Real or Fake?

[Usatuff]

Hard to tell by pics. /maybe someone else can help me out:

Evo III 16g turbo

 

[kimcheefists]

Fake. A turbocharger doesn't need a tag on it saying "TURBOCHARGER" to let us know that it's a turbocharger...You can identify a real 16G by it's serial number on the compressor housing that starts with 49178-0____

 

[Usatuff]

And this one ? tdo5 16g 50 trim turbo

 

[Texas gst]

^ +1. Fake

And fake, you see that big "tag" on it. The real ones say TD05H, no flat plate or tag.

 

[Usatuff]

OK, thanks a lot guys. Still kinda new to these things......

Last one, I swear haha:

Stock Evo 8 16G Twinscroll Turbo

 

[kimcheefists]

That Evo VIII turbo won't work with your car unless you do A LOT of modifications.

 

[90TSI717]

1st turbo...Not MHI. It would not say DSM or EvoIII on the ID plate. TD05H would be on the compressor cover away from the serial number.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-turbo-system-intercooler/313105-16g-serial-numbers.html

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/354483-how-do-u-spot-real-mhi-turbo.html

3rd turbo... Will not work on a DSM easily as previously stated.

 

[Usatuff]

so all 3 are fake?

 

[MrBoxx]

No, the last one is a real MHI, but it's from an Evo8, which means that it's mounted the opposite way from the DSM-style turbos. So it won't work on your manifold and exhaust without extensive modifications.

 

[kimcheefists]

The first two are fake. But like I said earlier, I wouldn't bother with the Evo VIII turbo since it would require extensive modifications.

 

[Usatuff]

So EVO VIII won;t just bolt on. EVO III is what I would want?

 

[burkgonzo]

You want an EVO 3, get off ebay and go to a vendor!

 

[kimcheefists]

So EVO VIII won;t just bolt on. EVO III is what I would want?

Yes.

 

[Usatuff]

not on ebay, I'm on craigslist

 

[Zdrummer15]

not on ebay, I'm on craigslist

The classifieds on here are probably your best bet for finding a used one.

 

[DashLaflash]

Ebay has some pretty good deals on genuine MHI Evo 3 turbos. I got a brand new one for $350 from some guy that changed directions on his build. That was truly a steal though. Used ones cost around the same or maybe less. Just make sure it's the real deal though. The real ones look like this http://store.forcedperformance.net/...duct_Code=49178-01470&Category_Code=DSM-Turbo. It'll say tdo5h on the compressor housing and have a different serial code than the knock-offs.

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

Woooow. Some companies. The sad thing is : These are actually bought by individuals who don't take the time to check them and 2 months later (if that) they're blown.

 

[GsXdSmKingGsX]

Now think about this.. Why would a turbo say DSM Evo III 16g.. Thats just silly. Assuming it was only made for one application. Its fake as hell broski.

And you will want to learn more about your car before you even think about doing a turbo upgrade.. n00b

 

[Usatuff]

On the topic of turbos.. JEGS High Performance - 555-110900

Will this work for the for the water supply line or oil line? I have about 4 foot of this and don't know what to do with it.

it says it's ok with oil, gas, alcohol and lubricants but says "Not for use with brake fluid, as vacuum line or in extreme heat situations."

 

[boostwhipped24]

You can find used mhi evo 16g's for a couple hundred dollars, i agree, buy a used one from one of the dsm classfieds or help out a fellow vendor

 

[agentorange313]

You can find used mhi evo 16g's for a couple hundred dollars, i agree, buy a used one from one of the dsm classfieds or help out a fellow vendor

even better, get it rebuild by a vendor, now you are helping two guys out

 

[b00st3d4g63]

Look up extreme psi. Thats where I buy all my stuff they are good guys and always ship out everything fast. I buy everything from them that way I know it's not fake. The only thing on my car from ebay / a knock off is the intercooler. It works perfect though so I can't complain because it was cheap.

EXTREME PSI : Your #1 Source for In Stock Performance Parts - Mitsubishi TD05H "EVO III Big" 16G *Sale*
This is a real MHI turbo.

 

[socjdqcer]

Look up extreme psi. Thats where I buy all my stuff they are good guys and always ship out everything fast. I buy everything from them that way I know it's not fake. The only thing on my car from ebay / a knock off is the intercooler. It works perfect though so I can't complain because it was cheap.

EXTREME PSI : Your #1 Source for In Stock Performance Parts - Mitsubishi TD05H "EVO III Big" 16G *Sale*
This is a real MHI turbo.

haha Im right there with you bro, I have been using a ebay intercooler for 2 years now, and it works GREAT! I only paid $30...I couldnt be happier

 

[paulv1971]

imo first two are fakes.Gotta love craigslist

 

[pj91gsx]

Woooow. Some companies. The sad thing is : These are actually bought by individuals who don't take the time to check them and 2 months later (if that) they're blown.

sometimes there is no way to tell on the outside of the turbo. Most of the turbos going in for rebuild have metal flakes or sludge blocking off the oil pressure. its not always easy to find a good 16g, because some of the turbos come off cars with blown motors, then they people sell them thinking they are good turbos, and they end up smoking because they have sludge or metal shavings blocking off the oil. search classifieds and craiglists, is a good place to find 16gs, but ask 1st if it came off a blown motor