deathsythe99

Well like the title says what do you guys think? I know we would be able to use a couple things turbo, wastegate, bov, intercooler maybe some of the piping? Whats your take?

Kasper

I wouldn't trust it at all unless the parts are made by a decent manufacture would be better off spending the money to get parts from a trusted source.

kaj

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turbo: no. it isn't something you want to skimp on, IMO. unless you like swapping them out. plus, cheap ones would probably end up costing more in the long run.
IC piping: should be okay, as long as there are no crush bends.
couplings: no, because they are probably rubber and will expand under pressure, especially when warm.
intercooler: no way. the FMIC needs to be efficient to be effective. a cheap one is a waste of money as they usually flow poorly and don't disperse heat very well.
wastegate: absolutely not. if the WG fails, your engine goes boom.

stick with OEM if you can't buy good parts. use the ebay money for a good tune (see my sig). it's just not worth it.

ETS Michael

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It's like throwing your hard earned money into a fire.

Michael

JTCB

I wanted to do it a while ago. As far as I see it you could always rebuild the cheap turbo with quality parts which is cheaper than buying the real thing. I've read alot about the ebay intercoolers and I have yet to see any complaints about them. The wastegate isn't really something to worry about hackish has a failsafe on his reflash so it will save your car if it were to break. Its alot cheaper to do on the spot if your on a tight budget and then save to fix the small things that wear out.

Code Monkey

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Don't do it.

kaj

iTrader: (60)

Beware anyone that tells you ebay turbo kits are safe.
Not even the Honda guys use them.

CrAnSwIcK

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Lots of Honda guys use them...I've seen a few of them in person...from what I've seen, they don't last too long...but I've also seen a $1,500 FP turbo tear itself apart in a short time...