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Old May 18, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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alright heres the deal, i got the cash and im about to order, but before i do, what do you guys think of this kit and be honest please

i have a lovefab mani and delta wastegate and downpipe being made so just these are the parts i need, and i ordered a boost gauge already

its a b16a1 pretty much stock, with 180 compression in all cylinders (did it tonight) so she is healthy

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Old May 18, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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lol
do you really need anyone to answer that?
that "carbon fiber" HKS SSQV is enough to tell you all you need to know about the kit.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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k im just wondering if anyone had any experience with one of these kits, the guys feedback is all pretty much good, but not sure , im kinda trying to decide which route to go right now
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Old May 18, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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How do you know it's not ssac? The turbo looks just like an ssac turbo.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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the turbo is a china made turbo, it has a 2 piece cast compressor, if you look in the picture and look at the compressor outlet to the throttle body you can see where its bonded together.

it starts like this....


and ends up like this...



I recomend getting a T3/t4 garret from fastturbo or phenoix turbo and do it right, if you have a lovefab mani people are going to wonder why your running an "ebay" brand turbo. best of luck to you. people are making insane numbers on stock b16's.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 06:22 AM
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it's really annoying to see you bring back up that 1 case turbo that was broken well before those pics were taken, after the new owner dropped it.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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Bottom line...... YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, but but but it has a groovy carbon taped BOV.....
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Old May 19, 2006 | 06:43 AM
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"JDM PIPING", "TURBO INTERCOOLER", "TURBO BOOST CONTROLLER", "RARE CARBON FIBER HKS STYLE BOV."
You can see the crowd there aiming for (the people who dont know anything and will say O damn that ***** sounds awsome). Knowing that, I wouldn't buy.

But then again it is made by the "JDM TUNER TEAM" lol.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 06:49 AM
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Well in all honoesty ive seen people run those ebay turbos ssatuojunk. Maybe they dont last as long as a garrett turbo will but they get the job done. if you font hav eteh cash for a real turbo then this will work just fine untill you can spring for a real turbo. The super t70 turbo my buddy ran and still runs and made over 400whp at 26 psi of boost with his LS. and the turbo held up just fine. make sure its got plenty of oil and a good drain.

With that being said i would personally save up and just buy a garrett or a turbonetics or precision turbo. there worth the money
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Old May 19, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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Looks terrible.

Notice that it comes with an HKS "style" BOV, but shows a greddy BOV gasket

Also, does it come with a manifold?

That terrible BOV with the fake *** carbon fiber is enough to turn me off completely. Gross.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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holy crap JDM PIPING!
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Old May 19, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 91_civicsi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">alright heres the deal, i got the cash and im about to order, but before i do, what do you guys think of this kit and be honest please

i have a lovefab mani and delta wastegate and downpipe being made so just these are the parts i need, and i ordered a boost gauge already

its a b16a1 pretty much stock, with 180 compression in all cylinders (did it tonight) so she is healthy

thanks guys

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAP...&rd=1

FEEDBACK PLEASE :D</TD></TR></TABLE>

i've been on the boosted side for about 2-3 years with hondas. Just do it right the first time is my advice I have to give you. especially since you have a lovefab manifold. I am from wpg also and almost done my 400+ whp buildup.

Only thing I really wouldn't use from that setup is their turbo. BOV should be fine.

What are your power goals with the car and what kinda car? stock motor?
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Old May 19, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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FYI those bends don't even resemble what a proper ic piping setup should look like.

they look like a bunch of random bends
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Old May 19, 2006 | 09:31 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boosted94cx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it's really annoying to see you bring back up that 1 case turbo that was broken well before those pics were taken, after the new owner dropped it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah just to let you know...I've dropped several turbos and havent broken any of them, a little drop breaks this damn compressor housing IN HALF. I dont care whether he dropped it, beat it with a hammer etc... its still a shitty turbo, im not starting an arguement.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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If you have to ask, then its not good. Really these threads pop up almost every day, and unless its a greddy kit or a good name brand kit, its not worth it.

Piece one together, save money and learn something out of it.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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Maybe it's just me, but I would never buy a turbo from a company who spells Exducer "excuder" and Major "Mayor".


Let's not leave out the fact that on the intake side, it's an Exducer and an Inducer, and the Turbine side is an exducer and a major. These guys are as cluless as the people that are going to buy them.


But then again, wtf do I know
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Old May 19, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by igo4bmx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">holy crap JDM PIPING! </TD></TR></TABLE>

thats ***** rare....
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Old May 19, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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^WeRd I havent seen Jdm piping in a hot minute.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SMSFAB &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah just to let you know...I've dropped several turbos and havent broken any of them, a little drop breaks this damn compressor housing IN HALF. I dont care whether he dropped it, beat it with a hammer etc... its still a shitty turbo, im not starting an arguement.</TD></TR></TABLE>

and go look up the REAL story on the whole thing, before you keep posting it with no idea what the **** really happened
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Old May 19, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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LOL&gt; JDM chrome piping. I'm ordering me some of that!!!!
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Old May 19, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boosted94cx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and go look up the REAL story on the whole thing, before you keep posting it with no idea what the **** really happened</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah dude alright I read the story, no need to get extremely pissed about it I was just trying to proove a point it had nothing to do with what actually happend to the guys turbo, all I was saying that the turbos are ****, I wasnt going against anything you said what so ever.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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the turbo's are 50/50 AT WORST...but who cares, they're cheap. get one for hella cheap, send it off to blaast for a cheap garrett chra rebuild...bam, cheap turbo with good internals
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Old May 19, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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Old May 19, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boosted94cx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the turbo's are 50/50 AT WORST...but who cares, they're cheap. get one for hella cheap, send it off to blaast for a cheap garrett chra rebuild...bam, cheap turbo with good internals</TD></TR></TABLE> very nice way of puting it, it is a good Idea if your a big time money saver, thanks for bein cool bro.
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Old May 19, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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the first thing i noticed, and proabably everyone else too, is that the whole stinking kit is only $425.00. that should tell you something right there.

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