Why are these sleeves so cheap?

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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 02:01 AM
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Default Why are these sleeves so cheap?

These are 58.80 a piece. Most places are about 150 a piece. Is there something I am missing?

http://www.epsturbos.com/darto...p.htm
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 04:07 AM
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Surely doesn't sound right. I paid $450 for my darton sleeves + Shipping, normally go for $500 - $650. If you can't get any decent price on sleeves, let me know and I can msg you the details of the company I bought mine off.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 05:13 AM
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Default Re: Why are these sleeves so cheap? (Ak_ef9)

if they are selling them that cheap. Ill bu 4 sets just to have them and have back up motors!
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 05:30 AM
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Default Re: Why are these sleeves so cheap? (Ak_ef9)

They are showing MID sleeves but the part number is for the flanged repair sleeves.I have seen these for around $50 each before.They are better than stock but nothing like the MID sleeves. http://www.darton-international.com/sl_import.htm
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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so these arent recommended for boost?
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Default Re: Why are these sleeves so cheap? (Ak_ef9)

I am going to try a set next year I ordered one sleeve this summer to get the block machined - They are a flanged sleeve which is not the sleeves pictured - they are exactly the same as the stock sleeves but are a little thicker at the top 1/4" of the sleeve - all that needs to be machined is the very top of the aluminum in each cylinder
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Default Re: Why are these sleeves so cheap? (NJIN BUILDR)

Ninja builder is right, the part numbers don't match. The Sleeves I got are the same part number of darton website. What you want is http://www.epsturbos.com/darto...p.htm which is actually on the same website you mentioned and that's $519. So I did get a good deal for $450.
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