eBay Turbo Kit
02-25-2014, 03:41 PM
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eBay Turbo Kit
I know it sounds like a horrible idea, but I've been looking into supercharging or turbo charging my car during the summer. Just been trying to research everything so I do it all right. Money is a big factor since I'm just a college student so I've been leaning towards an eBay type kit. My plan would be to buy an eBay kit and slowly upgrade it one or two parts at a time with namebrand items and then sell off the old eBay kit.
02-25-2014, 03:48 PM
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if you really want a cheap boost kit, find someone selling a m62 kit. they get sold fairly cheap all the time. if you dont wanna shell out the cash for a real turbo kit.
02-25-2014, 03:54 PM
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I just graduated a few months ago so I know your pain man. You're much better off saving your money for a real kit. Just remember that power and reliability are never "cheap." Plus you'll then have the expenses of extra wear and tear on components and unexpected failures. I'd agree with umrdyldo on this one.
02-25-2014, 03:55 PM
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I know it sounds like a horrible idea, but I've been looking into supercharging or turbo charging my car during the summer. Just been trying to research everything so I do it all right. Money is a big factor since I'm just a college student so I've been leaning towards an eBay type kit. My plan would be to buy an eBay kit and slowly upgrade it one or two parts at a time with namebrand items and then sell off the old eBay kit.
02-25-2014, 04:17 PM
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and OP dont get mad at us because were not telling you what you wanna hear. we dont hide our opinions. and most.of the time what is said here will help you in the long run. we dont wanna see any more balts blown up. base model or not.
02-25-2014, 04:36 PM
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I'm gonna go against the grain here and say that the eBay turbo kits aren't all horrible. As long as you find one with a legitimate turbine housing you can always buy a rebuild kit from Garrett and have a decent turbo. It's not a bad place to start, but its certainly not a full kit of everything you're gonna need.
I will however second the motion of just getting a used M62 take-off. Its a cheaper and easier way to get about the same amount of power you would from the eBay turbo kit.
I will however second the motion of just getting a used M62 take-off. Its a cheaper and easier way to get about the same amount of power you would from the eBay turbo kit.
02-25-2014, 06:30 PM
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Thats an incredibly outdated way of thinking about cars, because all of those criteria are relative. Delta's can be made fast and reliable for cheap, especially when compared to other types of cars. Hell, $6-7k can supercharge, forge internals, and replace the clutch on a base model and make it fast and reliable (if you're handy with a wrench), and that's a lot cheaper than other cars in the same category. With maybe an exception being made for Hondas.
02-25-2014, 11:47 PM
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Op if serious about boost for cheap look some place like this
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/parts-66/supercharge-kit-part-out-more-306917/