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Will@Apf · 11-13-2009, 07:28 AM

How many people trust them? when, why, and how?

would you ever put them on your 2010 camaro?

I'm talking turbos, intercoolers , wastgate's , bov's,

this is a thread to share experiences on the stuff they sell...Input??

Crowley · 11-13-2009, 07:33 AM

In short, if you do some research you should be fine .... In long

... I'd rather go with a reputable shop that knew what they were doing and put a nice package together where all of the parts worked together nicely ..

Crowley

Will@Apf · 11-13-2009, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

In short, if you do some research you should be fine .... In long

... I'd rather go with a reputable shop that knew what they were doing and put a nice package together where all of the parts worked together nicely ..

Crowley

before we go too far

i will say i never use these parts.. i only build cars with top of the line parts....but it never fails that someone will say some e bay parts are just as good. I'm just trying to learn some stuff. I have been building one off turbo setups for a wile and have only seen a couple of turbo setups made from ebay parts lately, looks like it becoming more common..

Will@Apf · 11-13-2009, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

In short, if you do some research you should be fine .... In long

... I'd rather go with a reputable shop that knew what they were doing and put a nice package together where all of the parts worked together nicely ..

Crowley

And that is the way i look at it !

matt55 · 11-13-2009, 07:58 AM

Some ebay stuff works , some is junk ....
Some Evo's guys had good luck with this ebay IC with over 500WHP
Overall Size 32"X12.5"X3.5"
Core Size 20"x12.5"x3.5"
2.5" Inlet & Outlet
3.5" Core
about $150

Will@Apf · 11-13-2009, 08:33 AM

All the wile i have been seeing e bay intercoolers that work, but i still dont like to fool with them. Most of the cars that i build have a high dollar lsx or c5r motor's in them..i can't take that chance and willl not....But a friend of mine as a "joke" (you have got to know this guy to understand) said he was going to build a e bay turbo kit on his 5.3 truck so he ordered a 67 size turbo an e bay intercooler all parts ect...built this thing in a weekend and it looked ummm ok for the time it took. we took it to the dyno and it made about 567 rwhp all parts cost him $2400 bucks... the messed up part about it he still drives the truck after 2 years....

CamaroScotty · 11-13-2009, 08:44 AM

you get what you pay for. That Simple.

Will@Apf · 11-13-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

you get what you pay for. That Simple.

Thats right!

dan@swift · 11-13-2009, 09:03 AM

Just be careful!! We've had customers bring us these kits for an install, some are decent, but many of them are unusable. If you can afford it, go reputable products, and you'll have no regrets. There is a chance that you'll get a winner though, some of these guys are putting together decent low budget kits that will work. It's too much of a gamble for me though to recommend to a customer, although it would be fun to play as Will's friend did.
Dan

boostedyards86 · 11-13-2009, 09:07 AM

my opinion is that you just bought a performance car, why skimp and play Russian Roulette. Friend has a civic that is all ebay parts...does ok. I personally would not use them.

Z_Rocks · 11-13-2009, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will@Apf

the messed up part about it he still drives the truck after 2 years....

Will, do you believe in luck?

Years ago, I knew this guy in collage who was the dumbest guy I had seen, but he had the most unbelievable luck. I guess since God didn't give him brain, He decided to give him luck. So 2 years of eBay Turbo, is pure luck in my book!

eBay has created more crooks than any other scam I've ever seen. I have seen and heard with my own eyes and ears people confessing how they screwed customers on eBay and got away with it and they were proud of it.

JANNETTYRACING · 11-13-2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will@Apf

How many people trust them? when, why, and how?

would you ever put them on your 2010 camaro?

I'm talking turbos, intercoolers , wastgate's , bov's,

this is a thread to share experiences on the stuff they sell...Input??

BUYER BEWARE, That is all I can say.

If you have the knowledge to know what is OK and what it Junk then you would be alright.

I get guys in my shop on a regular basis looking for rebuild kits for they're EBAY/Garett (note spelling) turbo that didn't last more than an Hour, and they're Ebay Turbo headers that crack in a week after they install a real Garrett Turbo.

I also own and operate www.turboaddictionparts.com so I get tons of phone calls and visitors looking for turbo stuff.

I guess it is OK if your buying ONE piece but For Sure stay away from any of the Turbo Kits that Claim to fit but say some fabrication may be required

Ted.

1meanss · 11-13-2009, 11:18 AM

For the value that you can put on the peace of mind, I would always purchase from a reputable dealer that has a proven track record of customer service.

Will@Apf · 11-13-2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z_Rocks

Will, do you believe in luck?

Years ago, I knew this guy in collage who was the dumbest guy I had seen, but he had the most unbelievable luck. I guess since God didn't give him brain, He decided to give him luck. So 2 years of eBay Turbo, is pure luck in my book!

eBay has created more crooks than any other scam I've ever seen. I have seen and heard with my own eyes and ears people confessing how they screwed customers on eBay and got away with it and they were proud of it.

LOL...Haha

11-13-2009, 07:28 AM	#1
Will@Apf Drives: corvette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 485	E bay turbo parts ???? How many people trust them? when, why, and how? would you ever put them on your 2010 camaro? I'm talking turbos, intercoolers , wastgate's , bov's, this is a thread to share experiences on the stuff they sell...Input??

11-13-2009, 07:33 AM	#2
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	In short, if you do some research you should be fine .... In long ... I'd rather go with a reputable shop that knew what they were doing and put a nice package together where all of the parts worked together nicely .. Crowley __________________

11-13-2009, 07:58 AM	#5
matt55 Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,069	Some ebay stuff works , some is junk .... Some Evo's guys had good luck with this ebay IC with over 500WHP Overall Size 32"X12.5"X3.5" Core Size 20"x12.5"x3.5" 2.5" Inlet & Outlet 3.5" Core about $150 Attached Images __________________ 10.8@130.8 610 whp, CAI, 2.5, E85, id850 on street tires.

11-13-2009, 09:07 AM	#10
boostedyards86 Drives: Cummins 3500 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pgh PA Posts: 611 View My Garage	my opinion is that you just bought a performance car, why skimp and play Russian Roulette. Friend has a civic that is all ebay parts...does ok. I personally would not use them. __________________ 85 Buick TType - 5.3l GT4202r 10.86 at 126

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11-13-2009, 08:33 AM	#6
Will@Apf Drives: corvette Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 485	All the wile i have been seeing e bay intercoolers that work, but i still dont like to fool with them. Most of the cars that i build have a high dollar lsx or c5r motor's in them..i can't take that chance and willl not....But a friend of mine as a "joke" (you have got to know this guy to understand) said he was going to build a e bay turbo kit on his 5.3 truck so he ordered a 67 size turbo an e bay intercooler all parts ect...built this thing in a weekend and it looked ummm ok for the time it took. we took it to the dyno and it made about 567 rwhp all parts cost him $2400 bucks... the messed up part about it he still drives the truck after 2 years....

11-13-2009, 08:44 AM	#7
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	you get what you pay for. That Simple.

11-13-2009, 09:03 AM	#9
dan@swift Drives: 1967 Chevy II Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 81	Just be careful!! We've had customers bring us these kits for an install, some are decent, but many of them are unusable. If you can afford it, go reputable products, and you'll have no regrets. There is a chance that you'll get a winner though, some of these guys are putting together decent low budget kits that will work. It's too much of a gamble for me though to recommend to a customer, although it would be fun to play as Will's friend did. Dan

11-13-2009, 11:18 AM	#13
1meanss Drives: 2010 Black Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 173	For the value that you can put on the peace of mind, I would always purchase from a reputable dealer that has a proven track record of customer service.