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Im looking for a reasonably cheap turbo upgrade for my car. I dont wanna spend stupid amounts of money at the moment as I plan on building up an engine next year and will purchase a dicent turbo then.

Just want something to give my rb20 alittle more go for the next year.

Has any one used these ebay special turbos and top mount manifolds?

What would you reccomend i get?

Have you got one that died pritty easily?

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If your going to get a different turbo next year anyway... and you dont wanna spend stupid amounts of money

Its overall better to wait that put don't dodgy turbo on there and suffer pain and heartache for week on end when the car is off the road

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all made in china...

everything made in china is shiieeeeet.

but then again everything we have here in aust is mostly from there....

somebody give da turbo a try.... LOL

lol 300 bucks a turboo.. mite work but the quality it'll shit itself i reckon ahaha who knows mate

actually im gonna go look to find if theres ones on warranty

and what the conditions are.... so if it breaks down get a new one... if its full shithouse get money back :unsure:

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lol monster performance offers a 12 month warranty with every purchase

Specs:

. 50 a/r compressor

.63 a/r turbine

.57 trim

* We warrant that all products are Brand New and free from defective material and defective workmanship, and we agree to replace or repair any part that proves to be defective. However, this warranty does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, incorrect assembly, improper and irregular maintenance, or accident or collision.

Please email us at [email protected] with any questions prior to bidding. No suitability of use is expressed or implied in this sale

This policy does not apply to damaged or incorrect installation. Professional installation is highly recommended and we may request a receipt if required in order to honor the warranty. Please verify suitability to your application prior to purchase, incorrect purchases are non refundable.

In the event of a fault of a part or product, we require the faulty part or product to be sent back to us. We will then examine and test the fault and replace or repair any item deemed to be faulty. Any replacement or refund is provided at our discretion, buyer is responsible for return shipping charges. Goods are to be returned in original packaging. *

i havent seen another turbo offering warranties of any kind..

somebody try em and post results

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I'd take something made in china over something made in boganville anyday.

Those knowledgeable people out there will agree with me that China has some very high quality stuff and it can be at a very good price. The thing is with China is that labour is very low, which works in your favour. Of course, there are vastly different levels of quality control ranging from very precise, to fairly ordinary.

If you know how to buy, you can get good stuff for a very reasonable price. Even the cheap stuff isn't too bad considering you didn't pay much for it anyways.

Compared to australia.... extremely overpriced and shit quality.

I know someone who installs those ebay turbos, and hasn't had problems with them. It's your choice at the end of the day though. I think a lot of people whinge about the ebay turbos when they don't really ahve experience wiht them at all (not all people, some).

It's a bit silly isn't it wanting to upgrade turbo and not wanting to spend more than $800. Wanting and getting are two different stories aren't they. I want 5 hot chicks, but I don't have 5 atm. What about ecu, injectors, maf, exhaust, clutch, wheels, tyres, diff, suspensions, tune etc that you need to make use of the turbo?

If you can spare more money now, then do it, if not, 'put up' with what you have until you do. It's not like the stock turbo'd engine is weak by anymeans. It's not crazily fast, but it's certainly faster than most cars out there.

Cheers

all made in china...

everything made in china is shiieeeeet.

but then again everything we have here in aust is mostly from there....

somebody give da turbo a try.... LOL

lol 300 bucks a turboo.. mite work but the quality it'll shit itself i reckon ahaha who knows mate

actually im gonna go look to find if theres ones on warranty

and what the conditions are.... so if it breaks down get a new one... if its full shithouse get money back :(

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I'd take something made in china over something made in boganville anyday.

Those knowledgeable people out there will agree with me that China has some very high quality stuff and it can be at a very good price. The thing is with China is that labour is very low, which works in your favour. Of course, there are vastly different levels of quality control ranging from very precise, to fairly ordinary.

If you know how to buy, you can get good stuff for a very reasonable price. Even the cheap stuff isn't too bad considering you didn't pay much for it anyways.

Compared to australia.... extremely overpriced and shit quality.

I know someone who installs those ebay turbos, and hasn't had problems with them. It's your choice at the end of the day though. I think a lot of people whinge about the ebay turbos when they don't really ahve experience wiht them at all (not all people, some).

Yeah, I agree that China has the capacity, and even now, do produce some 'good' stuff... However, there are some people around, myself included... That choose to not fund and/or support Communism... :(:D

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Well actaully i dont want to spend anymore than $800 on the turbo.

I am well aware that other things need to be done aswell.

My injectors will have another 50rwkw of life in them.

I will be also getting an ecu upgrade none of this comes under the $800 budget

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hi,

i purchased one of these kits off ebay last year... what they dont tell you is you need braided oil lines.. and to get custom dump pipes and cooler pipes for your car... i eventually installed it, cost me soo much money in the end that i didnt plan for. but i gotta tell you... they pull on these t3/t4 turbos in top end is unbelievable. i was running 14 pound boost and the car was getting a little bit wobbly even in 4th gear.... while it lasted it was great but it shat itself a week or so later.... if you do end up going ahead with buying the ebay kit, i've got all the parts at home if your interested, but not the turbo, bcoz it shti itself..

Well actaully i dont want to spend anymore than $800 on the turbo.

I am well aware that other things need to be done aswell.

My injectors will have another 50rwkw of life in them.

I will be also getting an ecu upgrade none of this comes under the $800 budget

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