here an example of why after market evan. we were heading out to the track and we stopped for a caliper bleed screw for the 81 camero. gm cost wholesale was 13 dollars, aftermarket one was 89 cent, manufactured at the same place.
This is what I was thinking as I got a after market mirror for my grand am and GM want 279.00 I went to a Auto wholesaler and got it for 57.99 and was the same mirror.
So this would be a way for teams to save a few bucks if they could do this for the majority of the parts they use without getting garbage parts?
here an example of why after market evan. we were heading out to the track and we stopped for a caliper bleed screw for the 81 camero. gm cost wholesale was 13 dollars, aftermarket one was 89 cent, manufactured at the same place.
Yes OEM and "after market" are basically the same part but here is the difference. When GM or Ford or whatever contracts with a parts manufacturer they have a guaranteed quality contract. That is OEM are generally first run and more QC. Generic are usually what is left over from an OEM run or using molds etc after an OEM run contract is done. That is why they are the 'same' part. Now am I saying that OEM is better quality. Hell no. Just that this is the way it is supposed to work.
not really evan, unless its entry level there is very little stock in stockcar anymore.
not really evan, unless its entry level there is very little stock in stockcar anymore.
It really depends upon the part you are replacing, when it comes to chassis and steering components for instance - the aftermarket companies do alot of r&d on problems with OEM part designs and usually offer a heavy duty replacement for inherent issues. Â The same holds true for some ignition and emission controls components, the aftermarket companies have identified design issues and made the necessary changes and offer a better than OEM part.
As far as engine parts are concerned, there is usually no advantage in going back to the manufacturer because most parts are available in the aftermarket and are much more economical compared to the original parts. Long story short - I would suggest calling a reputable jobber first and leave the OEM guys as a last resort.
Cheers,
Randy