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Old Jul 24, 2009
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OK, so I found some cheap turbo kits on ebay. I know ive seen people get flamed before, but just for general knowledge. these kits popped up a couple of days ago. Other then engine management systems and injectors, what are they missing?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDMS-...Q5fAccessories

If this thread sucks, you can close it. I just want to know why a kit like this would only cost 1000. that seems cheap
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Old Jul 24, 2009
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Re: Questions from a newbie

cause its ebay and ebay kits suck. buy it. lol just send pics of the turbo manifold when i falls off or when they wastegate diaphram breaks. lol just save the extra 1000 for a real turbo kit from Go-Autoworks.
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Yea, save up the money and buy a decent kit. Besides, Ebay warranties are hard to claim and I find a lot of stuff from there comes defective to begin with. 1000 dollars is a lot of money to gamble away in my books, but im CHEAP.
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^werd. or piece together your own kit. dezod makes really nice kit for cheap and pushes around 200hp.
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Re: Questions from a newbie

yup, thats what i figured. thanks
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Re: Questions from a newbie

Please don't waste your money on an eBay kit. They are not quality products. If you are interested in boosting your car search and read. There is a lot of info on this site. Also, don't be afraid to search other forums too!

Linky Linky to get your learn on
It's from ClubRSX but a lot of the info still applies.
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search and you will find some guy who bought one of these.....he was flamed so far up the *** that he never posted again.
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Re: Questions from a newbie

also, make sure you get supporting mods as well. (injectors, fuel pump/filter, fuel management.)
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