Cheap ebay wategates??
- Thread starter Gritz
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WG and the Fuel system are probably the 2 last places you want to cheap out as both can totally destroy an engine in seconds.
Having said that a few here have had success with the cheap gates after stripping them down and checking for adequate clearence on the valve stem BEFORE using them.
Generally the metallurgy is poor in the components but often brand name parts can fit ie: Springs and diaphrams.
Having said that a few here have had success with the cheap gates after stripping them down and checking for adequate clearence on the valve stem BEFORE using them.
Generally the metallurgy is poor in the components but often brand name parts can fit ie: Springs and diaphrams.
The reason i asked is because you can't really know, unlesss you try...I remember when people swor against ebay intercoolers, manifolds, turbos..etc now a lot of people has had success with these products..For example, i bought a ebay 1jz mainfold 321 stainless, tabs on all the runners and flange, feels very heavy( 15 lbs) great peice...Being that im not rich, i have to look for the best quality for the money..being a cheap a**, maybe the 1jz is a little above my pay grade!! 
Per usual, IJ has hit the nail on the head.
There ARE a lot of people that run the knockoff FiAL & HK$ wastegates (as well as blow-off valves) that have great success.
However to my knowledge, most of them at least tore it down to inspect for clearance issues and if need be, replace some of the internals with authentic pieces (Most of these things are interchangable as the knock-off's are almost 100% identical as far as the actual design goes.
I've been there...I've done that. A knock-off TiAL that I previously owned quickly became Authentic (Other than the main unit itself).
Of course, nobody can guaranttee success...and that's just a risk you're going to have to take.
"Best bang for the buck" is okay...but if you're even considering being cheap with a Supra.......Don't plan on your journey lasting very long.
Jeff
There ARE a lot of people that run the knockoff FiAL & HK$ wastegates (as well as blow-off valves) that have great success.
However to my knowledge, most of them at least tore it down to inspect for clearance issues and if need be, replace some of the internals with authentic pieces (Most of these things are interchangable as the knock-off's are almost 100% identical as far as the actual design goes.
I've been there...I've done that.
A knock-off TiAL that I previously owned quickly became Authentic (Other than the main unit itself).Of course, nobody can guaranttee success...and that's just a risk you're going to have to take.
"Best bang for the buck" is okay...but if you're even considering being cheap with a Supra.......Don't plan on your journey lasting very long.
Jeff
I bought an 44mm X02 racing wastegate from Driftmotion for about $145 i believe. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet because my car isn't running right yet, but it was cheap and i've heard nothing but good about X02 racing products especially their WG's. Call driftmotion and Aaron will hook you up.
IJ.;1120862 said:
Is this an error IJ ?!?!?! Did you mean WG and the Fuel system are probably the 2 last places you DON'T want to cheap out
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is the world coming to an end?
