Is this a junk "ebay" turbo, or is this a legit garrett turbo?

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Old May 11, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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Default Is this a junk "ebay" turbo, or is this a legit garrett turbo?

Just wondering if this is a legit turbo or if its junk.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW
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Old May 11, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Dosen't look to be a garrett turbo to me.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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my bad, are t25 turbo's even garrett?
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Old May 11, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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Really don't think thats a garrett turbo. Looks like a no name to me lol.....
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Old May 11, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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yeah I figured. are all those new turbos below 600 basically junk and no-name?
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Old May 11, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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that is a junk ebay/ no name/ china turbo
if its under $600 new its a junk ebay/no name/ china turbo
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Old May 11, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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yes, pretty much
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Old May 11, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Default Re: Is this a junk "ebay" turbo, or is this a legit garrett turbo? (riceball777)

okay, you guys got an opinion on the gt2854r compared to a gt2871r with 52mm trim and .48ar?

I need a turbo with around 250-300 hp but throttle response and spool up time is very important for autocross.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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id pick up a gt2860rs for that type of application. excellent response on the honda motors and easily capable of 300whp
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