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Old 04-29-08, 04:36 PM
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Default '93 LS400 Spark plug change

I'm sitting here after reading the sticky spark plug info thread about how important it is to have the right plugs. So I'm on sparkplugs.com and torn between running

Denso
SK20R11 (Iridium Long life) $9.35
IK20 (iridium) $11.99 Ea
PK20R11 (double platinum) $6.82

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BKRE6EX-11 (IX Iridium) $7.32 ea
IFR6T-11 (Iridium Long Life) $8.07 ea

What do you guys run?
Old 04-29-08, 05:09 PM
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i got the IX Iridiums
Old 04-29-08, 05:19 PM
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i gotta 98 gs400 and i had stock densos in my car for many miles..when i changed them out i put in NGK IX iridiums and i love it . .. .most people would say torque masters but thats way over-rated !!! NGK plugs are great, but they are pricey ...but good thing my uncle works at napa and i get each IX plug for 3.50
Old 04-29-08, 11:07 PM
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IX Iridiums for sure...
Old 04-30-08, 06:18 AM
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Copper.... best performing of the bunch... too bad they don't last nearly as long... Plus they are cheapppppppp.... Seriously though, if you don't mind the labor every 20k miles or so (they claim 30k), the copper are overall a better performing plug than the iridium / platinums, and they are less than $2 each...
Old 04-30-08, 09:42 AM
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^^^ coppers don't last 20k miles. Even 10k is stretching it.
Old 04-30-08, 11:45 AM
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Copper is the best of the bunch ? HAHAHA

thats a thing of the past those plugs suck . ... i would never run copper on any lexus .. ... .especially if you spent over 30 g's for your car !! . . . . .


i would run copper on my AMC GREMLIN !!
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Okay 2nd question. Stick with OEM from Lexus dealership spark plug wires, or would AC Delco brand work fine?
Old 04-30-08, 02:03 PM
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Honestly, when it comes to wires, i would stick with OEM wires. I have seen the fitment of the aftermarket wires, and they dont always fit right. They are usually decent quality, but id stick with OEM.
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