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Old 10-04-2010, 09:37 PM
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on ebay companies are selling turbo kits that make 300-450 hp for $550 how is this possible? are they really cheap quality?
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Old 10-04-2010, 09:38 PM
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i wouldn't touch those even with your money
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Old 10-04-2010, 09:41 PM
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I'd compare that to getting a discount Vasectomy. I'd stay the hell away from the cheap half *** kits. If you are going to do F/I, whether it is supercharger/turbo/nitrous, it should be done right IMHO.
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Old 10-04-2010, 09:49 PM
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Whats the piping made out of aluminum foil ? a great 2V turbo kit will run you 4.5k plus, a decent one like On3 will run you a few grand. The reason the cost is so high is well the Piping. If you are gonna go with a turbo kit then I suggest a reputable one or have one custom fabbed by a reputable shop.
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kill it with fire!!!!


(of course they are cheap quality lol, link to this kit though, I would love to tear it apart :-p)
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Old 10-05-2010, 06:04 AM
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You get what you pay for, would you buy a condom from a 10 cent machine at a truck stop?
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Old 10-05-2010, 06:19 AM
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hahaha good point thanks guy c\because $550 is cheaper then most cams haha
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Old 10-05-2010, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by uberstang1
You get what you pay for, would you buy a condom from a 10 cent machine at a truck stop?
Hey now, sometimes that's the best option.


Seriously though, everything from fit and finish to metallurgy probably sucks ***.
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You could take a good look at a T-Bone by looking up a bulls ***, but wouldn't you rather take a butchers word for it??
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The entire kit is cheaper than the Master Power turbo that comes with the on3 kit, which most people seem to think is a pretty low line turbo. That's before piping, wastegate, bov, etc.
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