Ebay turbo kits

[stewie69]

What do you guys make of these would they be something you could use to build on or just plain ol' junk

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-08...QQcmdZViewItem

[s2jiggy]

You be the guinea pig, let us know!!! I have been looking at these for a while, with the same questions. I would like to see some people with the same setup that haven't enountered spontaneous combustion in the engine bay before I decided to jump on it.....Seems like a great deal, maybe too good...if you catch my drift.

[s2000isu]

its been said 100 times before. Junk junk junk. Its all knock off brands. There is a kit on ebay that it looks like someone researched what parts would work well together and put a kit together. It sells very cheap and he uses all good parts.

[Wheazel]

I know I've said this before also. Don't buy anything dirtcheap off ebay if there is any technology involved. You don't get good stuff for free. If you want a quality turbo you will have to buy a recognized brand thats up to the standards.

Ebay can be good for dead simple stuff that can't have any hidden "bad quality" within the item.

For example, the piping and intercooler could work good.
Turbo, most likely not.

You get what you pay for, but all sellers sell for profit.

[archull]

just say no to egay turbos

[SupeR_DavE]

one word "JUNK"

[dezignpro04]

Originally Posted by SupeR_DavE

one word "JUNK"

Dave knows what he is talkin about!

And JUNK backwards is.... KNUJ. Which means nothing, but the other way around means JUNK again!!

[2k1s2k]

I wouldn't mind getting that monifold and building one from there. I'd be scared of that turbo with the whole 90 days of warranty.

[dezignpro04]

Originally Posted by 2k1s2k

I wouldn't mind getting that monifold and building one from there. I'd be scared of that turbo with the whole 90 days of warranty.

Its not the warranty thats the problem. I would take a 90 day on a Greddy kit. All components of this kit are manufactured in China.

Think of how much lead poisoning is going to be in there.. lol

Guys, if it seems to good to be true, IT IS! You get what you pay for..

FYI - Most reputable companies that makes turbo kits have two different versions for AP1 & AP2. The fact that they say this works for 00 - 08 is kinda shady as well. It is a cheap rigged turbo kit.

Greddy - $5,100
Ebay - $999

Yeah, DONT BUY IT!!

[daravens2k]

greddy is an even worse turbo kit than the one on ebay. the turbo is smaller and the piggy back doesn't even come with a good tune. but of course if you get an ebay turbo you will not get an ecu or piggy back system to tune it with which is the major problem with both kits if you ask me. A kit should INCLUDE a good ecu or equlivent piggy back, good turbo, FMIC, and fuel system(ie 450 injectors or better depending on turbo size and fuel pump).

BTW one of my buddies got a greddy kit for his RX-8 and is make 168 hp at the wheels with it at a cost of 4500 not including the access port he bought to tune the ecu when he found out the piggy back that comes with the kit SUX!!!

[sittin-sidwayz]

i wouldnt waste your money man, if you have $999 then your 1/5 away from getting a good turbo kit!! Save your dough and wait it out a little and buy a nice and reliable kit!!

[TheCarGuy2021]

"You get what you pay for" is one of the most vital quotes you should consider when turbocharging our car.

[f20milo]

Get it and tell us how it worked out for you!

[s2kseoul]

Don't skimp on something that could make your car go BOOM!

[sk2boosted]

i have seen many of these kits on my buddies integras and they all say the same thing... JUNK!!! the manifolds break at different weld points and the turbo craps out around 1000 miles only useful thing is the intercooler and piping thats about it..

[bkrider113]

just laying out my own opinion I feel that everything is gonna be cheap maybe the piping wont last 10-15 years like greddys but itlls last 5-10 years also with these cheap turbos usually its the type of kids the buy them for their honda and beat on it after installing it. equaling turbo failure. I think that if you know what your doing and dont plan on keeping the car forever buy the shitty kit install it and break it in. than find out what will assist it in making more power and have fun while at it. and yea i have bad english

[mike_s_0802]

S2000 Turbo Kit Parts

Features:

T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo w/ Internal Wastegate
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• .50 A/R Compressor, .63A/R Turbine
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• 350HP Capable [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• [/font][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']T3 Flange to Manifold [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• 5 Bolt Downpipe Flange[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• Up to 30/35 Psi output[/font][/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• Oil Lube/Cool [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• 4 Psi Internal Wastegate[/font][/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• 3" Inlet Diameter & 2" Outlet Diameter[/font]
[/font][/font]Bar and Plate Intercooler

[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• 27x7x2.5[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• 2.5" outlet and inlet [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• [/font][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']150 to 130 Degree Temperature Drop[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']OBX Quality Stainless Manifold

[/font][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• S2000 OBX manifold [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• Extreme High Resistance to Heat[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• All nuts and bolts included[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• Direct Bolt on
[/font][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']
Universal Piping Kit[/font][/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• Do it yourself piping[/font][/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• Stainless Steel T Bolt Clamps[/font][/font][/font]
[/font][/font][/font][/font][/font][/font][/font][/font][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']• silicone Hose[/font][/font][/font]

Boost Controller is included

Applications: Many parts for this turbo kit is already included, you would need a few more parts to complete set up, ultimate starter turbo kit for the price!
S2000 Ap1/Ap2 00-07

[Danknee]

Scary stuff. Ebay turbo kit doesn't exactly scream quality for the parts that are included. For fun let's play name the extra parts you would have to order.. I'll start.
1. Engine Management (Greddy E-manage or a stand alone like the Apexi etc.)
2. Oil filter relocate kit
3. Fuel Injectors 550cc+
4. Intake

LOL, that seems like a good start...

[Danknee]

Check out this turbo "build thread" with all Ebay parts. Motor was burnt up on the first drive out, :O
http://www.import-nation.net/view_th...o_Installation

Teaser pic of the garbage parts:

[killabee]

That Is one sweet downpipe. The welds look like popcorn.

[Danknee]

Originally Posted by killabee

That Is one sweet downpipe. The welds look like popcorn.

The "installers" fabricated that themselves. It is worth clicking through to the build thread to see how to spend $1000 on junk parts AND effectively blow up an S2000 motor... actually I just reread it, it says "blew up the turbo", but then insurance fraud is mentioned shortly after so I imagine the engine went with it.

[killabee]

Wow I didnt read the part about the insurence fruad. I guess you make your bed,you have to lay in It.

[NickBeam13]

Originally Posted by daravens2k

greddy is an even worse turbo kit than the one on ebay. the turbo is smaller and the piggy back doesn't even come with a good tune. but of course if you get an ebay turbo you will not get an ecu or piggy back system to tune it with which is the major problem with both kits if you ask me. A kit should INCLUDE a good ecu or equlivent piggy back, good turbo, FMIC, and fuel system(ie 450 injectors or better depending on turbo size and fuel pump).

BTW one of my buddies got a greddy kit for his RX-8 and is make 168 hp at the wheels with it at a cost of 4500 not including the access port he bought to tune the ecu when he found out the piggy back that comes with the kit SUX!!!

The tune included with the Greddy kit is designed just to be able to drive the car somewhere so you can have it tuned. Infact, that's what the tune with ALL turbo kit's are made for. They're designed to get you somewhere so you can have it dyno tuned.

And I don't understand how your buddies Turbo RX-8 only made 168 hp at the wheels when my buddies stock RX-8 made 177hp