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Posted by: mlindner Jan 12 2023, 02:26 PM

Yup, purchased a set of valve cover gaskets from Pelican (great company). I ordered Wrightwood Racing gaskets based on a few post comparing them to Victor Reinz. The package came, after valve adjustment I install the top gasket and cover. When starting on the lower covers I notice the gaskets say Victor Reinz.....emailed Pelican, they would send out another set from there distributor. Just got them, same problem. Also, I work at a Porsche shop that buys direct from Wrightwood Racing and they also say Victor Reinz. So, what is going on? Best, Mark

Posted by: mb911 Jan 12 2023, 02:39 PM

What wrightwood does is the package the best possible gaskets that are commercially available. Very few they make themselves

Posted by: NARP74 Jan 12 2023, 02:40 PM

Some companies are manufacturers and some are distributors. Only so many companies making parts these days, the rest just sell them.

Posted by: mepstein Jan 12 2023, 05:06 PM

Sort of the way resto design makes some parts and sells some Dansk parts. It’s hard to keep it all - in house - if you want selection.

However, it would be helpful if they had an explanation for how they sell their kit.

Posted by: sixnotfour Jan 12 2023, 08:23 PM

The beaded ones are Great..

Posted by: Root_Werks Jan 12 2023, 11:20 PM

Think you'll be happy with those.

Posted by: mlindner Jan 13 2023, 07:19 PM

Its just funning that on the forum (posts) the conversation was about using the best Wrightwood Racing product verses Victor Reinz.