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NGK Iridium IX or Denso Iridium IK16?

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Old May 5, 2004 | 04:20 PM
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Default NGK Iridium IX or Denso Iridium IK16?

Which is better? Please post if you have used these in your Scion and how you like or dislike them!
Old May 5, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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Also... what is this I hear about changing my spark plugs to iridium to get better mileage? I thought we already had iridium spark plugs...
Old May 5, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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denso all the way..and i doubt they would put iridium plugs in as stock oem parts
Old May 6, 2004 | 03:08 AM
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I got NGK Iridium IX plugs (BKR5EIX) and they work great!!! Even got a pic of my old ones and the new ones.

Old May 6, 2004 | 05:17 AM
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Did you notice a difference when you put the NGK IV in?
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Originally Posted by LavaBox_v1
Did you notice a difference when you put the NGK IV in?
the idle was a lot smoother and gettin the RPMs up are easier too. :D
Old May 6, 2004 | 03:52 PM
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Where did you get them and how much each?
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Originally Posted by LavaBox_v1
Where did you get them and how much each?
here are some links you can check out.
You can find the NGK Iridium for $6.50 at:
http://www.clubplug.net/retail_iridium_ngk.html
Or for $6.95 per plug at
http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_cr...R5EIX&x=46&y=7

Hope this helps ya! :D
Old May 7, 2004 | 10:05 PM
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I think I am gonna get me a set!
-Thanks for the 411
Old May 7, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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23.99 for a set of 4 plus 7 shipping. Probably works out about the same...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33693

BTW, don't have experience with this seller, just did a search and they were the best price on eBay...
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