obx wastegate

[1badturbo]

I was looking at an obx 40mm wastegate on ebay, and wanted to know If any one has had experience with them, or any experience with an ebay knock-off wastegate.

I know the knock-off gate has been discused before but I need an up to date answer if you have ran or are still running the ebay knock-off.

 

[91gvr4]

I run the knock off tial. I have yet to have a problem, and they are almost identical inside.

 

[~laser_craver~]

OBX actually makes pretty good stuff. My friend runs an OBX header on his integra and its awesome... No flaws, and hasnt fallen apart or anything.... It also gave a huge boost in the mid and upper range of his power band...

 

[1badturbo]

I run the knock off tial. I have yet to have a problem, and they are almost identical inside.

What does the tial knock off look like. I see alot of hks ones but not tial.

 

[Ultimatedsm]

Some OBX stuff fall apart some last a little longer. I have seen OBX manifolds break at the runner area making the turbo just hang. I have seen OBX try to copy the limited slip diffs but failed to because they weren't machined to specs. Just remmeber, you buy cheap you get cheap. I would never trust those parts on my car. If you don't have the money, save up. You will save a lot more in the long run this way.

 

[91gvr4]

Some OBX stuff fall apart some last a little longer. I have seen OBX manifolds break at the runner area making the turbo just hang. I have seen OBX try to copy the limited slip diffs but failed to because they weren't machined to specs. Just remmeber, you buy cheap you get cheap. I would never trust those parts on my car. If you don't have the money, save up. You will save a lot more in the long run this way.

I agree with you on some parts, I will buy an Ebay intercooler as I did, I did purchase the wastegate because it was cheap from a local guy and I needed it right away. I wouldnt ever buy Obx/SSA Rods, Pistons, Turbo's.