Magnecor

Magnecor for Porsche

When it comes to Porsche ignition leads / spark plug leads or wires, especially the high performance and racing variety, we are the leaders in quality, reliability and innovation backed up by technical support and personal service.Here in the UK, Magnecor Europe Limited have their own production facility and are the sole supplier to our stockists / dealers in the UK & Europe.Our commitment to quality and attention to detail have seen the brand name obtain much recognition in the industry. This has led to countless accolades and thousands of satisfied customers.We assemble our own lead sets in-house, therefore we can offer attention to detail for our home markets plus a personalised service with technical backup.

A Quick Look at Magnecor

Magnecor information on this page is based on details supplied by the manufacturer or distributor, plus any OE references provided with the parts.

Choosing the Right Fit for Your Porsche

Where Magnecor is listed for Porsche, use the supplied model coverage and OE references to confirm suitability. Check details that commonly affect fitment such as model year, side/position, and connector type where relevant.

• Magnecor leads are typically fitted to cure misfires under load or in damp conditions, improve spark consistency on ageing Porsche ignition systems, and reduce intermittent ignition problems.
• Common ignition issues linked to failing leads include misfires, hesitation, rough idle, poor cold starts, visible arcing in the dark, and gradual performance loss from heat cycling and age.
• Before replacing parts, confirm the root cause of misfires or starting issues with basic checks (battery state, grounds, coil condition, plug wear) and use fault codes as guidance rather than the only evidence.
• During installation, route ignition leads as intended by the manufacturer, keep them away from extreme heat where possible, and use suitable dielectric grease on boots to help seal out moisture.

Browse by Category

If you already know the area you are working on, start with the category and then filter by Porsche model. Where real-world symptoms and typical reasons to replace are provided, use them to keep the wording grounded.

Engine Electrical — Engine electrical parts are replaced when there are starting, charging, ignition, or sensor-related issues affecting how the Porsche runs and responds. Real-world triggers include intermittent no-start, rough running, misfires, warning lights, poor charging, or heat-related failures that show up once the engine is hot. Common symptoms can include intermittent no-start; misfires; rough idle; stalling; warning lights; poor charging or battery drain; sensor “implausible” codes; heat-soak failures; inconsistent readings in live data; reduced power or limp mode; poor fuel economy; and hard starting when hot or cold.

• Start diagnosis with basics: check battery condition, main earth straps, and for corrosion or looseness at connectors before condemning major components.
• Use fault codes as a starting point but confirm with tests such as checking power/ground supplies, signal quality, and voltage drop under load.

Ignition Lead High Performance — High performance ignition leads, such as Magnecor, are typically chosen for Porsche engines that need reliable spark delivery under higher loads, heat, or track use. Owners often upgrade when standard leads have suffered repeated heat damage, cause misfires at high load or RPM, or when fitting higher-output ignition components and wanting stable insulation and suppression. Common symptoms when standard or ageing leads are failing include misfires at high load or high RPM, heat-damaged insulation, brittle boots, arcing near exhaust components, repeated lead failures, inconsistent idle after hard driving, radio interference, and intermittent misfires that improve when the leads are moved away from heat sources.

• Performance leads are most beneficial in hot-running, hard-driven, or tuned engines where consistent spark under load is critical, but they mainly restore and protect performance rather than adding new power on a fully healthy system.
• When fitting, pay close attention to lead routing, clip positions, and heat shielding; even high-quality leads can fail early if they touch very hot components or are strained by engine movement.

Explore Magnecor at Design911

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