what source are you using for GM parts?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manassas VA
There used to be a guy on here (Jeff Koop) and another guy (Jason ?) who worked for GM dealerships. They offered decent prices to forum members and had reasonable shipping prices. Does anybody know of anyone like this?
Safety Car
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From: Dale City VA
Team Owner
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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Gene Culley of GMpartshouse is a supporting vendor and there is also Ken Fichtner (owner of Ken Fichtner Chevrolet in Laurel, MT) who has his own section in the Professional News, Articles, and Tips section of the Forum.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manassas VA
Heck my local chevy dealer was cheaper and they are in stock. FWIW I am looking for LS1 lifters
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Le Mans Master
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Will,
I checked them as well and they do offer discounts but still I could get the lifters from jegs for the best price. BTW, I think that is the last thing I need before you assemble the motor.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manassas VA
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Le Mans Master
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Race Director
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Cliff notes on what they did to me:
They substituted a remanufactured 'optispark' distributor, of a different p/n, in place of the 1104032 part number optispark I ordered. They did this without my authorization and refused to take it back. This remanufactured optispark had a broken optical sensor and worked for about 2 minutes in my car. They still refused to take it back or do anything claiming I installed it.
They are flat out ****s in my book.
Burning Brakes
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From: Naples Campania
I've used rock auto for awhile now. So far, I have ordered several parts for the following cars.
1992 Audi 80 (euro)
1989 Mini Classic
1991 Corvette
2001 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi
2005 BMW 325i
I have NEVER had a problem AT ALL with rock auto. They are basically like the amazon.com of auto parts. A lot of it comes from other suppliers, but there are multiple options so you can pick everything from the cheapest one to better-than-OEM spec parts.
Of course, the site sponsors are also great choices! I always stay as far away from dealerships as possible.
1992 Audi 80 (euro)
1989 Mini Classic
1991 Corvette
2001 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi
2005 BMW 325i
I have NEVER had a problem AT ALL with rock auto. They are basically like the amazon.com of auto parts. A lot of it comes from other suppliers, but there are multiple options so you can pick everything from the cheapest one to better-than-OEM spec parts.
Of course, the site sponsors are also great choices! I always stay as far away from dealerships as possible.
Former Vendor
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From: Lewes DE
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manassas VA
Kevin,
I will keep you in mind on my next order. I already ordered from Jegs this time. But FWIW their prices were a little better then yours. The lifters (12499225) were $121.99 and $12.99 handling with free shipping. Yours was $125.00 and $14.95 shipping. About $5.00 difference.
Former Vendor
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From: Lewes DE
Kevin,
I will keep you in mind on my next order. I already ordered from Jegs this time. But FWIW their prices were a little better then yours. The lifters (12499225) were $121.99 and $12.99 handling with free shipping. Yours was $125.00 and $14.95 shipping. About $5.00 difference.
Sounds good
Racer
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From: Carrollton Tx.
i would like to find a ONE STOP place to get some parts without going all over the place.. but hard to find someone to have it all.. I need IMMEDIATLY
hooker headers 2457
gm intake 12363407
bolt kit 12367959
intake gasket kit 12366985
flex plate 10185034
starter gm 9000852
distributor 93440806
dist. connector 8917052
starter bolts 12338064
powertrax (richmond) 92-0788-3005
3.73 gears (richmond) 49-0039-1
this is for a zz502 build going into 69 camaro
hooker headers 2457
gm intake 12363407
bolt kit 12367959
intake gasket kit 12366985
flex plate 10185034
starter gm 9000852
distributor 93440806
dist. connector 8917052
starter bolts 12338064
powertrax (richmond) 92-0788-3005
3.73 gears (richmond) 49-0039-1
this is for a zz502 build going into 69 camaro
Racer
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From: Carrollton Tx.
To ROCK with great pricing would always be better, lol......
and damn this 502 got up there quick... so saving what i can is important.. I have found GmPerformanceMotor.com has some fairly good pricing, and not that far off from gmpd, but they say best price match guarantee, so im gonna give them a shout in morning, and if they match gmpd and have the parts in stock, then its a instant order...
Rockauto.com, had a crazy good price on the distributor, so they get that one, and advanceautoparts.com had a good price on the headers, AND with a promo code found online, you get a additional 20% off.. So theres the header purchase.. so leaves the GM performance parts.. and Richmond.
and damn this 502 got up there quick... so saving what i can is important.. I have found GmPerformanceMotor.com has some fairly good pricing, and not that far off from gmpd, but they say best price match guarantee, so im gonna give them a shout in morning, and if they match gmpd and have the parts in stock, then its a instant order...
Rockauto.com, had a crazy good price on the distributor, so they get that one, and advanceautoparts.com had a good price on the headers, AND with a promo code found online, you get a additional 20% off.. So theres the header purchase.. so leaves the GM performance parts.. and Richmond.