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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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Default Best spark plug for my 2001 gs430

its time to change them. just wanted to know what you guys were having the best luck with. thanks
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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I recently swapped my OEM Lexus ones that were done at the 60k service for the NGK IX Iridium. I believe they are close, if not better, than the OEM one's. Iridium last's longer than platinum and NGK is a reputable company.
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Stick with factory iridium plugs... Denso or NGK and you'll be fine.
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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I believe the OEM plugs are actually the NGK Laser Iridiums... If this is the case, then the IX's are actually a step down...

a quick google suggests that my memory is correct and the OEM NGK part number is IFR6T-11, which indicates the laser cut iridium NGK plug... ngk.com (just a e-tailer for NGK spark plugs, not NGK direct) has them cheaper than most other places I've ever found: http://ngk.com/results_app.asp?AAIA=1373846
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I always wondered which one would give better performance? NGK or Denso?
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zero difference...
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awesome thanks guys
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just fyi guys advance auto parts has NGK Laser Iridiums for 6.99 each
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Originally Posted by O1GS43O
just fyi guys advance auto parts has NGK Laser Iridiums for 6.99 each
Amazon has 8 for $57
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