ebay turbo

smokennicky · Post by **smokennicky** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 6:14 pm

ok ive been thinking alot lately.. im starting my new job next week when i get back from florida and i was wondering if anyone else has succsesfuly installed a ebay turbo on a neon yet and how difficult it would be and how expensive it would be compared to asp's turbo kit?

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 6:51 pm

You can piece together a good kit for under 2500.
I'm not sure if anyone has installed an ebay kit on their neon. You could probably use alot of it, just not the turbo or the oil lines and such. [shitty quality]

smokennicky · Post by **smokennicky** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 7:31 pm

so i probley shouldnt do that kit then? ive got an srt 4 turbo and many parts for it but i want more than 260 hp i want upwards of 350 400... any suggustions? i want asp kit but its realy expensive... owell maybe ill just go with that lol. idk

BillyMike · Post by **BillyMike** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:15 pm

You could get a partial kit from ASP. Thats what I plan to do when I order from Erik.

BillyMike

smokennicky · Post by **smokennicky** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 9:16 pm

yea i could im looking on the site know and doing figures right know...

but i still dont know it just seems like a good deal with the ebay one except that you have to modify the exaust and the intercooler so idk

smokennicky · Post by **smokennicky** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 11:33 pm

turbo - 699

megasquirt installed -600

intercooler pipeing - 250

injectors -250

250 fuel pump- 100

oil lines - 16

exhaust manifold - 250

aem wideband - 300

total so far - 2465

intake manifold -500

throttle body - 250

upgraded clutch -250

upgraded pistons - 499

upgraded rods - 599

total-4563..

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 11:56 pm

I hate to be brutally honest with you, but to get the numbers you want, it's still going to cost moar than that. On an SRT sized turbo, with stock internals, you won't be pushing much boost, and you'll be in the VERY low 200s. Look up Glasswars's log, check his numbers and what turbo he's running, and reconsider the route you take to get your car where you want it.

smokennicky · Post by **smokennicky** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:57 am

well thats why i dont want to go srt turbo and thats why i figured upgraded pistons and rods into my figures and the asp turbo with exhaust manifold and all the other parts i need to make it work i know its gona be a little more.. but i was just seen if any one put a ebay turbo on and if it worked out fine?

Themaggots · Post by **Themaggots** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:09 pm

Some people had no problem at all. While others said the turbos really are crap.

Got get a 50/50 chance with them I guess.

I personally wouldn't buy a eBay turbo.

Post by **racer12306** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:23 pm

In my opinion, if you think the ASP kit is too expensive then you probably shouldn't be modifying cars.

horsepower costs money, spend it now or spend it later.

I guarantee that if you opt to spend it later you will spend more.

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:26 pm

smokennicky wrote:turbo - 699

megasquirt installed -600

intercooler pipeing - 250

injectors -250

250 fuel pump- 100

oil lines - 16

exhaust manifold - 250

aem wideband - 300

total so far - 2465

intake manifold -500

throttle body - 250

upgraded clutch -250

upgraded pistons - 499

upgraded rods - 599

total-4563..

Where have you been looking at prices!

smokennicky · Post by **smokennicky** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 5:39 pm

yea the kit has a year warrenty on it and the prices were from turbo was asp and all others sites like modernperformance and rc injectors and yea thats expensive but im sure its well worth it but im just looking to see if any one else has found an alternitive route?

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 6:30 pm

Well, i'd get some stage 1 SRT injectors. They're like $40 shipped normally and you can get to 300whp with a return line.

smokennicky · Post by **smokennicky** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:50 pm

is that for the srt turbo?

Post by **racer12306** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:51 pm

Sounds like you need to research. It will be the best thing for you to do. There is a lot of information on this site and the internet.

smokennicky · Post by **smokennicky** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:54 pm

yea i have researched it on this site and most ppl use srt turbo or asp turbo but havent found a ebay turbo yet...

Post by **racer12306** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:55 pm

There is a reason for that.

1972demon · Post by **1972demon** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:55 pm

maybe that should tell you something,

smokennicky · Post by **smokennicky** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:02 pm

well i guess ill try it and let you guys know how everything goes ill make a progect log when i start and let you all know... thanks for the info.

1972demon · Post by **1972demon** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:07 pm

remember for 880 dollars, that doesn't include fuel system or engine management. where as a ASP or hahn kit does

smokennicky · Post by **smokennicky** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:10 pm

yea 800 bucks compared to 3600 bucks not shiped or installed

1972demon · Post by **1972demon** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:20 pm

oh shit, ebay is going to install your turbo kit, what a good ebay

excon · Post by **excon** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:01 pm

engines go boom with a bad tune... even with forged internals...

if you run ms you'll be able to control everything. good luck

smokennicky · Post by **smokennicky** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:24 pm

yup thats what i was planning on running i can get one for 100 bucks from my buddy...

He Hate Me · Post by **He Hate Me** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:47 pm

Adionik wrote:Well, i'd get some stage 1 SRT injectors. They're like $40 shipped normally and you can get to 300whp with a return line.

Stage 1 injectors are way overboard if you don't have some kind of fuel tuning, and a return line isn't enough. Trust me, I've tried it, and it runs wayyy rich, actually flooded it a few times.

OB · Post by OB » Tue Dec 29, 2009 1:06 am

racer12306 wrote:In my opinion, if you think the ASP kit is too expensive then you probably shouldn't be modifying cars.

horsepower costs money, spend it now or spend it later.

I guarantee that if you opt to spend it later you will spend more.

^Bingo

Haganracing · Post by **Haganracing** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 2:22 am

I see a engine "boom, clunk, shit" in the future..

Don't buy an ebay turbo

do it right and get a kit from Hahn, MPx, or ASP

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 3:29 am

ASP is the best quality and best price.

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:18 am

IF you've researched turbos, you will see a hit or miss when it comes to these chinese ones. Obviously, yes, ebay products (Or chinese rather) are not the best quality. But...it depends on what you get.

Will that turbo shit out on you? Absolutely.

Is it worth $200? That's for you to decide.

Ebay hotside/intakes/IC piping usually isn't too bad. I know a guy running an "ebay" ext wastegate with an S256 that's probably making more power than anyone on this forum. It's just depends. Check out SSautochrome for a lil "Nicer" of the knock off stuff. My friend bought a WG from there...half the price of a Tial and kept up with me.

btw, RIGHT this moment there is a 60-1 on SRTforums going for $250 bucks. NOT an ebay turbo. It's all about looking around.

smokennicky · Post by **smokennicky** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:39 am

ok thanks ill keep everything in mind guys thanks for the info... just seen if any other ppl had any input on this situation?