who has an ebay turbo kit?
11-12-2008, 02:04 PM
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As for tuning and fuel.....AGREED FULLY........Must be name brand/quality parts...I will be running RC440cc injectors (ebay purchase lololol) Apexi Neo tuning with OP3 "Open Loop 3" trick (Remove primary o2 sensor) and AEM UGO Wideband....Can not wait!!!!Still beating tons of cars with my EBAY TURBO KIT!!! Whewwww!
11-12-2008, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by johnhawkins
Buying an "ebay turbo" like I did is prob the mst "contraversial" piece of the kit. Although I have not have any problems with it....
Originally Posted by johnhawkins
Recently "blew" my turbo - The seal blew out--no problems with shaft play or anything else. BUT IT WAS ONLY $150 Shipped!!!! Better than buying $1000+ turbo and having it blow out in 2-4 years any way. I could buy a new turbo every 6 months and it would still be cheaper than a "real" turbo..........
11-12-2008, 02:21 PM
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Let's not forget the other ebay turbo build that's going on.
Lasted only a few miles on 6 psi.
I've got 500 miles on my Garrett, on 12 psi so far.
You can have it fast, cheap, or reliable. Pick two.
Originally Posted by cburglb34
k so had the turbo on ran well...2-3 hrs later it blew
I've got 500 miles on my Garrett, on 12 psi so far.
You can have it fast, cheap, or reliable. Pick two.
11-12-2008, 02:23 PM
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Thats not a problem for me I can just buy another one $150-$160....and I actually have another 3rd one on the way right now to keep on my coffee table as a back up...A problem would be if my engine BLEW OUT which has not happened yet....I know 2 friends in my immedate area who bought their $5000 kits and their turbo blew the seal within the first 6 months any ways
11-12-2008, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by johnhawkins
I know 2 friends in my immedate area who bought their $5000 kits and their turbo blew the seal within the first 6 months any ways
11-12-2008, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by johnhawkins
I know 2 friends in my immedate area who bought their $5000 kits and their turbo blew the seal within the first 6 months any ways
Stop trying to boost on a budget. Stop trying to prove that low quality parts can perform.
Go to a track, we'll see how well these parts really handle under harsh conditions. And I don't mean go down a straight line.
11-12-2008, 02:44 PM
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lol advancedjdmparts.com seems to take other people manifold and claim as their own....ceramic manifold looks like the treadstone manifold and the stainless steel manifold is the megan racing manifold
Treadstone Manifold:
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Treadstone Manifold:
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11-12-2008, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by johnhawkins
Hahn Racecraft turbo kits.....Over 20 year experience....Installed by them as well??? Not retards if you ask me.
Also, let's point out where this experience thing fails. A&A Autoworks in CA. They get TONS of complaints, there are a bunch of threads going on about them right now. They've been around for a long time, and their quality and worksmanship is terrible. Todd from TurboToyotas has been doing his own kits for...2 years? His work is amazing. Dezod has been making turbo kits for the tC for only 3 years. Their work is flawless.
Experience =/= Quality.
11-12-2008, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by brett561tc
i have sice put about 90,000 miles on it with only 3 oil changes, and it still runs great to this day. best bang for the buck.
11-12-2008, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by johnhawkins
Piping Kits
Intercoolers
BOV
Manifold(If Cast Iron)
Oil lines
Are all PREFECTLY ok to buy on ebay and WILL NOT DAMAGE ENIGNE IN ANY WAY!!!!
Buying an "ebay turbo" like I did is prob the mst "contraversial" piece of the kit. Although I have not have any problems with it....Some may have....I recently "upgraded" to JDM Sport turbo and cast iron manifold.....advancedjdmparts.com-----AGAIN the turbo should be fine but the quality on the manifold is amazing and fits perfect.....Also has a lifetime warranty through advancejdmparts
Intercoolers
BOV
Manifold(If Cast Iron)
Oil lines
Are all PREFECTLY ok to buy on ebay and WILL NOT DAMAGE ENIGNE IN ANY WAY!!!!
Buying an "ebay turbo" like I did is prob the mst "contraversial" piece of the kit. Although I have not have any problems with it....Some may have....I recently "upgraded" to JDM Sport turbo and cast iron manifold.....advancedjdmparts.com-----AGAIN the turbo should be fine but the quality on the manifold is amazing and fits perfect.....Also has a lifetime warranty through advancejdmparts
11-13-2008, 02:23 PM
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i bought the complete turbo kit from speedyracer.....dont buy......unless u plan on getting a new turbo for it everyother part was good but i didnt use the intercooler i made stage zero....
happy? god it was great it spooled full bost at 2500 and was pushing 6psi prob about 230whp with no tune and no fuel ran hard for four hours then blew im not caring tho car is fine just the ehxaust wheel broke off turbine
happy? god it was great it spooled full bost at 2500 and was pushing 6psi prob about 230whp with no tune and no fuel ran hard for four hours then blew im not caring tho car is fine just the ehxaust wheel broke off turbine
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