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Old 09-03-2013, 10:44 AM
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Question Turbo kit any good?

There's a turbo kit for 05 v6 mustangs on Ebay for $900-ish. Do you guys think this would be a wise investment? You can probably understand my skepticism because turbo kits are normally $4,000+.

Its brand new and seems so have all the parts. I just dont want to waste $900 on a piece of crap turbo that would go bad and seriously mess up my car.
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Old 09-03-2013, 10:54 AM
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I have no knowledge if it's good or bad, but can offer advice..........There is a reason it's so cheap in price. Sub par quality? These items "the good ones" are anywhere from $3500-$5500. There is a reason they are priced high. They are proven items, made to last. I do not own one but if I were to get one I would save my cash and get a name brand proven product.
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Old 09-03-2013, 12:49 PM
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At that price point it can't be a complete kit. More than likely it is a universal kit where you get a cheap turbo and a pile of piping. You will then need to figure out the proper injectors for the set up, get it tuned, probably have to build your own hot side.......
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Old 09-03-2013, 09:04 PM
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Gotcha. Well thanks for the feedback i guess ill start saving
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Old 09-04-2013, 10:21 PM
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Don't do it!
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Old 09-05-2013, 10:08 AM
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Dont get a cheap turbo or dont turbo it at all?
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Old 09-07-2013, 08:17 AM
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Just say no to china chargers
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