More parts problems and we have never sold Speedmaster

[@boxjoint]

There is an old adage in my field, construction and I’m sure in many other fields. “He who spends the least, spends the most.”

[@EverythingHorsepower]

Good ain’t cheap and cheap ain’t good

[@aaadamt964]

A buddy of mine got a "good deal" on a privacy fence. $6,000. They've been out to fix it 4-5 times now and it still looks worse than most diy projects.

[@MRobichaud99]

It is a problem that is only going to get worse unfortuantely. But I think things are starting to change for the better. This step with speedmaster is huge! It's a step in the right direction.

[@EverythingHorsepower]

As consumers if we don’t support this crap we could end it

[@terryenyart5838]

Amercan/Canadian made are great products. I buy the best for my race car as I don't want to fix/repair it twice. Great video!

[@EverythingHorsepower]

Sometimes what looks like a savings turns out to be more expensive in the end

[@jp.lagrange]

I fully agree with everything you've said. My only issue is the total cost to participate in this hobby. Having 4 kids, still having a great paying career, but I still can't afford to build my own car. Without paying anyone else to fab or work on my projects it's still a stretch to afford. This hobby has become so out of reach for most people. There's a reason you only see gray hairs driving hot rods these days..

[@EverythingHorsepower]

If you look back at the quality of the builds we did 20 years ago cars were much less fancy show car kind of builds I think we should build what we can afford because everything doesn’t have to be a magazine car and frankly they aren’t that much fun to own

[@jp.lagrange]

@@EverythingHorsepower that's where I'm at with my Pontiac. Just want to drive this thing. My boss Rich Guido with the 65 GTO that's pretty well known for cross continent cruises has convinced me to just get it done.

[@EverythingHorsepower]

Fryburger says don’t get it right get it running

[@jp.lagrange]

@@EverythingHorsepower Amen

[@billness2635]

100% with you! I stopped buying from the major speed parts distributors because of the cheap Chinese knockoffs and worse, the big name manufacturers that now have their products made in China with substandard manufacturing practices and materials.

[@Kelvinbellrose]

Parts Avatar just did me dirty. Ordered a crank position sensor got a purge valve.

[@aaadamt964]

Im not sure if its just my area but local business makes it difficult to support local business. I expect and dont mind spending a bit more locally but i can't and wont pay 700% mark up. My local mower/ hardware store charged me almost $100 for a deck spindle and had to order it. It broke before MY CUSTOMER finished mowing their lawn. I looked it up online and bought the exact same spindle for $14. Theyre a Milwaukee dealer but qll the boxes and displays are covered in dust. Why? Because their prices are 5× the price of home depot.

[@EverythingHorsepower]

Definitely business owners have a responsibility to be competitive and fair but can charge a bit more if it’s backed up by good service

[@greggarson9085]

Bough a new Carter water pump had no impeller installed

[@EverythingHorsepower]

That’s the best one yet

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

BUT I WANT IT NOW,AND I ONLY HAVE LITTLE MONIES. CORPORATIONS HAVE PUSHED THIS JUNK IN FRONT OF CUSTOMERS AND I THINK 60% OF PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO TAKE A RISK NOT KNOWING THAT PROBLEMS ARE LURKING. ALL THE OLD HOT RODDERS 50 PLUS YEARS OLD KNOW WHERE TO SPEND THEIR MONEY.

[@EverythingHorsepower]

I don’t like the idea of being 58 years old but the wisdom that comes with it helps my attitude about getting old

[@onehot57]

Man you are 200% rite God bless you for doing this video! Fitech is a fine example of Chinese JUNK !

[@onehot57]

Man you are 200% rite God bless you for doing this video!

[@FordMustang1969Restomod]

You are 100% correct! We must stop all crap flooding our hobby it destroys companies and our cars! I guess you noticed what happened to Broader Performance and how Speedmasters just copying he’s product! It’s got to be stopped.

[@EverythingHorsepower]

That was a crazy story even putting their name on the part

[@pizzandoughnutspage7817]

We live in the age of instant gratification, people are not willing to save up enough money to buy great parts. I still have parts left over from the 80’s that still work great. Manufacturers that build overseas are not interested in your satisfaction, only they have your money in there hand. The parts I have were damn expensive, and required sacrifice to purchase but other generations of people have to have it now, even if it’s JUNK!

[@EverythingHorsepower]

I wish I could say you’re wrong

[@tjtrantham8192]

It about the dollar not about the car or car people

[@mikeohde8275]

It set me back a couple years and what was a father son build now only me to finish the project as my father passed away in December and I am now finally getting it ready to try it again after investing 21 grand for my engine and another 14 grand in transmission not including the rest of the drivetrain only to hopefully enjoy it for at least what invested into it my tires are expired so I’m waiting to get a new /new set almost 15 years later

[@EverythingHorsepower]

That’s a long term project I hope it works out for you

[@advancedautomotivemachine4791]

I hate to say it guys but I blame the consumer, period. 90% of them want the least expensive part they can find. They just don't get it. No matter how much we try to convince them they will not listen.

[@EverythingHorsepower]

I’m afraid that’s true

[@mikeohde8275]

I feel the same way about the transmission I purchased from some high end mopar mega torque trans with a gear vendor under/overdrive out of Canada that I spent 12000$ and didn’t get 16 miles out of and twisted the entire main shaft and the manufacturer told me it was my converter so I put my old trans and converter to prove it to no be the converter and spent another 2 grand and rebuilt it myself instead of paying duty’s and shipping fees to still have Rubish

[@EverythingHorsepower]

I hate that people don’t stand behind their products

[@slowestturbovortec]

The reason that these old brands don't care about name and heritage is because they are being bought up by private equity. Holley is a good example of this but far from the only one. Outside of Marketing and IP, these corporations have no connection or concern for the name. Though it costs a lot more, buying from the small companies that specialize in specific parts is the key to getting good parts and service. I could have saved a ton with my last swap buying a generic harness. I went with BP automotive because I don't like tracing issues. The money spent on the front end is saved over the life of the part. I'll buy some inexpensive parts but fuel system, wiring, and boost regulation are areas where a minor failure can do major damage.

[@EverythingHorsepower]

100%

[@jims2286]

We used to get domestic parts made wrong in the aircraft industry Too.

[@EverythingHorsepower]

You’re right things get screwed up here to but it’s a hell of a lot easier to get ahead of QC close to home than overseas

[@markbulva4188]

This is my latest gripe. Bought a turbo back system from magnaflow because it was all stainless. Get it installed and it wasn’t complete. Contact magnaflow and they admit in an email their cat back kit wasn’t a cat back kit but a resonator back kit. But advertised as cat back. Grrrrr

[@EverythingHorsepower]

They had false advertising and wouldn’t help you at all ?

[@stevecr8934]

Decided to completely rebuild my 93 Silverado apposed to buying a new truck. Invested around $10,000 for New radiator Frt End Engine trans seals to all wheel seals and bearings. When I got to electronic computer sensors, tps etc. I had to literally dig my old Delco parts out of the trash after 3 different foreign made trash sensors were installed. Cheap Parts are Cheap. Just say NO.

[@EverythingHorsepower]

I wish we had the option of buying better parts sometimes the junk is all that’s available

[@gordonborsboom7460]

Support the small manufacturers of speed parts if you can find them. The large ones are run by accountants whose jobs rely on them making profit for the company regardless of brand damage. Or learn to make it yourself like a true hot rodder

[@EverythingHorsepower]

100%

[@russellfuchs7903]

It is not a problem with made in America but a problem with the fact that nobody wants to make parts in America. Just a cog in the wheel of a product made in America but I am a part of that. It is more about the money than it is about the pride. But how can I be about the pride when I am trying to provide for my family and being just a cog in the wheel isn't paying the bills. It gets tricky. I am very particular at work when those around me are not. Very frustrating. I know where you're from and this is not your gig but think you get it.

[@RustyorBroken]

Buy once cry once.

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

So they put a sticker on the box that says "made in the USA", and you believe it? ROFL.. OK! ha ha

[@25vrd48]

I dislike Scamazon because lots of times you don't really know exactely who your getting the stuff from .

[@EverythingHorsepower]

And the fact some stuff is just plain fake

[@Jason-kn3tw]

I always get a laugh when yt videos go on about not buying Chinese parts , one look around your workshop would find all sorts made in china Go look inside your house As for coping parts , all parts are coping , where do we think they get the specs from , any new block, head , crank etc is copied from the original Using someone else name is a no no though It's all copied, it's all china

[@EverythingHorsepower]

The only reason there’s any truth to your statement is the consumers fault and that’s the point of the video

[@toddbrun]

Church Boys Racing has provide us with some great parts for my Chevy II - all American made. @Mr67Church

[@EverythingHorsepower]

That’s true

[@VitoVisintini]

$18 Bucks to place an order??? Cut Canada off for parts...

[@EverythingHorsepower]

What do you mean by 18 bucks to place an order