> IMHO This is a actually a little more complex than are there quality
> non-OEM parts. If you know which brands are OEM suppliers or produce
> quality parts than you can save money on parts buying them from discount
> parts houses. The kicker is you can still have problems with proper
> application (fit ) because you are almost always using a third person's
> cross reference and not the actual part manufactures catalogue. i.e. GMB
> makes good quality water pumps, but try to buy the correct pump for your
> 2000 from a parts store like Pep Boys and .... You have to be more critical
> of getting the proper fit when you don't buy parts from a Roadster or Nissan
> specialist.
Phil
>
> Subject: non-OG parts
>
> >What do you guys think about using non-Datsun parts on Roadsters? Do you
> >guys opt for factory parts when given the choice or do you just go for the
> >less expensive alternative? This question pretty much goes for all parts
> >from brakes to, i guess, engines.
> >
> >I'm asking this, just to see if there is any REAL difference in quality
> >and performace. I tend to go for the less expensive part, but that's just
> >'cause I gotta pay tuition and all.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Denis Jiron
> >'68 1600
> >Northridge, CA
> >
> >
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