{"product_id":"ngk-spark-plug-sets-3vze-1988-1995-4runner","title":"NGK Iridium IX Spark Plug Set | 3VZ-E (1988-95 4Runner)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNGK Iridium IX Spark Plug Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1988–1995 Toyota 4Runner with the 3VZ-E engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNGK Iridium IX spark plug sets provide a year-specific six-plug service set for the 3VZ-E V6. Both offered configurations are factory-pregapped to \u003cstrong\u003e0.032 in (0.8 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching the Toyota service specification for the verified stock application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1988 uses a different NGK Iridium IX plug configuration from 1989–1995.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the Vehicle Year Range that matches the 4Runner model year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete six-plug set\u003c\/strong\u003e for one 3VZ-E V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory-pregapped:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.032 in (0.8 mm) for both offered configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIridium IX construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e fine-wire iridium center electrode design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-specific selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e separate 1988 and 1989–1995 configurations for the verified applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1988–1989 Toyota 4Runner — 1st Gen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1988:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3VZ-E, 4WD — 1988-specific spark plug configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1989:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3VZ-E, 4WD — 1989–1995 spark plug configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1990–1995 Toyota 4Runner — 2nd Gen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1990–1995:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3VZ-E, 2WD \/ 4WD — 1989–1995 spark plug configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1988 and 1989 use different Iridium IX configurations.\u003c\/strong\u003e Select the exact year range shown in the product option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth offered configurations are supplied at the verified \u003cstrong\u003e0.032 in (0.8 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e factory preset for the stock 3VZ-E application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine-swapped or modified ignition setups should be matched to the installed engine and ignition configuration rather than chassis year alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridium IX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistor Spark Plug Set\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3VZ-E\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread:\u003c\/strong\u003e M14 × 1.25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread Reach:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 mm (3\/4 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeat Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gasket \/ flat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHex Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mm (5\/8 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGK 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Preset:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.032 in (0.8 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 spark plugs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Spark Plug Is Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrefer DENSO?\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want a conventional nickel spark plug, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/denso-spark-plug-sets-3vze-1988-1995-4runner\"\u003eDENSO 3VZ-E Spark Plug Sets for the Toyota 4Runner\u003c\/a\u003e offer Standard U-Groove for factory-style service and value. 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