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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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What do you guys think? Would i save money like this?

GSP Accord F22A F23A 2 3L T3 48 Close Port Manifold Turbo Charger Kit 300HP | eBay
 
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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just saw this one? Is this a fair price and is it a quality turbo kit?
New to the turbo idea
 
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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Its chinese made garbage. A quality turbo(just the turbo itself) will cost you more than $500. The ebay parts aren't terrible when its just the charge pipes and things like that but I would not skimp on the actual turbo itself.

Garrett is the brand to get when it comes to turbochargers.
 
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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as for the pipping and what not it doesnt really matter? just the turbo charger itself?
 
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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The piping isnt that important to get name brand. But the turbo, BOV, waste gate, and manifold I wouldn't get the ebay garbage.
 
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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Thats great to know, and im sure the parts you names arent the cheapest things in a turbo build either?
Any suggestions and which i should look around for?
Aiming for the most HP gains possible
 
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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There is a ton of information out there on turbo kits. I would look for a Garrett T3/T4 turbo charger. Get a Greddy, HKS, Tial etc etc BOV and waste gate. There are a ton of fakes on ebay of these brand, so make sure its legit and not "HKS style".

The most important part of any turbo kit is the engine management.

I am by no means an expert on turbo chargers, but I know a thing or two.
 
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