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Originally Posted by AZ_1LE
Katech says a lot of stuff, and they need to sell their products. Of course they're going to talk any competitor's parts down. Just take what they say with a grain of salt when it comes to this stuff.
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I am a huge skeptic... like you it appears.
I see a MAJOR benefit to aftermarket companies who are not only identifying areas for improvement from cars / trucks from top to bottom through a lens of performance... but through a lens of durability.
The big automakers are working on tight margins, and severe competition.
We all know Chevy has the tools, team and technology to build a world class... super durable machine... thats not the issue.
IMO, The issue is when you try to make a world class track pounding competitor for $75k. You need to cut costs to get there, and having driven alot of higher end performance cars, it's not hard to see where chevy cut costs... and I'm glad they did to an extent... otherwise I may have been priced out of a ZL1.
Companies like Katech, Weapon X, DSX, Kong, Synergy, BMR, BTR, LME, LMR, Lingenfelter, Rotofab, DMS... just to name a few...
Are going us a HUGE FAVOR but answering the voices and requests of us owners. I sure as hell dont have the tools, team and technology to create a more reliable oil pump, or VVT delete kit, low pressure fuel AUX kit, E85 kit, better HX, more aggressive cams, more durable lifters or valve seals, less restrictive intakes or large TB's, better sounding exhaust, brighter LED side marker lights, lighter wheels, less flexible suspension parts... just to name a few.
Those people and products are in the business of making money just like mine. They are answering the calls, and providing a unique product that meets our needs for performance, durability, looks or a combination of the three in order to be relevant. YES they have to make money, that is their purpose... and they cant do that if they are unable to meet or exceed the engineering done to the products that rolled out of the factory.
Sorry for the rant.
Im out
