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Re: ignition system volages Mon, 19 July 2004 12:39 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
One of the reasons that manufacturers use silicon impregrenated with carbon for ignition leads is to reduce the EM (electromagentic) interference created by copper leads. Copper leads where original equipment on early vehicles.

Provided you have a decent suppressor on your stereo you shouldnt pick up any interference using copper leads. I originally had all copper leads but had problems on cool, moist mornings with the leads arcing between each other, so I went back to 'normal' leads and have had no problems since.

Another thing when using copper leads, dont bring your multimeter near them. The EM off mine would f%^k with the multimeter as soon as I bought it near the engine bay to measure anything.
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