Engine sesors brands VS Quality ????
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Engine sesors brands VS Quality ???? What brand engine sensors are you guys using?
All I own is GMs and all the sensors I buy for all my vehicles are AC Delco.
Need to buy sensors for my latest build (GM engine) and was wondering if any of you use other brands including ebay cheap-Os.
All I own is GMs and all the sensors I buy for all my vehicles are AC Delco.
Need to buy sensors for my latest build (GM engine) and was wondering if any of you use other brands including ebay cheap-Os.
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I won't use ebay cheeeeepo ANYTHING.
However, ALL of the OEM-grade brands - Bosch, Denso, etc. - seem to be as good as any of the GM or ex-GM (such as AC Delco) brands. AC Delco as a mfr isn't owned by GM and hasn't been since the 90s; it's been the property of Delphi (a "bad GM" spinoff before that name came into existence) and then its various successor companies (Aptiv I think they call themselves now?). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACDelco Not sure whether that company actually even owns any mfg facilities AT ALL anymore. Bosch owns the patent for O2 sensors for example, and licenses it to everyone else.
Additionally, I seriously doubt that ANY of the "brands" actually "makes" everything that they put in a box with their name on it. I'm sure there are companies that specialize in making them, or parts of them, that supply to many of the "box" companies.
Same as with spark plugs. I think people put ENTIRELY too much emphasis on the brand.
However, ALL of the OEM-grade brands - Bosch, Denso, etc. - seem to be as good as any of the GM or ex-GM (such as AC Delco) brands. AC Delco as a mfr isn't owned by GM and hasn't been since the 90s; it's been the property of Delphi (a "bad GM" spinoff before that name came into existence) and then its various successor companies (Aptiv I think they call themselves now?). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACDelco Not sure whether that company actually even owns any mfg facilities AT ALL anymore. Bosch owns the patent for O2 sensors for example, and licenses it to everyone else.
Additionally, I seriously doubt that ANY of the "brands" actually "makes" everything that they put in a box with their name on it. I'm sure there are companies that specialize in making them, or parts of them, that supply to many of the "box" companies.
Same as with spark plugs. I think people put ENTIRELY too much emphasis on the brand.
I definitely like Denso quality and attention to detail.
Example, I put a pair of Denso 02's in my TA, the Denso's came with anti-seize, where a hair shorter, had first thread tapered for easy first try threading. They were easier to install than the prior set of Bosch 02's.
Generally, I will go with a NAPA brand if in doubt. Used to favor GM/AC Delco but as mentioned above that brand doesn't seem to be quiet what it used to be.
Sensor wise, I won't use anything from Fleabay/ Ebay. Likewise, I avoid the "cheapest" price sensors at AutoZone, Advance Auto etc if I have to use their house brands.
Learned to avoid cheapo parts after getting a bottom barrel distributor cap and rotor a long time ago
Example, I put a pair of Denso 02's in my TA, the Denso's came with anti-seize, where a hair shorter, had first thread tapered for easy first try threading. They were easier to install than the prior set of Bosch 02's.
Generally, I will go with a NAPA brand if in doubt. Used to favor GM/AC Delco but as mentioned above that brand doesn't seem to be quiet what it used to be.
Sensor wise, I won't use anything from Fleabay/ Ebay. Likewise, I avoid the "cheapest" price sensors at AutoZone, Advance Auto etc if I have to use their house brands.
Learned to avoid cheapo parts after getting a bottom barrel distributor cap and rotor a long time ago
