Victor Reinz/Aftermarket gaskets vs OEM BMW?

Joebie · 12-14-2015, 06:46 AM

Hey guys,

I'm gathering the supplies to DIY some walnut blasting on my N54 and I'm about to buy intake manifold gaskets and throttle body gasket.

I also plan to replace my oil filter housing gasket as preventative maintenance and also my oil cooler gasket because it is seeping a small amount of oil at 70k miles.

Is it worth bucking up for the OEM BMW gaskets for these locations, or will an aftermarket supplier like Victor Reinz or Elring (about half the price) work just as well?

Thanks!

Joebie · 12-14-2015, 12:37 PM

I ended up just placing an order for OEM gaskets. Would still like to hear about people's experience with non-OEM gaskets though.

sixburgh · 12-14-2015, 05:07 PM

Stay with BMW OEM. The BMW engine packs allot of power.

2PUTT · 12-19-2015, 09:40 PM

i have used Victor Reinz in my 400whp S4 without any issues.

12-14-2015, 06:46 AM	#1
Joebie Grandmaster 768 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 2018 ///M2 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Victor Reinz/Aftermarket gaskets vs OEM BMW? Hey guys, I'm gathering the supplies to DIY some walnut blasting on my N54 and I'm about to buy intake manifold gaskets and throttle body gasket. I also plan to replace my oil filter housing gasket as preventative maintenance and also my oil cooler gasket because it is seeping a small amount of oil at 70k miles. Is it worth bucking up for the OEM BMW gaskets for these locations, or will an aftermarket supplier like Victor Reinz or Elring (about half the price) work just as well? Thanks! __________________ Daily - 2018 Alpinweiß ///M2 6MT Exec Rain/Snow/Winter - 2011 328i 6MT Sedan - Black on Black, Sport Package Sold, But Not Forgotten - 2009 135i 6MT - Black on Black, M-sport, JB4
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12-14-2015, 12:37 PM	#2
Joebie Grandmaster 768 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 2018 ///M2 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	I ended up just placing an order for OEM gaskets. Would still like to hear about people's experience with non-OEM gaskets though. __________________ Daily - 2018 Alpinweiß ///M2 6MT Exec Rain/Snow/Winter - 2011 328i 6MT Sedan - Black on Black, Sport Package Sold, But Not Forgotten - 2009 135i 6MT - Black on Black, M-sport, JB4
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sixburgh Lieutenant 198 Rep 428 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6 MT BMW PE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Stay with BMW OEM. The BMW engine packs allot of power.
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12-19-2015, 09:40 PM	#4
2PUTT Captain 513 Rep 943 Posts Drives: F87 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ubiquitous iTrader: (5)	i have used Victor Reinz in my 400whp S4 without any issues.
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