OEM v Aftermarket timing kits , gasket kits & head bolts etc?

[Cosmic73]

Does everyone here order OEM engine parts, no matter what the cost or happy with quality aftermarket stuff?

By aftermarket i'm talking reputable companies not dubious Ebay shops!

 

For example;

Timing chain kits range from ~£220 (FAI), to £600 (OEM) with lot's in-between.

Engine rebuild kits range from ~£300 (Victor Reinz) to £430 (OEM)

Head bolts range from £96 to £184

 

I've used FAI & Victor Reinz stuff before without any issues and I'm not upping the power, so why pay almost double for something that would make no difference?

I'm sure there'll be scare stories of not ordering OEM, but head bolts for example are stated 'OEM spec' but not OEM itself so what's the point anyway, if it's not really OEM, just the same spec as OEM. Might as well as be honest and just state 'after market'

 

I've been meaning to order stuff for weeks and haven't got the foggiest what or where to order. Any recommendations?

Thanks, Neil