Ebay turbo kits

stewie69 · 04-15-2008, 04:16 PM

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 · 04-15-2008, 04:39 PM

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 · 04-15-2008, 04:50 PM

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 · 04-16-2008, 02:01 PM

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 · 04-19-2008, 01:54 AM

just say no to egay turbos

SupeR_DavE · 06-23-2008, 08:18 PM

one word "JUNK"

dezignpro04 · 06-23-2008, 08:25 PM

Quote:

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 · 06-24-2008, 05:54 AM

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 · 06-24-2008, 05:56 AM

Quote:

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 · 06-25-2008, 04:30 PM

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 · 06-25-2008, 05:44 PM

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 · 06-25-2008, 06:36 PM

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

f20milo · 06-30-2008, 06:50 PM

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

s2kseoul · 07-20-2008, 01:34 AM

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

sk2boosted · 09-22-2008, 06:08 PM

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 · 10-06-2008, 03:34 PM

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

04-15-2008, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
stewie69 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 20	Ebay turbo kits 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

04-15-2008, 04:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
s2jiggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macedon, NY Posts: 139	turbo 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. __________________ *2003 Pontiac with Guinness* (Thanks Jagg...) Although recently sold, there will be another

04-15-2008, 04:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,157	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. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

04-19-2008, 01:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
archull Boost Junkie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 19	just say no to egay turbos __________________ My Car Domain Site Old turbo setup sold, new Peakboost GT3076 turbo setup sitting in my shop, need to put that bitch on My Member Showoff www.sctuned.com AllmightyKseries.com

06-25-2008, 05:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
sittin-sidwayz The Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly, Pa Posts: 149	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!! __________________

04-16-2008, 02:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wheazel Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 64	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.

06-23-2008, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
SupeR_DavE S2k Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 52	one word "JUNK"

06-24-2008, 05:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
2k1s2k Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Kansas Posts: 12	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.

06-25-2008, 04:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
daravens2k Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	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!!!

06-25-2008, 06:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
TheCarGuy2021 Turbo guy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 252	"You get what you pay for" is one of the most vital quotes you should consider when turbocharging our car. __________________

06-30-2008, 06:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
f20milo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: miami Posts: 246	Get it and tell us how it worked out for you! __________________ S2k's #1

07-20-2008, 01:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
s2kseoul Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 11	Don't skimp on something that could make your car go BOOM! __________________ Satin Black ~ S2KSEOUL

09-22-2008, 06:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
sk2boosted Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 18	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..

10-06-2008, 03:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
bkrider113 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	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

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