Re: aftermarket vs OEM
Some aftermarket parts are as good as - or in some cases (rare) - better than OE. Some are not as good. Sometimes the aftermarket supplier is forced (or chooses) to get parts from a different supplier. They may or may not be the same as what you bought before. Experience is the only way to know. As a general rule of thumb with water pumps and carb kits you usually get what you pay for. <br /><br />Sometimes the aftermarket part isnt the same. Take for example the V6 Evin/John water pumps. If a V6 requires a high volume kit but the aftermarket kit is a standard pump you could end up with problems.<br /><br />Look at the warranty. If the pump fails and the motor overheats and scuffs pistons, are they going to rebuild your powerhead or simply give you another pump kit?<br /><br />Lots to consider....
