Im rebuilding my head & im not sure if i should go with OEM keepers or with an aftermarket brand ! Ive been told that the OEM's are really strong but id like to get a couple different opinions ! This will be a turbo set-up & im going for 600whp ! Also a daily driver too ! Any help would be much appreciated! Thanx


Modified by DC2WhiteBoy2103 at 2:40 PM 12/18/2007

 

I'm debating the very same thing. Hope some one with a knowledge on this issue can chimp in.

 

Who makes aftermarket keepers? Of all the motors I have gone through, OEM keepers have never failed.

 

Supertech makes 10 degree keepers that are only compatible with thier valvetrain

Manley makes 7 degree keepers that work with OEM parts and most aftermarket (provided they are 7 degree)

The difference between OEM and aftermarket in this instance is OEM are made from stamped steel, aftermarket are machined which is stronger and possibly more durable. I say possibly because OEM stuff lasts 100K or more for a reason....but that is a different issue.

Care to explain why this is in the ITR forum?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dyingwish &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">.....Care to explain why this is in the ITR forum?</TD></TR></TABLE>For me, this involves my JDM Type R motor build. For the OP, he probably think ITR guys know best. Thanks for the info

 

To be honest....i thought i posted it in the Integra forum . But i did it kinda quick so my mistake ! Not really that big a deal though !

 

Thanx for the info bro ! This is actully for a turbo set-up & im aiming for about 600whp . Which i should have put on there but do u still think oem will be good ? Daily driver too.....lemme know - thanx

 

Just purchase new OEM.

 

^^truth. Many many motors were build before the option to replace with aftermarket keepers arose. They've held up perfectly, aside from the occasional faulty installation. Good luck?

 

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I hope you have another car or good public transportation.

 

im just curious on how many people who have claimed high HP cars (i mean, 600hp is a freakin lot, 'specially for FWD) actually went through with it, and also achieved their high number. and kept it drivable.

 

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I actually did with my old CRX, this was back in 99...

 

No need for another car or public trans. Its not like im leaving the boost @ 20 psi ! Boost will be low for daily driving ! And my friend had a 500whp civic thats a daily driver as well !

 

Believe it or not...plent have done it & you just met me...... ill be doing that easily ! 600WHP isnt too bad for a fully built motor ...... it is a lot of hp but it can be done & ill be doing it

 

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haha everything in my engine is all original (engine has never been opened up except for the valve cover off for various things), and I've got 260K on the clock!