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Sparc plugs
Sparc plugs and leads for SW20 3SGTE any recomendations or ideas .
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Re:Sparc plugs
2012/11/12 21:45:03
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Magnecor 10mm or top gun 8.8mm
And I'd go copper plugs champion or Ngk for better performance but need to be replaced more
Or platniums for long jevorty
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Re:Sparc plugs
2012/11/12 21:54:36
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When you say replaced more, are we talking about years or months? its a weekend track and road car and doesnt get a lot driving
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Re:Sparc plugs
2012/11/12 21:57:25
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Platonism last 20/30 thou Kim's
Copper 5 thousand
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Re:Sparc plugs
2012/11/12 22:00:06
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Also
Some mr2s say use platinums only don't know why I'd say due to gaps or some other reason not too sure
Maybe someone can shed some light on this
I'm using platinums tho considering changing to copper tho next service
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Re:Sparc plugs
2012/11/13 10:10:05
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If you can afford them, go for stock Toyota leads.
Platinum and some Iridium plugs can last <100k
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Re:Sparc plugs
2012/11/13 17:25:31
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Altho Platinums and Iridiums are for OEM and longevity, my last engine was burning a bit of oil so the Iridiums were wasted on it. Copper's cheaper and provides better spark so I use copper now.
NGK Blue leads are another alternative but I dunno if stock might be better.
Ultimately I think OEM is made for the masses. In most if not all cases OEM is always best for normal people but if we are knowledgeable I say we are entitled to play around a bit eg spark plugs, tyre pressures etc
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Re:Sparc plugs
2012/11/13 17:30:52
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Might try the old copper ones out might e worth it to squeeze every little pony out before dyno and tune time
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Re:Sparc plugs
2012/11/13 18:34:12
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Toyota OEM is pretty much on par with your average aftermarket though, unlike some other manufacturers. You need to pay big money to get a better product in most cases.
I run platinums, mostly cos I couldn't get the coppers I wanted at the time. Generally I believe in using coppers and changing them regularly.
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Re:Sparc plugs
2012/11/13 18:42:37
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Sorry to hi jack your thread dj
But what coppers would you guys recommend ?
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Re:Sparc plugs
2012/11/13 18:59:06
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If it's NGK you want BKR6E just make sure it's gapped for yo specs. I'm what I've gathered 0.8mm for Gen 2,3, 1.1mm for Gen 1,4 (Beams). Altho Dj is running turbo I think he has moar choices depending on tune/setup for the heat ranges. Two's R Us recommend BRK7E for tubby it seems
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Re:Sparc plugs
2012/11/13 19:07:05
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Oh ok sounds great
Might grab a set tomorrow when I finish work
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Re:Sparc plugs
2012/11/13 20:03:22
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I always run NGK iridiums...install and forget for 100,000 kms. Took them out after 2.5 years and they're a nice brown colour so I whacked them straight back in.
and I've just replaced my rubbish Bosch leads for NGK (blue) and they fit perfectly and look great (cheaper than OEM too).
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Re:Sparc plugs
2012/11/14 00:09:42
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ive got OEM leads as well as TOP GUN. Which ones are better anyone? 
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Re:Sparc plugs
2012/11/14 08:43:42
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OEM leads have proven to handle high hp in the 3sgte engines, so i dont see any benefit going to aftermarket stuff, plus the OEM leads seal better on the spark plug holes.
try getting some water in there and see how long it takes to get dry...
the spark plugs are also the same good old copper ones are the best.
twosrus sell the tune up package for the 3sgte thats a great buy everythign is OEM Toyota and much cheaper than local toyota prices.
cheers
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