How to idenitfy a real name brand turbo?

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07-13-2007, 01:07 PM

hondarex2323

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How to idenitfy a real name brand turbo?

well there is a guy in a local forum and he is selling a T3/T4 turbo - brand new rebuild 0 miles, said it has turbonetics internals. .53 AR compressor side .60 exhaust for $275...so my question how so i tell if it is a real turbonetics turbo and not some ssautocrome junk...he didnt have any pics to show me but he was talking about meeting up so i can look at it...i just dont want to buy a pos turbo that will f-up my car...if it is a pos turbo i rather just buy one from blaast for $550...so can any body help me out?

07-13-2007, 01:17 PM

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Re: How to idenitfy a real name brand turbo?

53/60 t3/t4, ill bet you alot of money is ching chang meow rebuilt by no one

07-13-2007, 01:19 PM

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Re: How to idenitfy a real name brand turbo?

look at the housings if its got a brand name stamp on it. the turbonetic internals is probly a bunch of crap and he's trying to sell you a ssac. but it wouldnt hurt to check it out.

07-13-2007, 02:36 PM

hondarex2323

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Re: How to idenitfy a real name brand turbo?

well i just got done talking with him again and i asked if it was a real turbonetics turbo but he replies with it has turbonetics internals... so im like wtf so what type of shell is it...he didnt know he said he bought it off a guy in tampa...so i might just pass and keep looking for another one to pick up...thanks for the help.....

07-13-2007, 04:09 PM

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Re: How to idenitfy a real name brand turbo?

Many chinese will have the turbonetics logo on the turbine housing so be careful.
Turbonetics usually have a rectangle on the compressor housing with a sticker, sometimes without or the Turbonetics logo.

07-17-2007, 11:46 PM

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Re: How to idenitfy a real name brand turbo?

I dunno what "turbonetics" internals are also.
I've heard of ching chang turbos running "garrett" internals, but never bothered to confirm.. When I see photos of split compressor covers, why bother..
Above $250, he better have a receipt for that turbo.. Otherwise forget it.