beutler09

ok so i'm kind of split right now my car is running low compression due to being turboed by previous owner. i'm debating turboing it or stock pistons. what are your guys opinion on getting a cheap ebay turbo kit and just running low psi think 7 or 8.everything is ready for turbo kit and i could put it on myself and pistons i would have to have someone put them in for me which is going to come out to about the same price if not more. has anyone every used a ebay turbo kit?

LSracing94

hit or miss with those kits
i know ppl for have 10k+ on them
then i know ppl who have problems after 500 miles

beutler09

yeah its just iv got a budget for either all motor or turbo so...i'm guessing most the people that get 500 miles have psi high i just want a little to make my car run right

subway

I say just be patient piece a nice turbo kit together. Could save yourself a lot of money if you're patient.

Jimmy

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IMHO.. i wouldn't risk it.. sure you can cheap out and use some pieces from the kit.. like intercooler piping.. intercooler, couplers, etc.. but as far as turbo's, manifolds, wastegates, blow off valve.. I would not use ebay quality.. Like already stated.. it's hit or miss.

Save up some money and do it right.. i bought a used drag 3 kit for 1200 bucks..

Check this out: https://honda-tech.com/forums/forced-induction-16/noobs-ebay-turbos-your-questions-answered-1749857/

mrdeadman

Just piece one together from used parts. It will be cheaper in the long run. You will have to replace some of the parts of the ebay kit after they break on you, that is if your engine doesn't get effed first...

MugenEkHonduh

don't put a ebay kit on your car bro

neardon

A low quality kit will break and cost you more money in the long run.

scbmx87

If you don't mind possibly rebuilding a motor and buying a new turbo kit when it blows apart. Go ahead and give it a shot, hope you get lucky. If I was you, i wouldn't risk it.

jhammond_82

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some of the parts as listed above are ok to use. as far as using an ebay turbo? idk. there is a thread in the forced induction forum about ebay turbo kits. also search it. there are alot of people that have had great luck with them. others not so lucky. i guess you definately want to stay away from the ssautochrome kits. they don't use weld to assemble their parts on the turbo itself. its an apoxy, when heated up becomes brittle, and can shatter over time. which i think might be an issue with all ebay turbos? idk. search garrett t3/t4 on ebay, sometimes you can get a good deal. look in the marketplace here. a friend of mine just bought a garrett t3/t4 with blue top injectors and a resistor box for 200 bucks. intercooler kits on ebay are around 150 or so. so for 350 bucks you can have a decent set up i would think. here check this out http://www.hondamarketplace.com/forumdisplay.php?f=39

LSracing94

would you trust an ebay condom?

9KRevLimitDC2

jhammond_82

iTrader: (1)

lmao

beutler09

HAHAHA well i was also think like you guys were saying maybe ebay intercooler kit with a nice turbo and mani. does that sound more reasonable?

TIMMY4TOES

you wouldnt?

beutler09

oh i would as long as it was used so i know it works

dapek

Word?? Idk if anyone should use a used condom To each his own i guess..

Back on topic, x2 on patience. Don't buy an Ebay turbo kit, save yourself a headache and get it done right the first time. You will be fine using an intercooler off egay but stay away from those SSAC mani's etc.

I coulda swore this has been covered almost a million times

keepinitrehaal

i would do it. thats just me.

antwat904

honestly i don't think going cheap on anything as far as a motor or cars go isnt a good idea. Although i have four friends who have ebay turbo kits with hks, greddy, or hondata (recomended) engine management systems and they are doing great and no problems at all. I personally would wait but that is just me.... but like everyone is saying it is a hit a miss... but i have also seen garrett turbos blow with like 700mi on them so its just one of those things...

G Rabbitt

That seller would have the most hilarious negative feedback comments on earth.

ALLxMOTOR EG

Save money for a real turbo kit.Ebay is just a joke.

northemt88

one of my friends is making 350 whp in her integra,she has had the same ebay kit for 2 years.but its tunned on aem stand alone.

ErMaK

I've had several friends use ebay kits on thier cars and they have had no problems at all. The only time I've ever heard of any problems with them is when jackasses turn the boost way up to the point that the parts just cant handle it. Overall bang for the buck ebay kits are not that bad. I say go for it, especially if you are only gonna use like 7psi. A good word of advice though would be to definatly be to have some sort of fuel controller/engine management. Also a wide-band o2 gauge is a good idea.

iamthefollower

I had an ebay 50 trim on my car and after a week and a half running 8psi it ended up shot.. they really are hit or miss.

rev-speed

if all u want is less than 250whp
then u can not beat a $600 dallor turbo kit
(just make sure u pick one with a cast manifold)
spend the money u save on a good tuner and fuel managment!!!