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Vacuum relays - $$$$ vs $
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Drifting
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Vacuum relays - $$$$ vs $
Are the more expense ones worth it? It seems every vendor sells both. The cheap ones are about 1/3 of the expensive ones.
I need to replace all three in my 71. No, I can't rebuild them. They're too far gone.
I need to replace all three in my 71. No, I can't rebuild them. They're too far gone.
Drifting
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In past times, I would tend to agree with Easy Mike. But, with the '*****-nilly' aftermarket parts business the way it is these days, there is no consistency on the hi-priced parts being significantly better. I believe the "costlier is better" approach does hold true for critical "hard" parts, like steering/suspension items...as long as you purchase a known-good brand. For other parts...not so much.
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From a sales point I'd have to say no... go with the cheap relay, the higher priced ones are not worth it. There are several manufacturers of this imported valve and the one we carry now has a perfect sales to return ratio. Zero returns year to date and over 150 pcs sold.
We used to get these from a different supplier and boy they were a nightmare.
IMHO,
Willcox
We used to get these from a different supplier and boy they were a nightmare.
IMHO,
Willcox
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Drifting
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From: Roseville CA
From a sales point I'd have to say no... go with the cheap relay, the higher priced ones are not worth it. There are several manufacturers of this imported valve and the one we carry now has a perfect sales to return ratio. Zero returns year to date and over 150 pcs sold.
We used to get these from a different supplier and boy they were a nightmare.
IMHO,
Willcox
We used to get these from a different supplier and boy they were a nightmare.
IMHO,
Willcox
Order placed for three.
