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Old 04-27-2008, 08:04 PM
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Ok I know that you get what you pay for so this is clearly rediculous.

So can someone explain what the scam is here?

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The reality is you stumble over these things when looking for legitimate products.

http://www.notasponsorlinkpostedinth...infraction.com

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Old 04-27-2008, 08:16 PM
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My 2 cents it looks like a piece of ****, and its cold side only there is no hot side to that kit!
and its a t3 do you drive a 4 banger?
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its a t3... way to small a turbo.. Its in no way specific to an ls1. Its just parts, and some pipe and some bends.. All the stuff turbo/bov/gate are all knock off no name stuff.

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Yep, I saw that it was a T3 and all the pipes did look generic.

Unbeleiveable that they would have the nerve to list it specifically for our cars. I suppose they pray on the ignorant.


There are some legitimate things you can buy on ebay but from my experience a Turbo kit (you can find specific turbos) is not one of them. You can even find Superchargers pulled off of guys cars that are legit.

Here is another one. And if you are looking for something, this is what the search gives you!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TWIN-...QQcmdZViewItem
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its a 'starter' kit

it gives you the components to 'start' building your own custom system

nothing to do with a bolt on 'kit', and yea is potentially junk as well.
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The name of the company says it all LOL. Mirage power sports........hmmmmm Wonder if they'll be there when you got an fbody turbo kit that doesn't work on your fbody.... lol
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maybe i'll get it for my neon...




joking joking
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JDM'S T3/T4 Turbocharger with 3" Filter!!
Turbine Turbocharger
Oil cooled only
6 blade propeler
Compressor Specs :
3" Compressor Inlet
3.000" or 76.2mm inducer
1.990"" or 50.55mm Major
Compressor .50 A.R.
Compressor 57 Trim
M24 / T4 Compressor Housing
Turbine Specs :
T3 Type Turbine
11 Blade Type
2.25" Exducer
Turbine .64 A.R.
Turbine 76 Trim
2.567 " or 65.2mm Major
2.207 " or 56.06mm Minor
Exhaust Outlet Flange with 5 bolt design
Can modified to use external or internal wastegate.
Suggested for 1.6L to 2.3L engine up to 150-400HP
sounds about right for a 5.7 or larger LSX engine
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It's all junk thats the catch...and also gave you infractions for your sig and for posting a nonsponsor link
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Originally Posted by frcefed98
It's all junk thats the catch...and also gave you infractions for your sig and for posting a nonsponsor link
PWNT

if anyone was stupid enough to buy that for a LS1 F-Body they deserve it
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