MR2 Roadster Owners Club

The Workshop => Performance Related => Topic started by: Comer on June 10, 2003, 12:05

Title: Spark Plugs
Post by: Comer on June 10, 2003, 12:05
Has anyone tried different spark plugs on their '2.  Are there any alternatives to the stock ones?

I've used NGK, Champion etc on previous cars and there were no noticeable difference in performance but they tended to last a fair bit longer.
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Post by: Anonymous on June 10, 2003, 12:25
I know you can get Iridium TRD ones, but i think they are around £15+ EACH!   s:shock: :shock: s:shock:  

Not sure how much of a difference they would make?
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Post by: Comer on June 10, 2003, 12:31
Of course I forgot about TRD I've just seen them on the Fensport website.
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Post by: Anonymous on June 10, 2003, 14:55
how many spark plugs do we need ???

and how do you fit them ???
i know there electrical but they dont produce sound so i havent got a clue ??

i know you need a special spanner to take them out but i cant see them they must be under the plastic trim am i write??? cant even see the HT lead !   s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
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Post by: markiii on June 10, 2003, 17:06
Iridium plugs (made for toyota by denso) are standard equipment. There is some debate as to whether they are better than platinum or just last longer.

However there is a reason to have plugs that last a long time and I'm tempted to say have them changed by the dealer.

The roadster has individual direct ignition coils mounted above each plug, these are quite delicate and hence why you can't see the plug. At least if MrT balls it up they have to pay for it. Not sure I'd want to risk doing my own.

Mark.
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Post by: Anonymous on June 10, 2003, 21:14
 s:shock: :shock: s:shock:   Markii not gona do it   s:shock: :shock: s:shock:  

F*ck that then im not even gona try   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:   Must be very very hard LOL

Cheers for the advise   s:D :D s:D