Anybody here running ebay turbos?

markhutch · 7-4-08, 2:07

If you are how well do they hold up? Im looking to run 6-8psi with an internal wastegate. What turbo are you running also..

Autovision · 7-4-08, 4:29

i do not actually have an ebay turbo but i heard that the t3 t4 turbos take for ever to spool, i have no hard evidence either way. just something to be aware of

**KING6** · 7-4-08, 9:09

I bought my turbo off ebay.

Ebay doesnt make turbo's

**Stealth** · 7-4-08, 12:45

Both King6 and I have "ebay" turbos, but they asre authentic turbonetics, and come with a warranty..

If your planning on buying one of thes 250 dollar turbos, I would advise you to not waste your money. From what I hear they are above a 60% fail rate. There are a few good stories about people whos [shizzle] holds up though.

**KING6** · 7-4-08, 13:19

Should be referred to as made in china turbo's.

clutcher · 7-4-08, 16:44

Made in china turbos are fine my AR .45 holds up to 9psi and has a bit of oil leak but that problem was sorted out with a smaller oil supply flange.

Its a fairly small turbo gets to 9psi@ around 3,000rpm WOT on my 2.5 mx6.

So fair it has being about 6months since I got it still no shaft play.

My bro got a T3/4 about a year ago its going strong on his probe, come on harder and later than my small one. 7psi @4,000RPM WOT

**Turk** · 7-4-08, 18:39

Ive got a made in china turbo, more then 6 months later and still boosting strong. It is making a strange noise when cold though, at first I thought it was just a guy mowing his lawn the next street over every time I went to work, but it is coming from my engine bay. Ive got cash sitting there for a Gt30 or the like when this turbo goes though, but until ill be china-ing it up.

PS others arent so lucky, failing on first day etc, but life a gamble.

clutcher · 7-4-08, 20:31

but its a cheap gamble right?

a proper name brand has a hefty 1.5k+ price tag and we are unlikely to push those turbos to their limits on our little engines.

**H_Type** · 7-4-08, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by KING6

I bought my turbo off ebay.

Ebay doesnt make turbo's

haaa 12345

**Turk** · 7-5-08, 2:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by clutcher

but its a cheap gamble right?

a proper name brand has a hefty 1.5k+ price tag and we are unlikely to push those turbos to their limits on our little engines.

Well it is a cheap gamble yes. I wouldnt say we arent pushing those turbos to the limit would be a good reason to choose replica turbo though. fact is we wont be pusing either to their limit. The thing that makes the replicas bad is generally bad quality parts, bad or even no balancing, and most commonly, shoddy oil seals.

Mine has new seals and was balanced by a local shop, so it was slightly less of a gamble. Many of the replicas are actually semi-decently made, while others will fail on day one or may not even make 1psi of boost, or blow trying. That is why it is hit and miss. I know someone who is on their same "temporary ebay replica turbo" for the last 2 years. I know others that first day they got it even with a decent oil drain they were pretty much pouring oil into their intercooler pipes.

**Stealth** · 7-5-08, 13:01

My Turbonetics was only 740ish with a 1 year warranty. Buying a good turbo isnt all that much more when your dumping 10K in the motor anyways. [fizzle], my injectors are going to end up costing more than the turbo....

91mxgt · 7-5-08, 13:15

i'm running a t3/t4 off of ebay and she's holding up at 15psi... and it spools up at about 1800 rpm's... this turbo was bought for temporary use till i saved up money for a ballbearing turbo that is water and oil cooled... but for the most part it's well worth the money since it's holding up so well.

**Turk** · 7-6-08, 2:35

$740 for a turbonetics??? That is alot cheaper then a garrett. I wonder if they have aussie distributors.

**Stealth** · 7-6-08, 3:40

I dont know how costly it is to ship down there, but I would be willing to do it for you if you wanted.

eBay Motors: Turbonetics T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo #T73-10785 (item 150264454450 end time Jul-06-08 17:15:00 PDT)

However i like this one better

eBay Motors: Turbonetics GTK 350 Turbo ***BRAND NEW*** (item 160257314267 end time Jul-09-08 18:42:56 PDT)

**Nealio** · 7-6-08, 12:20

Isn't Radar running an eBay turbo on his MX-6?

7-4-08, 2:07	#1 (permalink)
markhutch New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: iTrader: (0)	Anybody here running ebay turbos? If you are how well do they hold up? Im looking to run 6-8psi with an internal wastegate. What turbo are you running also..

7-4-08, 4:29	#2 (permalink)
Autovision Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: littleton, CO, USA Age: 19 iTrader: (0)	i do not actually have an ebay turbo but i heard that the t3 t4 turbos take for ever to spool, i have no hard evidence either way. just something to be aware of
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7-4-08, 9:09	#3 (permalink)
KING6 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central, USA Age: 24 iTrader: (16)	I bought my turbo off ebay. Ebay doesnt make turbo's
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7-4-08, 12:45	#4 (permalink)
Stealth Blanka has an itch Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Free Roam Age: 23 iTrader: (2)	Both King6 and I have "ebay" turbos, but they asre authentic turbonetics, and come with a warranty.. If your planning on buying one of thes 250 dollar turbos, I would advise you to not waste your money. From what I hear they are above a 60% fail rate. There are a few good stories about people whos [shizzle] holds up though.
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7-4-08, 13:19	#5 (permalink)
KING6 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central, USA Age: 24 iTrader: (16)	Should be referred to as made in china turbo's.
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7-4-08, 16:44	#6 (permalink)
clutcher Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Age: 21 iTrader: (0)	Made in china turbos are fine my AR .45 holds up to 9psi and has a bit of oil leak but that problem was sorted out with a smaller oil supply flange. Its a fairly small turbo gets to 9psi@ around 3,000rpm WOT on my 2.5 mx6. So fair it has being about 6months since I got it still no shaft play. My bro got a T3/4 about a year ago its going strong on his probe, come on harder and later than my small one. 7psi @4,000RPM WOT

7-4-08, 18:39	#7 (permalink)
Turk Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 20 iTrader: (3)	Ive got a made in china turbo, more then 6 months later and still boosting strong. It is making a strange noise when cold though, at first I thought it was just a guy mowing his lawn the next street over every time I went to work, but it is coming from my engine bay. Ive got cash sitting there for a Gt30 or the like when this turbo goes though, but until ill be china-ing it up. PS others arent so lucky, failing on first day etc, but life a gamble.
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7-4-08, 20:31	#8 (permalink)
clutcher Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Age: 21 iTrader: (0)	but its a cheap gamble right? a proper name brand has a hefty 1.5k+ price tag and we are unlikely to push those turbos to their limits on our little engines.

7-5-08, 13:01	#11 (permalink)
Stealth Blanka has an itch Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Free Roam Age: 23 iTrader: (2)	My Turbonetics was only 740ish with a 1 year warranty. Buying a good turbo isnt all that much more when your dumping 10K in the motor anyways. [fizzle], my injectors are going to end up costing more than the turbo....
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7-5-08, 13:15	#12 (permalink)
91mxgt Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: tucson, AZ, USA Age: 20 iTrader: (0)	i'm running a t3/t4 off of ebay and she's holding up at 15psi... and it spools up at about 1800 rpm's... this turbo was bought for temporary use till i saved up money for a ballbearing turbo that is water and oil cooled... but for the most part it's well worth the money since it's holding up so well.
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7-6-08, 2:35	#13 (permalink)
Turk Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 20 iTrader: (3)	$740 for a turbonetics??? That is alot cheaper then a garrett. I wonder if they have aussie distributors.
	Turbo charged, intercooled and Megasquirted KLZE -RB25DET injectors and other boost related goodies - Custom PP Exedy HD Clutch - 2.5" turboback - DBA Slotted x4, EBC Greens - 17" Superlight forged Regamaster Rims - My car (before turbo) http://www.mx6.com/forums/gallery/19...56k-no-go.html

7-6-08, 3:40	#14 (permalink)
Stealth Blanka has an itch Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Free Roam Age: 23 iTrader: (2)	I dont know how costly it is to ship down there, but I would be willing to do it for you if you wanted. eBay Motors: Turbonetics T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo #T73-10785 (item 150264454450 end time Jul-06-08 17:15:00 PDT) However i like this one better eBay Motors: Turbonetics GTK 350 Turbo *BRAND NEW* (item 160257314267 end time Jul-09-08 18:42:56 PDT)
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7-6-08, 12:20	#15 (permalink)
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