I want to change the spark plug wires after 12 years for my 1.6 impreza. I know they have not been over there but the block and heads are the same as a 1.8 only the pistons are different as far as i know (the have the same bore).

The 1.6 was shipped in europe from 1992 - 2003 when it got replaced by the 1.5r. The 1.8 was short lived and only found from 1991 - 1996 in impreza and legacy, but that aside.

 

The options I have:

Original wires from the dealer: get charged about 30 euros per piece!!!!!

Then there is ebay/amazon and other internet shops which offer more friendly prices (about 50 euro a set), but which ones to take. I know it is either OE or NGK, so NGK it is.

However they are many different ones:

 

4 straight coil connectors: NGK FX58

found on us website for 1997 1.8 impreza L

 

2 straight and 2 bend coil connectors: NGK RC-FX49

http://www.ngkntk.nl/nl/productzoeker/produktfinder/PKW/ZUENDKABEL/SUBARU/IMPREZA%2BSTUFENHECK%2B%2528GC%2529%2B1.6%2BI/RC-FX49/18643/

 

2 straight and 2 bend coil connectors: NGK RC-FE39 http://www.ngkntk.nl/nl/productzoeker/produktfinder/PKW/ZUENDKABEL/SUBARU/IMPREZA%2BSTATION%2BWAGON%2B%2528GF%2529%2B1.6%2BI%2B4WD/RC-FE39/18638/

 

4 straight coil connectors for 1995 1.8 and all 2.0: NGK RC-FX31

http://www.ngkntk.nl/nl/productzoeker/produktfinder/PKW/ZUENDKABEL/SUBARU/IMPREZA%2BSTUFENHECK%2B%2528GC%2529%2B1.8/RC-FX31/18645/

 

Did the heads change during the times for the soch. I know my old 2.0 from 1991 had the spark plugs under an angle from the top. My 1.6 the spark plugs are in line with the pistons so they go middle in the valve cover.

And besides from the rather empty engine bay they are definitely straight from the coilpack

I don't think any of the USDM models have the coilpack off center with that style of wires. Looks like a basic 2.2/1.8 wire type but longer on one side and shorter on the other.

Ok visited a shop today and asked for a 4 cable set from NKG.

Costs 154 euros (212 USD). Is this acceptable? I have the feeling I am going to be ripped off. How much does a set of 4 costs in USA?

Thanks for the info.

Ok visited a shop today and asked for a 4 cable set from NKG.

Costs 154 euros (212 USD). Is this acceptable? I have the feeling I am going to be ripped off. How much does a set of 4 costs in USA?

Thanks for the info.

 

Last time I bought a set of plug wires from subaru for my 2.2 they were somewhere around $50 to $60.

Sounds expensive to me but I don't know if we can be a fair judge of that. Maybe try ebay or something like that in your country? Shipping in can't be that expensive.