems with coil pack or with the leads!
I like Steff's leads on the picture

Thanks guys!

15th November 2011, 12:48

Sorry i forgot to say that the coil pack is with the original leads!