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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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hey guys, I was wondering if a 14b turbo is any good... im looking to boost my stock LS motor... nothing crazy I just want to boost it for myself not going out to try and hit big #s and spank vettes etc...

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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Nope. Not worth the trouble to even integrate it. By the time you do all of that, you can get a real manifold and a decent turbo, even used.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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alright thanks, how are the ebay kits? would it be worth it to buy 1 and jus change the manifold and get a better turbo ?
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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pssht, i ain't afraid of using ebay ****. lol. some people say bad things about them, but i've heard some good things about them too. even heard some bad things about name brand ****. if anything, use the kit for a while, or till something brakes, then upgrade as you go along.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Again. NOPE. If you want to do this correctly, check the FAQs on here about the correct new parts, or quality used parts found on the marketplace. Best place to look if you're on a budget. You really don't want to go down that ebay path
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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ok, not trying to thread jack, or step on anyones toes, but will someone please explain to me the difference in name brand vacuum line, and generic? how about intercooler piping? clamps? couplers? i mean, yeah i can see a difference between a name brand turbo, and an ebay brand. but honestly, i can't see why one company just because it costs more, makes a better general part, ie parts listed above. i've seen issues with name brand turbo's too. no, not as often, but WAY more costly to repair than simply spending less than 200 bucks on a replacment. i get the saying, you get what you pay for, i do. but to an extent its kinda silly.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jhammond_82
ok, not trying to thread jack, or step on anyones toes, but will someone please explain to me the difference in name brand vacuum line, and generic? how about intercooler piping? clamps? couplers? i mean, yeah i can see a difference between a name brand turbo, and an ebay brand. but honestly, i can't see why one company just because it costs more, makes a better general part, ie parts listed above. i've seen issues with name brand turbo's too. no, not as often, but WAY more costly to repair than simply spending less than 200 bucks on a replacment. i get the saying, you get what you pay for, i do. but to an extent its kinda silly.
yeah i know what u mean, all charge piping is the same from what i know ... so i wouldnt be bad off using like 80% of the ebay kit and just replacing maybe the turbo and manifold maybe the bov and wastegate aswell
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