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Old 10-22-05, 02:04 PM
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My plug wires haven't been changed since 1994. Time for something new. So.. what does everyone recommend? Stock wires? MSD? Nology? Crane cams? Others?
Do wires from a MKIV n/a supra fit?
I'm planning to use some e3 spark plugs. Anyone ever use them?

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I have the nology wires with the Beru plugs (non-resistor type) The wires fit a bit tight but not bad. Ihave had them for a while and no problems, or noise from the non-resistor plugs.
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Originally Posted by bmatsu
I have the nology wires with the Beru plugs (non-resistor type) The wires fit a bit tight but not bad. Ihave had them for a while and no problems, or noise from the non-resistor plugs.
Cool. Do you use the nology wires made for the SC or for the supra or what?
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Originally Posted by 0l33l
Cool. Do you use the nology wires made for the SC or for the supra or what?
They are the same
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Originally Posted by RjRacing
They are the same
Good to know. Because for some reason I was askign was because the SC300 wires have the item # (011 326 011) while the supra ones have the item # (011 586 041).

So, is it worth spending more on the nology wires?
So... anyone tried the e3 spark plugs?
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i got supra n/a wires from the toyota dealership to put on my sc3. dont have experience with aftermarket wires though. i believe general consensus here and on supraforums is that factory wires is the best way to go
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nology: 1
stock: 1
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you cant get better than stock.
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Originally Posted by aliga
you cant get better than stock.
Ok. How much are stock?

I found the MSD for a tad under $100.
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I find the Nology + Beru plugs are a bit better than just stock, pricey, but better. Gives my 92 SC300 bit more zip, but that is IMO. Depends on what you want , I just thought it would be easier than going the MSD route, and that is one of the reasons why I chose the nology setup.
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i paid 72 bucks for stock wires at the local toyota dealership. but i bet you could get em cheaper online or from carson toyota or something.
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What's hard about the MSD route?

$72 sounds like a good price. I just don't want to cheap out on stuff like this, so I want to compare my options.
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Stock wires for a stock engine.

You can get them for around $60 on the internet.
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I'm new at the forum, but I'll tell you this, the stock wires for the sc400 are YAZAKI, and without a doubt they are the best. They actually guarantee those wires as lifetime wire.

92' sc400
-yazaki wires
-ngk iridium plugs
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Originally Posted by rawumber1
I'm new at the forum, but I'll tell you this, the stock wires for the sc400 are YAZAKI, and without a doubt they are the best. They actually guarantee those wires as lifetime wire.

92' sc400
-yazaki wires
-ngk iridium plugs
Another person recommends the stock wires

http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/truth.htm
Interesting read I guess. I found those wires on ebay for like $130. Anyone recommend them?
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