 Doing a different tune up |
 Jul 30, 2011 - 11:15 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 20, '08 From East Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Hey guys, this is my first tune up on my 'new' engine (rebuilt 10K ago (a year ago). I want to replace it with performance wires, plugs, cap and rotor.
Here's my questions: Plugs: I'll prolly use NGK Iridiums Wires: Please advise on a good 'performance' set?? Cap and Rotor: Is a performance set worth it?? I had a P&P on the cyl head along with a full header to back exhaust. I have cams on the way. My header causes the engine bay to get hot so I need performance heat resistant wires if possible too. What do you guys think?? |
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Jul 30, 2011 - 11:31 AM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
i used OEM stuff, up to and over 300WHP on the 5sfte, with no issues.
none of that aftermarket stuff is gonna gain you any power, or be any more reliable than OEM stuff. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Jul 30, 2011 - 12:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '08 From East Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
That's definitely good to know then. Can I get OEM grade stuff at autozone or online? I think Toyota wants over $200 in OEM parts, maybe more.
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Jul 30, 2011 - 1:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
OEM means Toyota parts. Get your wires, cap, rotor, oil filters, etc there. Develop a relationship with your parts guy. Maybe he will give u a discount after a while, mine did(25% off). But, use OEM all the way and NGK plugs from a parts store.
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Jul 30, 2011 - 2:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '08 From East Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Yeah I know what OEM meant man, just curious if I could get parts that were equal at AZ or something. I did check with my Toyota parts guy and totaled it all to $190 but I got it anyway. Thanks guys!
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Jul 30, 2011 - 8:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
there are very few things from AZ that u can get that are as good or close to OEM. those being plugs, wheel beaings (timkin) ball joints(IMO) wiper blades, fluids. WALMART if u have them is cheapest on Mobil1
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Jul 31, 2011 - 2:58 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 15, '02 From Tasmania(Australia) Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Jul 30, 2011 - 11:52 AM)  OEM means Toyota parts. Get your wires, cap, rotor, oil filters, etc there. Develop a relationship with your parts guy. Maybe he will give u a discount after a while, mine did(25% off). But, use OEM all the way and NGK plugs from a parts store. Listen to this guy. OEM ftw -------------------- ST205 Group A Rallye GT-Four, #61 of 77............600hp GT3582r
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Jul 31, 2011 - 4:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '05 From Richmond, B.C. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Alternately, get it from an online Toyota retailer, such as 1sttoyotaparts.com or www.lithiatoyotaparts.com, both of which are operated by Toyota dealerships but sell parts at online prices.
Some of the more common parts will come in at or below those of aftermarket brands. |
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Jul 31, 2011 - 7:42 AM
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
yea, lithia or concelli, or 1sttoyota...all of them will discount the price to a much more realistic number.
-------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
13.6@108MPH, 5SFTE Powered |
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Jul 31, 2011 - 10:04 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I like getting it from my dealer cause i get close to online prices AND no shipping charges and most parts are there over night
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Jul 31, 2011 - 2:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '08 From East Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Good tip on the websites although I couldn't find a wire set for my 2.2 - they only had them for the 1.8 celica. What about these though?? Performance Wires
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Aug 1, 2011 - 8:13 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
Oem is nice but tune up is a tune up with parts that meet oem. those tune up stuff doesnt really give u any performance its just maintenance really. never noticed anything significant with just that stuff u mentioned.
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