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Ebay turbo's
Hi folks,
Can someone tell me if there is much difference in quality between a turbo bought on Ebay or an expensive turbo of a well known brand? Does the expensive turbo last longer or.....??????? Help me out! Thanks! |
Re: Ebay turbo's
you get what you pay for.
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Re: Ebay turbo's
are you talking about a reman vs New turbo of the same brand or a no name brand turbo like ZY or SSAUTONIG(eGay) vs a brand name turbo like Garrett/AiResearch?
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Re: Ebay turbo's
Originally Posted by Whitey
you get what you pay for.
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Yes, I mean the no names "new in the box turbo's" on Ebay.
How is the quallity? do they last long or can they handle stress? |
Re: Ebay turbo's
Originally Posted by civicvti94
Yes, I mean the no names "new in the box turbo's" on Ebay.
How is the quallity? do they last long or can they handle stress? |
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for me personally id rock a used rebuilt Garrett over some no name new eGay knockoff turbo... Some guys have used them with no problems but a few guys have had big problems with them. For critical components, i stick to known good parts and not knockoffs
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Re: Ebay turbo's
Welcome to HMT.
The basic statement of "You get what you pay for..." is pretty solid. There are some know bad sellers on eBay. SSAutoChrome" is one of them, and probably the biggest offender in the turbo world. Everything they sell is crap. Get to know the AutoChrome products, becuase different sellers are also selling the AutoChrome products, but don't tell you that up front. There are several variations on the AutoChrome product line, "XSsomething" is a common alternative. If there is not a well known brand name clearly visible in the auction pictures, stay away from it. If there is a clearly visible, well-know brand name in the pictures, it might be worth it. Of course simple eBay rules then apply...check feedback (read the feedback, don't just look at the number, see if they have been selling turbos for a while, etc.) , verify shipping, is insurance available, is there a penalty for return, is there a warranty, etc, etc. If these criteria are met, then you might be getting a good deal, but you are still taking a chance, it is eBay after all. Craig |
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Originally Posted by TunerToys
Welcome to HMT.
The basic statement of "You get what you pay for..." is pretty solid. There are some know bad sellers on eBay. SSAutoChrome" is one of them, and probably the biggest offender in the turbo world. Everything they sell is crap. Get to know the AutoChrome products, becuase different sellers are also selling the AutoChrome products, but don't tell you that up front. There are several variations on the AutoChrome product line, "XSsomething" is a common alternative. If there is not a well known brand name clearly visible in the auction pictures, stay away from it. If there is a clearly visible, well-know brand name in the pictures, it might be worth it. Of course simple eBay rules then apply...check feedback (read the feedback, don't just look at the number, see if they have been selling turbos for a while, etc.) , verify shipping, is insurance available, is there a penalty for return, is there a warranty, etc, etc. If these criteria are met, then you might be getting a good deal, but you are still taking a chance, it is eBay after all. Craig |
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Down2TUrbo sells on ebay and they are a GOOD dealer and dont rip people off.
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i used a rebuilt garrett from ebay.. i paid 420 for it... but it was perfect...
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Re: Ebay turbo's
Originally Posted by Whitey
you get what you pay for.
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Re: Ebay turbo's
Originally Posted by TunerToys
Welcome to HMT.
The basic statement of "You get what you pay for..." is pretty solid. There are some know bad sellers on eBay. SSAutoChrome" is one of them, and probably the biggest offender in the turbo world. Everything they sell is crap. Get to know the AutoChrome products, becuase different sellers are also selling the AutoChrome products, but don't tell you that up front. There are several variations on the AutoChrome product line, "XSsomething" is a common alternative. If there is not a well known brand name clearly visible in the auction pictures, stay away from it. If there is a clearly visible, well-know brand name in the pictures, it might be worth it. Of course simple eBay rules then apply...check feedback (read the feedback, don't just look at the number, see if they have been selling turbos for a while, etc.) , verify shipping, is insurance available, is there a penalty for return, is there a warranty, etc, etc. If these criteria are met, then you might be getting a good deal, but you are still taking a chance, it is eBay after all. Craig |
Re: Ebay turbo's
^^^^ very true, I bet that kind of ---- happens all the time. ---- it happened to me before.
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Re: Ebay turbo's
Westcoast turbo had rebuilt Garretts on sale here not sure if they still are but at least you know what your getting.
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Whooooooow, this discussion really woke me up!
I allready used two T4 ---- turbo's from ssautochrome and indeed they both started smooking thick white clouds from my exhaust! The first time I thought I trew too much oil in the engine. But the second I had everything under control, I thought. The same ----! I only tested the car up to 6000rpm cause I sill needed the 3 bar map sensor. So I never had wheelspin in my 2nd speed. This turbo was supposed to handle 500 plus horsepower at 25 psi. Bla bla bla Bullshit. Thanks guys! |
Re: Ebay turbo's
How are the Westcoast turbos. Have people had good luck with them?
steve |
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