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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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I have yet to venture into a turbo kit for my LS1 cars, but would like to do it "someday". School me on this kit. What's "wrong" with it to make it so cheap? Yeah, I see there are no fueling or tuning components, but it is still dirt cheap.

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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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I see it better than some sponsor's kits that never delivered and took memebrs money away.

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gonna get shut down but just search their are some threads about the positives and negative

-turbo isnt that great
-driver side header doesnt fit the best need to drill out the bolt holes
+cheap kit that can make 500 horse
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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How many times per week is this going to be posted?
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Turbo is sub-par for many, and not very big. Some of the "headers" fabbed by those companies are known to crack. But overall, I think it's awesome for the $. Just use the turbo as a conversational piece, replace it with something bigger, and better, and run it! I'd also add a BOV and get a better WG, but that's just me!
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Anyone know what exact turbo it is?
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Originally Posted by 67Firebird455
Turbo is sub-par for many, and not very big. Some of the "headers" fabbed by those companies are known to crack. But overall, I think it's awesome for the $. Just use the turbo as a conversational piece, replace it with something bigger, and better, and run it! I'd also add a BOV and get a better WG, but that's just me!
Yeah, a T61 ain't big, but thanks for the input. If a majority of the components are decent it might be a good starter kit. If someone was just aiming for 500 RWHP, it might be a good route to go (?) I was curious if some of the more knowledgable/turbo experienced members could weigh in.

To those who have nothing constructive to add, yeah, I know this isn't the first thread about Ebay turbo kits. Jesus. However, I could not find a thread about THIS turbo kit. Maybe I overlooked it.

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No, I mean the turbo that comes with it is probably not zero balanced, and probably dangerous to run for long amounts of time, especially pushing it.
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dont forget to add all of this to the price.
"Our kit does not include intercooler piping, v-band clamps or a wastegate. In order to fully install this kit, you will need to purchase silicone couplers, t-bolt clamps, turbo oil feed and drain lines, and intercooler piping & v-band clamps"
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it looks decent, but i would only pay for thr hotparts themselves.
i think just the hotparts are available now. i dont care for the fmic or turbo
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How come when someone stumbles on the ebay link on ebay they FEEL THE NEED TO POST IT IN THEIR THREAD.

YES WE KNOW THERE IS A EBAY KIT, YOU ARE NOT THE FIRST ONE TO FIND IT. DO SEARCH HERE AND FIND OUT WHAT OTHERS WHO HAVE THIS VERY KIT ON THEIR F BODY LIKE OR DISLIKE ABOUT IT.




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