Can I trust this? - Team-2G Mitsubishi Forum

jared0791 · 07-16-2008, 09:44 AM

eBay Motors: T3/T4 Turbo Charger Chrome Eclipse Focus Jetta MR2 Neon (item 170238205652 end time Jul-16-08 20:47:49 PDT)

It comes with a year warranty, so would you trust it?

Andy · 07-16-2008, 10:47 AM

Personally, I wouldn't trust it.

jared0791 · 07-16-2008, 10:54 AM

Not even with a year warranty? I'm on a tight budget, so where can I find a reliable, yet affordable turbo?

Andy · 07-16-2008, 10:58 AM

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Look in 7inch's sig theres a video of an egay turbo...then let me know what you think about them.

totaleclipse_05 · 07-16-2008, 11:23 AM

You are playing russian roulette whenever you buy an eBay turbo. I have heard many stories of them breaking and causing a lot of problems and have heard stories of them working fine for many years. For my RS-T, I tried out an eBay turbo because I just needed something to get by. I would never (and didn't) put an eBay turbo on my Talon though because that thing is going to see excess of 15-20 psi and I doubt an eBay turbo can handle that for long.

jared0791 · 07-16-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by totaleclipse_05

You are playing russian roulette whenever you buy an eBay turbo. I have heard many stories of them breaking and causing a lot of problems and have heard stories of them working fine for many years. For my RS-T, I tried out an eBay turbo because I just needed something to get by. I would never (and didn't) put an eBay turbo on my Talon though because that thing is going to see excess of 15-20 psi and I doubt an eBay turbo can handle that for long.

So, did the ebay turbo stay on your RS-T the entire time you owned it? Were there any problems with it?

totaleclipse_05 · 07-16-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jared0791

So, did the ebay turbo stay on your RS-T the entire time you owned it? Were there any problems with it?

I had the eBay turbo on it for about 7-8 months and it never exceeded 7 psi. I made sure to buy an oil restrictor because a buddy told me to and that ebay turbos blow oil seals quick.

RadDsm · 07-16-2008, 12:25 PM

Would a 14b or s16g be good on the 420a? They both can be had for cheap, quick spooling, and you can get a mitsu flange welded to the mani for cheap as well.

totaleclipse_05 · 07-16-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RadDsm

Would a 14b or s16g be good on the 420a? They both can be had for cheap, quick spooling, and you can get a mitsu flange welded to the mani for cheap as well.

Problem is, most manifolds for the 420a are cast. Also, the way the manifolds are setup, the 14b's would have a hard time fitting in the engine bay to clear the starter, radiator and fans, etc. Stick with a 420a t3 manifold and some sort of t3-flanged turbo to keep things simple.

Flipboi89 · 07-16-2008, 03:01 PM

im rolling with 16g and yes have a t3 flange. straight from the hahn racecraft kit. works fine

thabassman87 · 07-16-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Flipboi89

im rolling with 16g and yes have a t3 flange. straight from the hahn racecraft kit. works fine

That turbo is made for the 420a. Most ebay turbos blow up after 15 psi.

7inchexhaust · 07-16-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by andys99rs

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Look in 7inch's sig theres a video of an egay turbo...then let me know what you think about them.

bwaha. check it.

jared0791 · 07-16-2008, 10:22 PM

So, my question is, since I'll only run 7-8 psi, should I invest in this turbo?

thabassman87 · 07-16-2008, 10:41 PM

I had an ebay turbo on Claire and didn't have any problems but I would never buy another.

jared0791 · 07-16-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thabassman87

I had an ebay turbo on Claire and didn't have any problems but I would never buy another.

Why, crappy quality, or just the bad reputation?