JOEYD2005 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hi Everyone, This is my first post to the Forum although I have been reading for quite some time. First of all, I would like to thank all of you that take the time to post. Your information is invaluable. I have a 1996 LS400. I would like to do a full tune-up (Distributor Caps & Rotors, Fuel Filter, Plugs & Wires). Regarding the ignition wires, would you recommend that I purchase original Lexus wires (Part No. 9091922379 for $121 @ Park Place Lexus) or aftermarket OEM wires (ProSpark OEM replacement wires for $69 on Ebay)? Thanks Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hi Everyone,This is my first post to the Forum although I have been reading for quite some time. First of all, I would like to thank all of you that take the time to post. Your information is invaluable. I have a 1996 LS400. I would like to do a full tune-up (Distributor Caps & Rotors, Fuel Filter, Plugs & Wires). Regarding the ignition wires, would you recommend that I purchase original Lexus wires (Part No. 9091922379 for $121 @ Park Place Lexus) or aftermarket OEM wires (ProSpark OEM replacement wires for $69 on Ebay)? Thanks Again If you don't use OEM you will pay and pay, Did I mention PAY ? There are some things that you never mess with and the ignition is one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLex Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I believe Denso are OEM . I just bought plugs $50 something and wires $86 at sparkplug.com and caps/rotors for $50 something at irontoad.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
python Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 do not use anything but oem for tune up parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrome04 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I wouldn't mind some wires either.. does anyone work at a dealership that can get a hook up on the price? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingupblacktop Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Joey, DC & Python are right on the money. Rule of thumb - don't sweat the small stuff. In other words, if it's cheap enough, stay with OEM. When it starts getting pricey and isn't a critical core component, compare aftermarket with an eye on quality. You'll enjoy the low price until the low quality causes a failure. Also, "If it's worth doing in the first place, then it's worth doing right"! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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