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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Question Source for cheap and cheap-er turbos?

Hey guys, few questions.

I've got a bet going witha friend who has a fox body with an on 3 performance turbo (1,475) and my bet is that I can get my f-bod single t'd for less than that, minus obviously the cost of tuning it and the fuel system (as those things are not included in the price of the o3p kit.

So... that said, whats the best turbo out there for the money for a stock ls1 car? Not looking to make a ton of power. This is a saturday night special.

Additionally, I was thinking of using a Turbosmart wastegate, any suggestions about whats a better WG for the money?

How about suggestions on the BOV?

Help is appreciated, I can figure it out on my own, but my wallet wont live long enough to make everyone elses wallet's mistakes, so I might as well learn from them.

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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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just my .02 a master power turbo is about the best bang for ur buck.
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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Yeah nasty, I'm hearing that a lot.

Are the sold by one of our sponsors?

I've got a 70mm chinese turbo that is whats included with an o3p kit, but I'm looking at this thing, and thinking.... "I remember how those chinese tools hold up" lol.
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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yes there is a master power sponsor on tech somewhere. dont recall his name
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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modular turbo i believe
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Master Power Turbos held up great for me so far.
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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borg-waner s475 only $600 new. good to 1000hp.
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 01:53 AM
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borg-waner s475 only $600 new. good to 1000hp.
Not with a T4 flange.

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Modular turbo. I have a MP t70 here. and it is doing great.
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Thanks guys, Ive talked to Rob at ModTurbo a few times. Seems to be a genuinely great fella. I'll give him a call.

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cant go wrong with mpt70 and good ole 38mm tial
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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I am goin witha 38mm TURBOSmart WG, are those workin alright for everyone?

Got a smokin deal on it.
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need link>>ModTurbo..ModTurbo.com?
Curious about turbo for my camaro if I have enough money....
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Thanks guys, Ive talked to Rob at ModTurbo a few times. Seems to be a genuinely great fella. I'll give him a call.

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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Smith
need link>>ModTurbo..ModTurbo.com?
Curious about turbo for my camaro if I have enough money....
Its www.modularturbodesign.com (or it might be designs with an s) but dont go there right now. Its crashed.

give him a call.

252 562 3899

His name is Rob. SUPER nice guy.

I think business hours are 4pm-12midnight monday thru friday and sat and sun they're open all day.

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