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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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im doing a "budget build" for my supra. the car is currently n/a. im wondering if this turbohas been used by anyone on the board. i know the turbo is a bit big for what i need at this point, but the motor is bing rebuild as soon as my trans lets go(withing the year) and i dont want to have to buy 2 turbos if i dont have to. should i give this turbo a try and see what happens for $300?


click ----> EBAY TURBO
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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Most anything from SSautochrome is a knock off or junk. I baught some "100% stainless" V-band clamps from them and when they came they were chromed steel....junk.

Its really an "XS" brand, the bastards do their trick advertising making you think its a master power one.

But size wise...I have the GT45 on my 5.3L and its like the perfect size.
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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What a bunch of rip off artists. All the pictures they show are Master Power boxes, Master Power turbos, etc... Then the little note on the bottom says " all turbos will be XS brand." Stay away from these ********.

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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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thanks guys, i saw the "xs turbo" picture part and was a little leary.


i have heard lots of mixed reviews about their stuff.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 03:39 AM
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i felt the same way. didnt have a whole lot of money and was looking for a cheep way out. The guys on here warned me. You get what you pay for. Save your money and get something decent from a company known to sell decent products. you are at the right place to ask questions and get good honist answers. I know i have. it can be dissapointing not being able to save money by buying somthing cheeper but in the long run you will be happy. Use the force Luke.lol
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 04:00 AM
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Everyone here is happy to help, even if you are missing two cylinders(Supra).
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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You get what you pay for. If your looking for a cheap big turbo then the TC series is probably your best bet.
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