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zadam123
03/15/2006, 07:12 PM
who makes the OEM plugs and what type are they?\

are these OEM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Isuzu-Vehicross-99-01-NGK-OEM-Spark-Plug-Plugs-Set-NIB_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33693QQitemZ8043690 977QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

MZ-N10
03/15/2006, 07:24 PM
Isuzu Vehicross 99-01 NGK OEM Spark Plug/Plugs Set NIB

deermagnet
03/16/2006, 04:57 AM
This is one of the plugs I took out of my '99.
http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/image/plug.jpg

It's a Denso platinum #K16PR-11. I don't think that # exists anymore. I'm sure there's another Denso platinum # that replaces it just fine. I went with NGK Laser Platinum #PFR5G-11.

Ldub
03/16/2006, 05:00 AM
This is one of the plugs I took out of my '99.
http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/image/plug.jpg

It's a Denso platinum #K16PR-11. I don't think that # exists anymore. I'm sure there's another Denso platinum # that replaces it just fine. I went with NGK Laser Platinum #PFR5G-11.

Denso "iridium power" #IK16 .

Ldub

deermagnet
03/16/2006, 05:06 AM
Yes, but what is the Denso Platinum #. He's trying to stay with the stock plug.

Ldub
03/16/2006, 05:11 AM
Oops, I forgot that parameter crossed over from the other thread...so sorry.
Ldub

deermagnet
03/16/2006, 05:22 AM
When I was searching for new plugs last year I looked at iridium. There's different plugs for racing applications, long life, and short life. It depends on the size of the electrode. The .7mm electrode is the one that lasts for 120,000 miles, the .4mm needs to be replaced every 30,000 miles. Last year there was no .7mm electrode Denso iridium plug available for a VX, only the .4mm short life. Maybe that has changed now. The Denso Iridium #IK16 has a .4mm electrode. The Denso or NGK platinums will last another 100,000 miles. Although plugs probably should not be left in there untouched that long.

The Denso platinum plug for our VX is now #PK16PR-11, Denso stock #3275.

Never buy plugs on eBay or anywhere without seeing the part #. Is that buy now price of $16.95 for one plug plus shipping? They're only about $10 or less each at any parts store with no shipping.

Mark

MZ-N10
03/16/2006, 09:15 AM
the stock ones r NGK

deermagnet
03/16/2006, 09:51 AM
the stock ones r NGK

My VX and many others had the Denso plugs. That's why I specified "the plugs I took out of my '99". Some may have had NGK or others. Auto makers sometimes use whatever parts are available at any given time.

MZ-N10
03/16/2006, 10:35 AM
mine was NGK but i didnt buy it new....so yea

Tone
03/16/2006, 12:08 PM
I just put in 16 NGK IX Iridiums for about $7.99 ea - they should last about 40K - the OE equivalent NGK Iridium was $12 a plug and would last approximately 80K but the performance is better with the IXs.

Ruflyf
03/16/2006, 03:12 PM
Tone that was in the SC's vx right? One of the things i noticed while reading through the Alpine paperwork, is they say to install the new plugs but nowehere does it say what they are. Not sure how long mine have been in, but figured I'd change them soon. Been looking to start a thread on S/C plugs but looks like I wont have to now.

Cyrk
03/16/2006, 03:54 PM
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=6371&highlight=denso

VCrossfan
03/16/2006, 04:11 PM
Check Here for DENSO IRIDIUM IK16 (5303) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DENSO-IRIDIUM-POWER-PLUGS-ACURA-CL-RL-TL-MDX-V6-IK16_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33693QQitemZ804531 4777QQtcZphoto) for less than $10.00 per plug at your door...

Jolly Roger VX'er
03/16/2006, 08:07 PM
http://www.drivewerks.com/cgi-bin/ppexpress/ppe_drivewerks.cgi?command=show_part_page&YEAR=2000&MAKE=IS&MODEL=VEH--001&Category=F&esc_part=Spark+Plug