Ebay Turbos
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Ebay Turbos
Crap or not?
They are super cheap compared to their "Real" counterparts.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29
They are super cheap compared to their "Real" counterparts.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29
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Most people will definetly say they are crap! I do agree. Simply because there is just no way a $200 turbo is made as well as a $900 one. However my friend has been running one at 10psi for about 10,000 kms now and its still going strong. Its a gamble on getting one, but its up to you. You could buy 3 or 4 of them for the price of a brand name one.
I personally will probally get one just because.
I personally will probally get one just because.
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If you decide to bite the bullet, I'd have it checked at a reputable turbo shop, check the seals and balance. It may cost a few hundo, but if the turbo is only $300, it wouldn't be a terrible deal.
....otherwise, save you cash and buy a proven product.
....otherwise, save you cash and buy a proven product.
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some of those chineese turbo's have no equal as far as trying to match parts, we've had many of these 'turbos' come in for repair with no real luck finding replacment parts or parts that will fit, i guess that's y they're so cheap u can call 'em 'throw away turbos' when it blows throw it away and get another since they're so cheap
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Watch the flanges. The "direct" replacement K03 for my A4 has a flange that fits NOTHING. Completely random flange.
Most are poorly balanced as well.
And, one guy on the Audi board bought one with a "warranty," but the company wouldn't take it back when he found out it wouldn't fit.
Avoid.
Most are poorly balanced as well.
And, one guy on the Audi board bought one with a "warranty," but the company wouldn't take it back when he found out it wouldn't fit.
Avoid.
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Here you go, Brand New GT 3776 Garrett for $100
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TURBO...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TURBO...QQcmdZViewItem
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AR 70 compressor AR 63 hot side.
he also has journal bearing turbo's starting at $175 with the same great customer service and warranty
the xspower turbo's have a pretty good following in the supra community
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i beleive right now he has GT35R's in DBB..we actually have one on our shop SRT-4 and it puts 500hp to the wheels and spools at 3100 rpm.
AR 70 compressor AR 63 hot side.
he also has journal bearing turbo's starting at $175 with the same great customer service and warranty
the xspower turbo's have a pretty good following in the supra community
AR 70 compressor AR 63 hot side.
he also has journal bearing turbo's starting at $175 with the same great customer service and warranty
the xspower turbo's have a pretty good following in the supra community
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