smokedaddy

what is the difference between brand name performance upgrades and aftermarket no name brands and if i found something from a brand other than aem,injen,comptech for example how will i know if i'm getting quality?

93HybridCX

You won't know if it will be quality or not. Remember "you get what you pay for" so its best to get quality name brand stuff. h:

senseiturtle

Depends on what it is.

If you're talking about intakes, then its pretty much all the same, as long as you get a high quality air filter.

If you're talking about chips, cams, internals, or something more important to the engine, never skimp out on quality.

93Hybrid's right. You get what you pay for, but sometimes it comes down to... " how much is that AEM sticker worth ? "

DVPGSR

Chances are the eBay brand parts are just cheaper knockoffs of the branded stuff. Most companies (AEM, Comptech, DC, etc.) have an R&D team and testing facilities and build sound quality products.

Like 93HybridCX said, you get what you pay for.

Snoopy

https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...ht=aftermarket

smokedaddy

thank you all of your responses were very helpful but i think ill go with the brand name stuff for now

Spec R

and if you got the cheaper parts in a rush in the beginning modification stages of your car, you'll regret it later, and spend more money getting the brand name after the cheap-o stuff disappoints u. be patient, and do it right the first time.

smokedaddy

I agree your right

Spec R

:thumbup: just be patient, and it will pay off later. i say go suspension first, but then again i tell everyone that.

aphex

yeah.. suspension first.. go with intake after that, and get headers/exhaust at the same time for the last of your beggining mods