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02-23-2012, 06:42 PM
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From: Brooks, Georgia
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Ebay turbochargers?
What do you guys think of Ebay turbochargers? 16G's 20G's?
Unfortunatly I am really low on funds and need a turbo ASAP, does anyknow know of some desent turbos for under 600$?
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02-23-2012, 06:44 PM
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From: Westfield, New Jersey
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Originally Posted by DSM Chase
What do you guys think of Ebay turbochargers? 16G's 20G's?
Unfortunatly I am really low on funds and need a turbo ASAP, does anyknow know of some desent turbos for under 600$?
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oh man if I had a nickle ever time I saw this asked.....I could buy a 16g at current msrp.
Ebay turbo?
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-Lawrence 14b 1G TSI AWD
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02-23-2012, 06:46 PM
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From: Everett, Washington
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Originally Posted by DSM Chase
What do you guys think of Ebay turbochargers? 16G's 20G's?
Unfortunatly I am really low on funds and need a turbo ASAP, does anyknow know of some desent turbos for under 600$?
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stay away from 90% of anything on ebay, you should be able to get a replacement turbo from the classifieds pretty cheap
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02-23-2012, 06:47 PM
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From: Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
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I don't think anything of eBay turbochargers. They aren't worth 2 minutes of thought, let alone $150.
Best bet is to get a used turbo. Seriously.
But if you ready any "eBay turbo" thread, you'd know that.
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02-23-2012, 06:48 PM
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From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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They're junk. 'Nuff said.
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Corey R.
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02-23-2012, 06:48 PM
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sorry for not searching first, i figured the ebay turbos were taboo
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02-23-2012, 07:20 PM
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From: Wadena, Minnesota
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I have heard from SOME people they got lucky and had one last 50k miles. BUT, they had to go through a few before they got a good one.
So in short they are just not worth it. For $200 you can get an MHI 16g; used of course.
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02-23-2012, 07:27 PM
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From: Brooks, Georgia
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Does anyone know of any New turbos that are decent for under 600$?
How about the PT 5252E? says its good for 600HP
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2.3 Stroker 16G auto
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02-23-2012, 07:32 PM
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From: Pottstown, Pennsylvania
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The previous owner had a Big 16g turbo out on my car and it lasted maybe 5 months then boom, my cars sitting at the moment -_- don't waste your time man, and If you're looking to upgrade STM currently has a sale going on and their MHI Evo3 Big 16g Turbo is like 745$ before sale I believe so you May be able to get it down some.
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02-23-2012, 07:35 PM
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From: Augusta, Georgia
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I had a big 16g I got new off ebay that worked great for 50k miles till the car was wrecked but I looked and found a quality one. You have to look and use your brain and not buy the cheapest one you can find like anything on ebay.
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02-23-2012, 07:37 PM
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From: Brooks, Georgia
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Im looking to make bigger power than a 16G
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02-23-2012, 08:01 PM
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If your in a pinch and don't mind wasting a couple hundred dollars I say go for it. Just remember they are made in China and don't have much quality control. Had a buddy run one in his turbo hatch and it smoked right out of the box. Put in a oil restrictor and that helped. I would say only run one until you can save up for a quality turbo, or better yet buy a used quality turbo for the same price.
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02-23-2012, 08:06 PM
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Car: Hyundai Elantra GLS
From: spokane, Washington
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my cxracing 16g lasted 1500 miles. then started to push oil past the seals
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02-23-2012, 08:07 PM
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From: Lincoln, Nebraska
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A friend of mine runs an ebay 16g, it works fine, but it spools slower than a bigger turbo would, and I wouldn't trust it. Imo it isn't worth it when you can buy a used turbo for the same price and have a reliable power maker.
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02-23-2012, 08:11 PM
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From: Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
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Im looking to make bigger power than a 16G
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They why not buy a rebuilt Evo 3 16g?
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