Anyone tried the universal ebay turbo kits? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

traildevil · 08-07-2013, 02:46 PM

Wasn't trying to be cheap, just curious if these would work with a little modifying on our 3.6l's? I don't see why they wouldn't if you could get the tubing and all to fit correctly. I mean for the headache you might have installing...450$? who can beat that?? If you got the knowledge to do it yourself that is...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-ST...1f4d7f&vxp=mtr

and 449$
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-RACE-...bfbeca&vxp=mtr

CHMSC · 08-07-2013, 02:49 PM

eBay is good for cheap stuff I would never buy a major part for my car/motor from eBay.

As the old adage goes, you get what you pay for!

V6owner · 08-07-2013, 02:52 PM

It's sad that eBay kit looks better than a former vendor created

traildevil · 08-07-2013, 02:55 PM

Yeah but do you see what im getting at though? 450$ for a basic line kit that youll have to fit yourself.. that's a hell of a lot better than 6700$ I really wonder if anyones tried it. For 500$ and even if you get 50wrhp from it, who can buy a mod that adds 50hp to our cars for under 500$?

CHMSC · 08-07-2013, 02:59 PM

Mmmm I haven't seen anyone post anything about putting one on. Just a few posts asking about it. It is pretty cheap.

DesertCamaro · 08-07-2013, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by traildevil

Yeah but do you see what im getting at though? 450$ for a basic line kit that youll have to fit yourself.. that's a hell of a lot better than 6700$ I really wonder if anyones tried it. For 500$ and even if you get 50wrhp from it, who can buy a mod that adds 50hp to our cars for under 500$?

I agree, cheap HP. On the other hand, could be 500 for a kit that's completely untunable it makes your engine go boom from KR.

JLE58 · 08-07-2013, 03:06 PM

If they were worth it more people would have them..

traildevil · 08-07-2013, 03:08 PM

What if they all skip over it to avoid the headache because of the off name brand though..it would be interesting to see someone try one atleast lol. I mean all of you said you wouldn't buy a ebay brand turbo...and I posted this thread because I know I probably wouldn't haha. Maybe were skipping over something that could actually be a cheap head turner!

traildevil · 08-07-2013, 03:15 PM

Or even if you bought just the manifold and piping on ebay for 294$ and then a name brand turbo for 800$ like these ones:
http://www.precisionturbo.net/turboc...rbochargers/18

That's still only 1200$ max out of the customers pocket

Dave Coyle · 08-07-2013, 03:15 PM

I say buy it and install it then give us a true "feed-back" on the system and all the added costs of making it work!

hunterv6 · 08-07-2013, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLE58

If they were worth it more people would have them..

What he said.

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Black Knight · 08-07-2013, 03:49 PM

Yea wht they said

zkdreads · 08-07-2013, 04:23 PM

Good luck. hopefully you have GAP insurance when that thing destroys your engine lol. But im cheap and i wouldnt get that. even the cheapest QUALITY turbo is around $5500. PLEASE GIVE US FEED BACK IF YOU BUY IT!

BiG_TiMe · 08-07-2013, 04:46 PM

yea man buy it and let us know. if it's good i'm sure we'll all give it a shot

08-07-2013, 02:46 PM	#1
traildevil Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northern New York Posts: 207	Anyone tried the universal ebay turbo kits? Wasn't trying to be cheap, just curious if these would work with a little modifying on our 3.6l's? I don't see why they wouldn't if you could get the tubing and all to fit correctly. I mean for the headache you might have installing...450$? who can beat that?? If you got the knowledge to do it yourself that is... http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNIVERSAL-ST...1f4d7f&vxp=mtr and 449$ http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-RACE-...bfbeca&vxp=mtr

08-07-2013, 02:49 PM	#2
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	eBay is good for cheap stuff I would never buy a major part for my car/motor from eBay. As the old adage goes, you get what you pay for! __________________

08-07-2013, 02:52 PM	#3
V6owner Cedar Creek Woodshop Drives: One Badass 1LE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rosenberg, TX Posts: 2,227 View My Garage	It's sad that eBay kit looks better than a former vendor created __________________ 2014 Black 2SS/RS 1LE

08-07-2013, 02:59 PM	#5
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	Mmmm I haven't seen anyone post anything about putting one on. Just a few posts asking about it. It is pretty cheap. __________________

08-07-2013, 03:15 PM	#10
Dave Coyle Drives: 2010 SS , 1970 Z-28, 2002 Avalanche Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,524 View My Garage	I say buy it and install it then give us a true "feed-back" on the system and all the added costs of making it work! __________________ IF IT'S WORTH HAVING, IT'S WORTH WAITING FOR!!!! (AND IT WAS) 434RWHP/403RWTQ Livernois Motorsports 2C Cam kit Kooks 1 7/8 LT Headers/Hi-Flo Cats/Corsa Exhaust Roto-Fab CAI / Port Intake Precission 2400/2800 Converter/3.73 AAM gears Livernois Motorsports Tune Best time: 11.97 @ 117 MPH

08-07-2013, 02:55 PM	#4
traildevil Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northern New York Posts: 207	Yeah but do you see what im getting at though? 450$ for a basic line kit that youll have to fit yourself.. that's a hell of a lot better than 6700$ I really wonder if anyones tried it. For 500$ and even if you get 50wrhp from it, who can buy a mod that adds 50hp to our cars for under 500$?

08-07-2013, 03:06 PM	#7
JLE58 Drives: CGM,twin turbo, cam 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ROCKMART, GA Posts: 2,185	If they were worth it more people would have them..

08-07-2013, 03:08 PM	#8
traildevil Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northern New York Posts: 207	What if they all skip over it to avoid the headache because of the off name brand though..it would be interesting to see someone try one atleast lol. I mean all of you said you wouldn't buy a ebay brand turbo...and I posted this thread because I know I probably wouldn't haha. Maybe were skipping over something that could actually be a cheap head turner!

08-07-2013, 03:49 PM	#12
Black Knight Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,437	Yea wht they said __________________ CLICK IMG FOR BUIlD THREAD

08-07-2013, 04:23 PM	#13
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	Good luck. hopefully you have GAP insurance when that thing destroys your engine lol. But im cheap and i wouldnt get that. even the cheapest QUALITY turbo is around $5500. PLEASE GIVE US FEED BACK IF YOU BUY IT! __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

08-07-2013, 04:46 PM	#14
BiG_TiMe Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,920 View My Garage	yea man buy it and let us know. if it's good i'm sure we'll all give it a shot __________________ SoCal HT5! [COTW 2/24/14]