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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Those xcess power ones, T67 to be more exact. They worth anything or should you stay away? Thanks
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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This has been discussed before, but it all simply comes down to, you get what you pay for. Personally I would stay away as would alot of others on the site.
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Aight, thanks.
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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ssautochrome, xspower, stone mountain..... all cheaply made.
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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Default Re: Turbos on ebay

Originally Posted by driveitright
you get what you pay for.
QFT. I've heard nothing but horror stories about buying turbos on ebay.
Old Jan 12, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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I kno a couple people dat have had ebay kits.1 was in the 12's with the proper tuning of coarse.The only thing ive heard bad is that the manifolds break/crack.GL
Old Jan 14, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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Hit or miss, have heard of success with them, but have heard of problems as well.
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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oil seals go bad, manifolds crack, intercoolers suck when it comes to volumetric efficiency(or however you spell it)
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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if you do buy one and you get a manifold from there also have someone weld a support bracket from the turbo flange you help hold the turbos weight.
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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Default Re: Turbos on ebay

Ive heard the charge pipes are fine. Also most of the intercoolers are fine. The manifolds are no where near up to par. If you look around you can find enough parts to put together a kit thats a lot more reliable for the same amount or cheaper.

There are many turbo sites you can get info from.
-homemadeturbo.com
-turbod16.com

Just search around, throw your power goals and your planned funds out there and you will get many answers(and many flames). good luck with your setup



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