how bad will this generic ebay stuff hurt my car
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyo...024QQitemZ370064404239QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
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Ebay junk worth it?
- Thread starter terror
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I don't know about all the other parts. But the boost controller is a knock-off. my bro has one and he almost blew the engine when he turned the boost down according to the dial on the controller. and boosted 20+ on a stock engine unexpectedly. Wouldn't doubt it if the rest is crap too.
Just a quick list before I go:
-IMO 1.06A/R is to large, gonna be very laggy unless you have a very heavily built setup to help spool or are using nitrous. Basically not a street setup at all!
-No bead rolled pipes and usually thing silicone couplers, Also 2.5" is too small for that turbo, you would need atleast 3" for 1000hp!
-Knockoff/replica BOV
-KNockoff/replica wastegate, I have used
-Manifold looks to be the one that hits the oil housing, maybe wrong but my #1 runner is tucked more, again I run one of these on one of my cars. For the money you can't beat it but still not the best for flow!
-Turbo timer is again a knockoff/replica
Of course this is just my opinion and this is coming from someone who has used some of the stuff. As I recently learned, there are things that are vital, fuel/electronics that need to be perfect but you can use the knockoff stuff elsewhere if you choose. I personally think there are a lot better parts out there but it is always your choice. But don't expect any kind of warrantee or custom service what so ever. Also expect a good bit of custom work. Like it says not all fittings are included, but also, DP, intake, mounting IC, building the IC pipes, running all the lines, dump tube, oil and coolant lines....ect the list goes on. If you are interested and have the money to do it twice, give it a try and write a review I am sure everyone would love that!
Remember these are only my opinions!
Seth
-IMO 1.06A/R is to large, gonna be very laggy unless you have a very heavily built setup to help spool or are using nitrous. Basically not a street setup at all!
-No bead rolled pipes and usually thing silicone couplers, Also 2.5" is too small for that turbo, you would need atleast 3" for 1000hp!
-Knockoff/replica BOV
-KNockoff/replica wastegate, I have used
-Manifold looks to be the one that hits the oil housing, maybe wrong but my #1 runner is tucked more, again I run one of these on one of my cars. For the money you can't beat it but still not the best for flow!
-Turbo timer is again a knockoff/replica
Of course this is just my opinion and this is coming from someone who has used some of the stuff. As I recently learned, there are things that are vital, fuel/electronics that need to be perfect but you can use the knockoff stuff elsewhere if you choose. I personally think there are a lot better parts out there but it is always your choice. But don't expect any kind of warrantee or custom service what so ever. Also expect a good bit of custom work. Like it says not all fittings are included, but also, DP, intake, mounting IC, building the IC pipes, running all the lines, dump tube, oil and coolant lines....ect the list goes on. If you are interested and have the money to do it twice, give it a try and write a review I am sure everyone would love that!
Remember these are only my opinions!
Seth
Ebay is not worth the money savings on new parts for our cars. You can find used stock parts there, but I wouldn't trust anything else, not even new name brand stuff. There is too much fake stuff on there. Buy from the vendors on the site, and spend a little more. It will save you money in the end.
***EDIT***The dude has 46 negative feedbacks in the last month!!!!!!
***EDIT***The dude has 46 negative feedbacks in the last month!!!!!!
i agree, i use ebay if in need for stock or non moving parts, or occasionally i see a good deal for a major brand name and might throw down a bid. Basically if it cost's hundreds less than a normal aftermarket/stock part then u get what u pay for.
ForcedTorque;1067440 said:
I think your 'EDIT' says it all.........
I have bought good name brand stuff off chinaBay,
You just have to watch who you buy from.
Typically, the good stuff is not sold by anyone selling the chinese shit.
So look at the seller's other auctions too.
If they have a bunch of GReddy look-a-like BOVs for $25,
you can bet that all they are selling is crap.
Good rule of thumb,
If something with an odd name brand is being claimed as 'JDM',
most likely it's chinese. (like XTD flywheels)
Old Option magazines are always a good source to ID JDM brands.
I have some dating back to the late '80s.
Helps to ID the good stuff from the junk.
thats my plans for now.
suprahabsfan;1067685 said:
Nope........
If you look at some of the junk sellers,
you will find some who get 100+ per month!!
But if a buyer gets 3 non-pays, he is booted off........
Just to reitterate.
Ebay stuff like that is JUNK. You might save a few dollars now but your going to pay for it with blown turbo's, sticky wastegates and non functioning blow off valves.
Buy the right stuff, once.
Their are more then a few companies on here that sell great turbo kits for reasonable prices, please go with them before you blow your motor.
Oh and -46 feedback in a month is pretty bad too :lol:
Ebay stuff like that is JUNK. You might save a few dollars now but your going to pay for it with blown turbo's, sticky wastegates and non functioning blow off valves.
Buy the right stuff, once.
Their are more then a few companies on here that sell great turbo kits for reasonable prices, please go with them before you blow your motor.
Oh and -46 feedback in a month is pretty bad too :lol:
i bought a ebay manifold...wasent at all what they showed, i re-welded it and added some support brackets and its a 1000000x better then what it was when it arrived. just be care full, just because they show that pic dosent all ways mean thats what u get.