95SevilleSLS Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Just Curious if people use AC Delco parts... -Dusty- - 02 Seville STS, white diamond - 93 Sixty Special, Tan with vinyl top - 79 Coupe DeVille, Tan with Tan top - 06 GMC Sierra Z71, Black - 92 Silverado C1500, black and grey - 83 Chevy K10 Silverado, Black and Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev2 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Knowing when to go OEM or aftermarket is governed by experiance. BUT There are NO better parts.. I go out of my way for them when its DIY, ask for them when paying. Generally when I see the price of OEM I think aftermarket. when I see the quality of aftermarket I think OEM. I am not aware of ANY part that I would chose over OEM for quality/performance alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscisme Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 i agree with that whole thing completely, OEM price steers me towards aftermarket, aftermarket quality steers me towards OEM i guess it depends on whether you really love you car or if you dont wanna break the bank i try to go with ac delco as much as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jim Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 AC Delco when at all possible on the '06 DTS and the '06 Chevy. Matocraft on the '02 Ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyman_2 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Depends on the part. I know for a fact that I'd take EBC brake pads over OEM pads. I've recently switched back to OEM and I can't stand them. Things like the plugs, wires, and anything else on the engine I'll go with AC Delco no matter the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 I try to use ACDelco exclusively. The only way I don't buy ACDelco is if a part is only available as aftermarket or the ACDelco is too expensive. One example would be recent purchase an engine mount which was only available as an aftermarket part. However, I have a new aftermarket alternator because ACDelco is too expensive. The alternator is still running which is good since it's the 3rd or 4th one. Aftermarket alternators are generally garbage. Since I had a lifetime warranty I stuck with the aftermarket until I found a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 He, he. Mac, you make a good argument for sticking with A/C Delco, unless you like changing alternators. I'll bet you are pretty fast at it by now. I nominate you as our resident alternator changing expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 He, he. Mac, you make a good argument for sticking with A/C Delco, unless you like changing alternators. I'll bet you are pretty fast at it by now. I nominate you as our resident alternator changing expert. No thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epricedright Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 OEM all the way, besides the battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 The guru used to say that AC DELCO OEM parts have been validated to operate correctly. When you buy an aftermarket part, YOU do the validating. That said, I use only AC DELCO Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poobah Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I stick with OEM parts whenever possible except for such "consumable" items as filters, batteries, and brake pads, or if the parts are very simple and basic (items like torque strut dogbones and the like). I do insist on OEM plugs and wires and will get OEM wiper blades when the time comes (re: thread on windshield wiper chattering). I've come to realize that the OEM parts are superior in quality to aftermarket parts. If you have replace an aftermarket part again right away, the cost savings gets wiped out real fast. Happiness is owning a Cadillac with no codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95SevilleSLS Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 bodybyfisher, was it you that once said that K&N air filters were actually proven to let dirt past them? -Dusty- - 02 Seville STS, white diamond - 93 Sixty Special, Tan with vinyl top - 79 Coupe DeVille, Tan with Tan top - 06 GMC Sierra Z71, Black - 92 Silverado C1500, black and grey - 83 Chevy K10 Silverado, Black and Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev2 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Someone had to bring it up -K&N-, I think this is the only product I have ever seen addressed in A GM and FORD TSB .....want to give the dealer a reason to dismiss warranty claim this is it. But trying to tell a K&N lover the facts is like talking to a Red sox fan, they don't care its a loser, they believe. I might have a copy ov the filter comparassion thaat mentioned the lack of particle arresting by K&N vs Delco....if so will post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95SevilleSLS Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 So they're really that bad, huh? I'm sure glad I took mine out of my suburban. It had one in it when I bought it. I was really sick of oiling it and I knew that some oil had to be getting past and depositing on the MAF, so I got an AC Delco high flow. Didn't notice any difference actually. I think K&N is just a big farce...kind of like the Tornado. -Dusty- - 02 Seville STS, white diamond - 93 Sixty Special, Tan with vinyl top - 79 Coupe DeVille, Tan with Tan top - 06 GMC Sierra Z71, Black - 92 Silverado C1500, black and grey - 83 Chevy K10 Silverado, Black and Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkz71 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 AC Delco for everything, except for one part(s). The stabilizer end links. I used Moog because they have a grease zerk in each joint, also the shaft is larger in diameter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95SevilleSLS Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 AC Delco for everything, except for one part(s). The stabilizer end links. I used Moog because they have a grease zerk in each joint, also the shaft is larger in diameter. Where did you get ahold of them? -Dusty- - 02 Seville STS, white diamond - 93 Sixty Special, Tan with vinyl top - 79 Coupe DeVille, Tan with Tan top - 06 GMC Sierra Z71, Black - 92 Silverado C1500, black and grey - 83 Chevy K10 Silverado, Black and Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkz71 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 AC Delco for everything, except for one part(s). The stabilizer end links. I used Moog because they have a grease zerk in each joint, also the shaft is larger in diameter. Where did you get ahold of them? Part # K5319 for my 95. Any auto parts store can order them for you, AZ, Advance, NAPA, ect. I odered mine at a local auto parts. Had them the next day. Your 02 doesn't have this type of link, in 98 they changed to the old style long bolt/bushings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkz71 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Here's the two types, 98 & up and 95-97 Seville. Eldo's used the same link 95 to 02. 98 & up Seville 95 style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95SevilleSLS Posted March 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Cool, thanks for the info! So I'm guessing the classic bolt style doesn't cause as much problems, correct? -Dusty- - 02 Seville STS, white diamond - 93 Sixty Special, Tan with vinyl top - 79 Coupe DeVille, Tan with Tan top - 06 GMC Sierra Z71, Black - 92 Silverado C1500, black and grey - 83 Chevy K10 Silverado, Black and Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackc Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I usually go with Delco. One thing's for sure, I'll never get another off-brand alternator. My last experience was after the alt on the Blazer went out on a Saturday night. Of course everyplace good is closed on Sunday, so I went with the top $$ alt from the large chain. Figured it would probably be OK. Wrong - POS. My lights flickered the whole rest of the time I had that car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkz71 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Cool, thanks for the info! So I'm guessing the classic bolt style doesn't cause as much problems, correct? The only difference is stiffer connection between the stabilizer bar & suspension. The older syle is basically a solid connection, the 98 & up is rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK11 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 On the Old GM cars their use to be a sticker on the Air Cleaner that said "Keep your GM car all GM" That is what I do. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick7997 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Just picked up 8 PF 61 Oil Filters... And a bunch of PF 52 for my Tahoe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMachine Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 I like validating my aftermarket mufflers I think its a part by part thing really, I've had good luck with NAPA, right now though I'm getting a squeak and that overheated brake smell sometimes from my front right, so I'll have to look at that, I've had quite a battle with this "run" of brakes. The Green's Machines 1998 Deville - high mileage, keeps on going, custom cat-back exhaust 2003 Seville - stock low mileage goodness! 2004 Grand Prix GTP CompG - Smaller supercharger pulley, Ported Exhaust Manifolds, Dyno tune, etc 1998 Firebird Formula - 408 LQ9 Stroker motor swap and all sorts of go fast stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscisme Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 hmmmmm....need new intake gasket....should i go with the felpro for 50 or the oem (ac delco i assume) for 100, is it wirth the extra 50, im wicked strapped for cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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