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Originally Posted by RANDY P

This, and generally avoiding cheap parts-store parts. Once you start putting imitation (aftermarket) replacement parts on your car, it's over. GM OEM isn't really all that bad, but it costs- it's the cheap knockoff aftermarket trash and outright negligence is what kills cars.

It just happens a bit sooner with American cars.

rjp

right, the OEM parts are often quite a bit better than aftermarket. There are, of course, exceptions.

I'd also say that an OEM crate motor is probably a much better investment than your avg rebuilt motor from one of the big rebuilders.