Lunati Hydraulic FT Cam users..........

I deal in manufacturing and have dealt with 'reboxing'. Most people do not understand how it actually works. Every plant that offers 'reboxing' also offers different price points, different processes, different QC levels, etc. The "same" parts often aren't. There are often additional value-added steps available for an up-charge (polishing, better materials, better coating, etc).

The cheapest junk "fRoM tHe SaMe FactORy" is rarely the same part that gets a premium label. Are there premium sellers that rebox the cheapest crap and claim their turds are gold plated? Sure. That's also why threads like this exist though, to see if people have had the promised 'premium' experience from the premium brands.

The increased cost associated with reboxed parts also has to do with warranty and QC. No-name white box parts aren't going to help you cover the cost of a new cam and lifters if one ***** the bed. A more reputable company will. No-name companies aren't going to inspect for the finish, OD, crown on the lifter face, spring preload, etc. A reputable company will.

I've rejected tens of millions, hundreds of millions of dollars worth of parts. Guess what? Every one of them was sold anyway! Just by another company with a lower moral threshold. So the whole claim of "made in the same factory" holds little water with me because reality is that their scrap is going to get sold by someone anyway. I pay more for parts to increase my chances of getting the 'good' parts and not their scrap parts.