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before I start, I tried to search, but I'm finding too much hearsay, and not enough evidence

Alright, So I'm in the middle of my build I'm starting to run out of money. I've been intent on buying ONLY quality parts, however I am starting to run out of time, and am hoping that some of the ebay spec parts out there aren't as bad as I've heard.

I'm really only looking at Front facing intake plenum, and possibly a fuel rail. anyone have either of these in an ebay spec, or know of a low cost alternative to legit name-brand parts?

I don't want to go out drifting at a competition and my engine blow up cause I cheaped out, but I also know the more expensive part isnt ALWAYS going to be worth it.

thanks for the help!

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I bought my plenum from these guys (http://stores.ebay.com.au/performancecarpartsaustralia). Had it on the car for over 12 months now and it has never given me any problems. Although I heard a rumour last year that Trust/Greddy have moved some of their production lines from japan over to china so you should be able to pick up a "genuine" Greddy plenum for alot cheaper nowadays.

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i've heard plenty of times that the chinese rb25 plenums are rubbish because holes and things dont always line up nicely like they should. but despite this i've seen heaps of them used with good results. as for the rail, thats probably the most basic item in your engine bay all it has to do is hold fuel pressure and i'd bet my bottom dollar its absolutely identical in every way that counts.

imagine the margin hks makes on something like a fuel rail. thats an enviable markup.

i'd never trust chinese turbo's. most of them seem to make the car work.. but i've seen and heard of many cars with a very questionable response out of them. screw that.. i dont care if it gives an insane kick after 6000rpm.. i'm all about driveability.

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