is This A Legit 20g

[bo0st]

http://www.aptuned.com/TBC-TD05H-20G

Do you guys think that site is legit?

Because it's way more expensive here:

https://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=22035

 

[Canadian_CD9A]

Definitely no.

 

[stars]

"Actual item may vary from picture" this was at the very bottom of that listing.

With a disclaimer like that, it should be a clue someone is trying to sell you something that you do not need. Like anyone is going to sell and $900 turbo for pennies on the dollar I think not. There is an old saying, "You get what you pay for" and I would say that this is one of those examples on what that analogy exactly means.

 

[bo0st]

Okay and in that case where is the cheapest place to buy a genuine MHI 20g from?

 

[Canadian_CD9A]

I don't think they're available anymore. JusMX141 could probably make one from scratch with new parts but any complete MHI 20G will be used.

 

[Sjd6795]

I don't think they're available anymore. JusMX141 could probably make one from scratch with new parts but any complete MHI 20G will be used.

^ This and also putting "cheapest" and talking about MHI turbos isn't going to happen. But If you insist on getting a new turbo you should look into the FP greens.

Here is a link http://store.forcedperformance.net/...uct_Code=NTDSMFPGREEN&Category_Code=DSM-Turbo

 

[JusMX141]

^ No Genuine Mitsubishi parts are used in any of the current FP DSM lineup.

 

[Priority DSM]

http://www.aptuned.com/TBC-TD05H-20G

Do you guys think that site is legit?

Because it's way more expensive here:

https://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=22035

There is a difference- DSM turbocharger does not mean MHI turbocharger. If you want the real deal and not a China/eBay part then this is the key acronym you will be looking for. 99% of the time it is safe to assume that a cheap turbo will most likely be a copy. You could still buy and use it if you wanted to, but the failure rates have been well documented.

If you are dead set on a "new" 20g, follow the others advice and look at the Forced Performance offerings. The HTA68 isn't a bad place to start. 16g looks with good flow rates. The FP Green is the next step up. They are all the same price now so it's a "pick your poison" affair.

Other than that you could keep your eyes open for a used unit. A rebuilt turbo is a fine option. Nothing wrong with going that route.

Just think, a rebuilt turbo will be just as clean as a new one for the same amount of time....until you use it