Valves: Go with OEM or OEM-"equivalent"
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Valves: Go with OEM or OEM-"equivalent" There's a significant disparity between prices with OEM valves and OEM-equivalents. Is it worthy to spend the dough or would the cheaper ones suffice?
GMPartsDirect.com (OEM's)
Intake Valve: $15.67
Exhaust Valve: $14.94
Total: $244.88
RockAuto.com (Brand: Sealed Power)
Intake Valve: $4.53
Exhaust Valve: $7.86
Total: $99.12
GMPartsDirect.com (OEM's)
Intake Valve: $15.67
Exhaust Valve: $14.94
Total: $244.88
RockAuto.com (Brand: Sealed Power)
Intake Valve: $4.53
Exhaust Valve: $7.86
Total: $99.12
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Good idea - didn't think about that. I checked and can't find a price for the set. I'm not sure if they sell them as a set or not.
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No, that's not really true. There are plenty of problems with the OEM valves, like the tips cracking for example. The aftermarket makes valves better suited to take the abuse of more demanding engine combinations.
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If anyone could find me a part number for a set of valves, that would be greatly appreciated.
yes the guys at WCCH talked me into getting rid of my OEM valves and upgrading to a 1 piece Stainless Steel for the type of power and driving I want to do... (turbo build)
If you want a set of stock replacement that aren't half bad, the Manley Racemaster work well, and may be slightly lighter. I don't think they are any cheaper.
I wanted inconel for my build, richard and dave said it wasnt needed... no turbo car that drives on the street needs inconel valves were there exact words... plus they are a 2 piece valve by nature and are not as durable as a 1 piece valve is as far as long term abuse goes..
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Ok Richard finally emailed me with:
"We only install the parts we sell. He can go straight to our supplier. We use SI Valves and REV valves. You can find links to them from our links page on our website. The part numbers are as follows: 2.02" intake SL1170, 1.57" exhaust SL1169. Let me kow if you have any trouble Chris."
"We only install the parts we sell. He can go straight to our supplier. We use SI Valves and REV valves. You can find links to them from our links page on our website. The part numbers are as follows: 2.02" intake SL1170, 1.57" exhaust SL1169. Let me kow if you have any trouble Chris."
