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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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sparkplugs. oem plats or iridium ix?

wanted to see what everyone is running and if its worth it to get iridiums or not. the manifold is gonna be coming off soon for the phenolic spacers and am lookin to get new plugs. oem platinums (PLFR5A-11) or iridium ix (LFR5AIX-11) what are you guys running?
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I use Coppers. LFR5A-11's
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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I bought the NGK iridium
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I use G-Power Platinum Tipped. LFR5AGP
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Definitely iridium.
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Coppers NGK BKR 5E11
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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NGK (like nissan recommends)

Old Apr 23, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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Coppers NGK BKR 5E11
Those will NOT fit in the thread starters car
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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NGK (like nissan recommends)

Show-off.
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
NGK (like nissan recommends)

wat model number...?
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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the part numbers are listed up top.. nmexmax.. jus had to give him the crazy sign.. haha..

it wouldnt hurt to use the iridiums right?
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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I had to call dibs on . Can't have you trying to install VQ30 plugs in the VQ35 now.
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 04:44 AM
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So the iridium plugs should last just as long as the platinums right?
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 05:22 AM
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NGK Iridium IX plugs should last longer than platinums, actually.
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 06:27 AM
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But how expensive are the Iridiums? Is it worth it??
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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IIRC sometimes you can get them cheaper than platinums. Even if it's a little more expensive, though, it's worth it. Better spark, longer life.
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Originally Posted by '02_EMILBUS
But how expensive are the Iridiums? Is it worth it??
It's worth is in the eye of the beholder.

If it's worth it not to change your plugs as often then yes, they are worth it.
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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Sometimes you can get them cheaper, you say. Where? I read on another thread in here people were paying outrageous prices for the Iridium.
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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The Denso Iridiums are the ones that cost so much (~$12 each). NGK Iridium IX should be around the price of NGK platinum plugs, give or take a little. Just go to your local parts store (if they carry NGK Iridium IXs).
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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how hard is it to chage the back 3
Old Apr 24, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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I have the Iridiums Gapped at 32 and 2 steps colder.
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Osburn2027
how hard is it to chage the back 3
http://www.greghome.com/Greg%27s%20G...eplacement.htm
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