I look at it this way, I've bought some real American junk, I've bought some real Chinese junk too. It's nice to support our own economy but if you're going to sell me junk at twice the price, forget it.

Now for header collectors, what's the difference? If you aren't building a high zoot stainless set what does it matter? So the USA ones are tigged and the offshore ones are migged, big deal, it's not like it's going to take out the engine if it breaks.

I have to weigh my options when purchasing something. If I can save $220 by buying a cheaper collector than I can use that money towards a better product, like rockers, or rods, or a crank or whatever that is more important.