uncle tony's garage gets called out by the roadkill guys

Well....turns out original parts are pretty damn good compared to the new crap being manufactured. Just look at all the new camshaft and lifter fails over the past few years as an example. Getting to where NOS and used (not cam/lifter) is the best way to go. I guess you are lucky that you have never broken anything and your best time is right after a parts change. Not me.