i'm going to do a tune up on my 97 pathfinder. cap rotor plugs and wires. any suggestions on part brand names? Bosch, beck/arnley, airtex, standard motor products, which would be the good for the cap and rotor

NGK spark Plugs.. Thats what the vech calls for, I have seen problems with the Bosch, They have different thread pitch. Oh stay away from champions also.

Only run ngk, use factory parts whenever possible. If that avenue is too pricey see if there is a Japan auto parts supply store in town, buy from them. They only stock parts for asian vehicles, and many times it's the same parts just not in the fancy factory boxes.