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Originally Posted by LTb1ow
While I agree with your points you have made good sir, I will say that stock parts are designed for longevity and passing certain tests, IE safety and emmisions being the big hitters. I can guarentee OE stuff goes through a much more rigorous vibration and expected life span design process and test procedure than say coated pacesetter headers etc.
Now, aftermarket parts sacrifice this in many cases, with removing the cars origanal ability to A) run for an almost indefinite period of time without the need for adjustment, or replacement B) Pass all inspection tests assuming the state actually performed safety and or emissions testing
Most middle of teh line aftermarket parts will not last nearly as long as OE stuff before they start to wear out, or even worse fail. Newer engines, GM V8 wise are coming with more efficient exhaust manifolds and other parts, so the aftermarket for that niche may need to work harder to justify the need to replace stock parts anymore.
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Some good points here but with all of the competition in the line of product at topic, you can easily distinguish between the cheap, the affordable, and the top of the line. All will have pros and cons associated with them as we all know. Fram uses inferior materials to put out a filter at an affordable price in hopes that they reach a larger consumer base that is simply price hunting. Excessive advertisement also helps sell their brand, but doesn't help produce a better product. Same goes for say car insurance. Geico, progressive, etc advertise like crazy and give you lower rates but nickle and dime body shops to use the bottom of the line components when repairing. NJ Manufacturers and others pay for the oem components but you never see them advertising????
That's my take.