I use only made in USA parts. I just have too high of a regard for my cars to use anything else. This alone seems to "weed out" parts failure problems. Cost cannot even be a factor when it comes to my personal projects. I have to use the best parts or wait. Period.

Sure, nobody's perfect, but in my experience, the USA made parts have always been most consistent and highest quality. I remember when there were no Chinese parts polluting the market. Fortunately, I in a position to refuse to use the stuff in my business.