Cheapest Plug Wires? Options

[bufferdan]

Anyone know the cheapest place to get a set of Plug Wires for a ST? Or if anyone has a new set they might want to sell for cheap.

[presure2]

hey dan, i wouldnt suggest buying the "cheapo" wires...they tend to come apart...ie. when you ever go to remove the plugwire, the wire seperates from the connector on the plug, leaving you with the plug connector still on the sparkplug, which stops a socket from reaching in far enough to get it out, you'll have to pull the connector off with a super long pair of pliers, then proceed. (can you tell i've been there???? haha ) your best be is just to go ahead and save up the $ to buy the oem wires, you dont need anything other than that unless you've got some SERIOUS mods..and the oem wires will outlast them cheapos by YEARS.

[bufferdan]

Yeah, i been there too..thats why mine are all crapped. You really just have the put that non-stick lubricant stuff on the wire boots so they dont stick on hard.

[3TST]

If you have to replace the wires get a decent set.
(Nology, Magnecor, NGK, ...)

In my experience changing the plugs (denso iridium) and wires (magnecor KV85) you will find you get a better spark (detonation) giving you better acceleration/pick-up/response (call it what you will) and better fuel consumption.

[Chrobis]

you would get all that stuff with OEM wires and plugs also. Just having new stuff recovers lost HP and gas milage. NGK wires are same as oem by the way, but there blue :-D . And im not saying Nology or Mag wires are bad, just cost more usually.

[3TST]

[Ramjamband]

Go for OEM every time unless the engine has had some serious work. Over here in the UK I am finding that the local approved Toyota dealer is very competitive with pattern parts from independant car accesory shops, and you know the stuff has been tested by a multimillion pound corporation. Example, just bought some brake pads from an independant because his shop is 100 yards from my house. The pads are OK, ie, good feel and stopping power but.........what I thought was a good idea bonded to the back of the pad has all melted during 30 minutes of spirited driving. No big deal but something to think about when going for the cheaper option.

Cheers, RJ.

[kuya1284]

Since (I'm assuming) your car is practically stock... Go with OEM. Nology or other high performance wires/plugs will do nothing that more for you. You'll most likely pay more for products that will offer the SAME results as OEM. Once you start doing heavy modifications to your motor (if that's in your game plan), then you can start thinking about going with high-performance plugs and wires. In the meantime, I highly suggest you stick with OEM.