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Old 11-01-08, 10:31 AM
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Default What are the stock plugs in 00' GS-300?

Title says it all. I'm open to upgrade options that work as well. And yes I searched but did not find what the car came with. Its a 2000 GS-300.
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NGK PK16TR11
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Both are platinum plugs.. you can upgrade to iridium if you want.
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thanks for the straight forward response.
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Originally Posted by RTIS250
NGK PK16TR11
DENSO BKR5EKPB11

Both are platinum plugs.. you can upgrade to iridium if you want.
Ryan, do you have a part catalog with you all the time?..... just joking.
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Originally Posted by VVT-i
Ryan, do you have a part catalog with you all the time?..... just joking.
haha, i posted from work, TIS for the win!
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Originally Posted by RTIS250
NGK PK16TR11
DENSO BKR5EKPB11

Both are platinum plugs.. you can upgrade to iridium if you want.
sorry to jack the thread
but can you tell me the difference on the platinum vs iridium?
is it worth it? thanks
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Iridiums typically have a longer lifespan, other than that, nothing...
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I plan on torquing the plugs in at 21 Ft lbs, is the torque spec different?
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