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Old 03-06-13, 03:19 PM
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Question Where Are You Buying 1UZFE Tune-Up Parts? What are you using?

Hi,
It's tune up time.
Where are you guys getting the best prices on tune up parts and what do you use? Plugs, wires, caps, rotors etc.
I am trying to do this as inexpensively as I can without sacrificing quality where it matters.
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Will this kit be OK?
Complete Tune-up Kit for Lexus LS400 and SC400

Included in Kit:

1 NGK high performance ignition wire set
8 NGK G-Platinum Spark Plugs
2 BOSCH Distributor caps
2 YEC Ignition rotors

Will i get a different result if I go "a la carte" with better parts? Or would I be spending more money for similar results.
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I usually get my stuff from a mazon and sparkplugs from ebay.
Yeah everything seems good on the list.
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Typically get my stuff from o'reilly & rock auto. Don't forget the antiseize & dielectric grease for the plugs & wires. It also may not be a bad idea to do the ignition coils as well, if you haven't already.
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...and since you're going to be doing the plugs anyway, you might as well seafoam.
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Originally Posted by Harbinger
...and since you're going to be doing the plugs anyway, you might as well seafoam.
Yep! Got two cans already, one went in the gas tank last night.

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Question Pricy or Cheap Coils?

Originally Posted by Harbinger
Typically get my stuff from o'reilly & rock auto. Don't forget the antiseize & dielectric grease for the plugs & wires. It also may not be a bad idea to do the ignition coils as well, if you haven't already.
I see 30$ ignition coils and 107$ ignition coils. Is there any benefit to the pricy or detriment to the cheaper ones?
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Are
<b><u>THESE</u></b> THESE
coils OK?
It says OEM but it's also the cheapest.
I just buy two of them right?

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I replaced mine with 100,000 mile NGK iridium plugs. They are long lasting and don't take as much juice to fire as platinums. I've even heard of fuel millage increases on some model Lexus with these plugs.
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Originally Posted by paulybear
I replaced mine with 100,000 mile NGK iridium plugs. They are long lasting and don't take as much juice to fire as platinums. I've even heard of fuel millage increases on some model Lexus with these plugs.
I went with those!
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Originally Posted by Harbinger
Typically get my stuff from o'reilly & rock auto. Don't forget the antiseize & dielectric grease for the plugs & wires. It also may not be a bad idea to do the ignition coils as well, if you haven't already.
I added coils.
Thank You!
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I think that should be fine of what you just listed. NGK is what I always prefer than anything else.
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