When I sent my injectors off, they confirmed that they were leaking when they tested them. I thought that could be fixed, but I was told by a Master Tech Mechanic that you might as well just replace leaking injectors.

 

Well if they tested them as bad then they were bad.
I dont doubt them, just questioning the reasoning behind spending $1,000 when maybe $150 could have fixed it is all.
I'm not being a jerk, just trying to help save you some coin.

 

I just re-read my post and realized that I may have come off as a jerk. I didn't mean to man, just been a long day at work, I applogize for that.

I somehow managed not to order the new injectors, no idea how that happened lol. I saw your post on those kingsborne wires and was wondering if you think those would be worth the money to buy, or if I should pony up some coin and buy the magnacore's. I did pull the spark plug wire off, put a tester in and watched it spark, would this be a good indication of whether or not the wires on it are good? I have no idea lol.

 

Also, my local O'Reilly carries the Gates serpintine belt, a upper radiator hose, a thermostat, and a transmission filter. Do I need to use OEM stuff or will these other compaines work?

 

After market belts and hoses work just fine, make sure you replace ALL your coolant lines at the same time, that means heater lines too,and as long as you have the coolant drained you might as well thow in a new t-stat.
I recommended Peak Global Lieftime Coolant, if you buy it straight make sure that you use distilled water NOT tap water to get your mix.
As for the plug wires, I cannot say for a fact that the Kingsbourne wires are anygood or not, I had them on my truck for about 3 months switched to the Mags and have noticed no difference in the way she runs.
EDIT:as for the trans filter, aftermarket brand will work just fine but keep in mind that on a DI you must drop the Y-pipe and a cross member to remove the transmission oil sump.