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Old 09-04-2012, 10:55 PM
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flame on!!! I just picked up a used turbo kit. The brand is XSpower. Yes I know its a CHeap brand or "ebay" brand.. but a little info about my car
bone stock 95 LS.
not looking to go ***** out. anyway..

On the Turbo where the Downpipe would connect theres a little piece of Tube welded there, Covered the bolt holes etc.

what would be the easiest way to get a flange or something on there, so I can atleast use the turbo? without having to buy another
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i wouldnt mess with it just get a cheap turbo
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

Pictures would be nice you know

IMO going turbo at any scale is going all out

It's not same as I/h/e
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Good luck with it.

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thats what im talking about on the turbo.. see the "downpipe"
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looks like a paper weight if u ask me
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

Take a huge dump on it, it should fix it....
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well for the price, I couldnt pass it up.
got the "complete" kit. Minus injectors, ECU. Downpipe.
just got to get a new turbo now.
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

Believe me, if he had paid you the money you paid him for it just to take it you'd still be getting ripped off.
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

Originally Posted by rich7777
Believe me, if he had paid you the money you paid him for it just to take it you'd still be getting ripped off.
How so?
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Simple... you'll install it, drive the car and it will blow up and set fire to the car with you in it. You'll end up spending way more fixing the poor car than you did on the kit. Now do your mathematics and work out a approximate lose so you can prepare yourself.
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

obviously, I'm not going to install THAT turbo.
That's why I came here for Help. and answers.

and Honestly. I traded a 1st gen XBOX 360.
for the complete Kit, Intercooler, Piping. 3 turbo manifolds. 2 stainless. One Cast. Greddy Bov. 2 wastegates. oil Feed/return lines.

and I paid $80 for the xbox.
so I feel like Its a good deal, Even if I have to get another Turbo and have a DP made.
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heres one of the manifolds that came with.. I honestly think its still a good deal. for the price

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that turbo is toast dawg, im sure as to what has happen to it. i wouldnt use it even if it was free. the manifold you have looks nice, but has some flaws. the weld points arent that strong. how do i know this? my neighbor has the same one and where the wastegate is mounted is where the crack was found.
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

theres plenty of kids who try to go turbo the cheap way and they all think their kit isnt going to take a **** or blow up. Truth is, your going to spend more money replacing parts that fail and/or risk blowing the engine.

If these cheap china made parts worked so well, we all would be using them. But were not for a reason and its not for the bling factor.

Ur buddy you traded for an 80.00 Xbox was probably glad to get those crappy parts from under his bed.
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

omg...what is that downpipe? who would do that? looks like a beaten on f,ud up turbo. what injectors?
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

Read my thread. Still strong
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

those manifolds crack, the wastegate flange falls off, normally with your wastegate... i've seen the turbo flange break off and drop the turbo off the car..

turbos are ****, bearings fail, housings break, seals leak, wheels fail...

and that turbo you posted pics of is a little 42 trim straight t3.... you'd be lucky to get 200hp out of it.

you gotta pay to play and you've just wasted money on **** you shouldn't use
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

Go autoworks if you need parts for your kit they are great

Google them greg has been awesome

They sell everything u need and can do custom stuff
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

theres more to turbo kits than go autoworks

the nut riders are back! SMH
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

Originally Posted by wantboost
theres more to turbo kits than go autoworks

the nut riders are back! SMH
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

sorry to say but that def looks like junk man
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

ya I know Its done for..

picking up another Turbo tomorrow.. T04e t3/t4 A/R .60
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

I dont think a 60 is best for your LS, but do what u like
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Default Re: just picked up a turbo Kit.

It's probably another eGay Turbo as well... what is it with all the cheap skate losers lol. Can't people just find other hobbies..


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