turbo's - which ones and what to believe

tangbang · October 3rd, 2009, 03:09 PM

Ebay has complete twin turbo kits for 999 to 1,299. Nice too. Its got chrome and some anodized red and electric blue parts, clamps, pipes and the whole 9 yards, I think. Than you check out some independent web sites and the turbo kits go for 3,000 to 5,000 dollars? I know the saying you pay for what you get but why such a disparity. The 999 to 1,299 was on ebay with a web site for questions at jlovetdrifting@gmail.com.( Ebay search mustang v6 twin turbo kit) I'm no mechanic so I don't know the right questions to ask but it said in the ad that it was a complete system less the manafold. If you go onto ebay, please let me know what you think. What would something like this cost to install and would you go to a speed shop or is a local mechanic ok to install this. Will I need to tune the car, gut the cats and all that stuff?

thanks

Tangbang

9986paulk · October 3rd, 2009, 04:20 PM

From what I've heard about these kinds of kits in the past...don't do it. And, yes you definitely need a tune for a turbo.

ESG-642T · October 3rd, 2009, 04:48 PM

Good Lord, stay away from eBay junk.

slvr2000stang · October 3rd, 2009, 05:25 PM

good advice from both above

itschristorres8 · October 3rd, 2009, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by tangbang

Ebay has complete twin turbo kits for 999 to 1,299. Nice too. Its got chrome and some anodized red and electric blue parts, clamps, pipes and the whole 9 yards, I think. Than you check out some independent web sites and the turbo kits go for 3,000 to 5,000 dollars? I know the saying you pay for what you get but why such a disparity. The 999 to 1,299 was on ebay with a web site for questions at jlovetdrifting@gmail.com.( Ebay search mustang v6 twin turbo kit) I'm no mechanic so I don't know the right questions to ask but it said in the ad that it was a complete system less the manafold. If you go onto ebay, please let me know what you think. What would something like this cost to install and would you go to a speed shop or is a local mechanic ok to install this. Will I need to tune the car, gut the cats and all that stuff?

thanks

Tangbang

show me a link to this full turbo kit for $1,000.
ive seen the Ebay crap metal crap weld 5.0 manifolds and ebay 2month turbos for $1000 with other crappy parts.
Ebay and turbo DOES NOT MIX. nothing of it does

yes you will need a tune. you would need a high flow cat or something else to adapt to your new exhaust. a speed shop to install will cost about $1,000

tangbang · October 3rd, 2009, 10:41 PM

I think the consensus is to stay away. So what's a v6er to do to get some more horses. Chip, tuner, pullies what???????

Thanks
Tangbang

Jakashh · October 3rd, 2009, 10:45 PM

^^^v8.

naaaah i'm just kidding.

tangbang · October 3rd, 2009, 10:46 PM

Go to ebay and in the search engine type in v6 mustang tubro kit. scroll down and you will see the same kit for 2 different prices. But when you read further it seems to be decent. I don't want to race just want some balls. If someone goes to check this out please read the description and give me your insight. I just want some more horses. Short of an engine swap what woul you do??????

Thanks
Tangbang

9986paulk · October 3rd, 2009, 11:16 PM

Power costs money, that's pretty much all there is to it. If you want power, your best bet is gonna be to drop some big bucks on a real turbo kit. Sure you can get cheap power, but your engine won't like it too much. it really depends on your budget as to what the options are.

winnie51189 · October 4th, 2009, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by tangbang

...I don't want to race just want some balls...
Tangbang

1.) Wait until puberty hits and hopefully your testicles will drop. There's the balls you wanted. And for free.

2.) Two of the best V6 performance builders/dealers as well as probably the most well known on the site gave you advice and you blew them off completely.
If Chris and Kyle give you advice it's in your best interest to follow it.

3.)Read the damn stickies and start with bolt-ons and suspension. Why in the hell would you buy a cheap shitty turbo off Ebay anyways?

Cricket · October 4th, 2009, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by tangbang

Go to ebay and in the search engine type in v6 mustang tubro kit. scroll down and you will see the same kit for 2 different prices. But when you read further it seems to be decent. I don't want to race just want some balls. If someone goes to check this out please read the description and give me your insight. I just want some more horses. Short of an engine swap what woul you do??????

Thanks
Tangbang

...seriously?

The welds on the ebay kit are complete shit, the metal is fucking horrible. If you want turbos to pop prematurly, leaks like porno asshole, broken welds, tons of problems, and more money spent to fix because you decided to be cheap go ahead and get it...I'll be waiting for your "What do I do now?" thread.

Trick Tuners · October 4th, 2009, 11:31 AM

I have soem 3rd hand info where they ordered a bunch of them and had to send something like 50 out of 55 back due to broken parts, frozen bearings, etc. There is a reason some things cost 4-6x more, and its not profit! (well some may be, but you get the point). Now if i could only stop staring at Cricket's avatar! nice!

JTs03v6 · October 4th, 2009, 11:32 AM

The only "e-bay" turbos that I have seen in person were from on3peformance. The kit was on a 92 fox body and turbos were over 2 years old. The headers had to be tig welded because of cracks. Cold side was in good condition. All tips were rolled so the couplers would not blow off.Waste gate and bovs were replaced with quality parts.

imo you should pick a single turbo and build a kit around it. number one...no one makes custom exhaust manifols for these cars anymore. The header is the hardest part anyways. The stockers can be modified for a turbo. After the turbo is mounted to the manifold the rest is going to be fairly simple. You will have the down pipe and cold side piping. You can buy a universal cold side kit and just peice it. For the down pipe just make the flange and connect with v-band clamps run to the exhaust.

itschristorres8 · October 5th, 2009, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by tangbang

Go to ebay and in the search engine type in v6 mustang tubro kit. scroll down and you will see the same kit for 2 different prices. But when you read further it seems to be decent. I don't want to race just want some balls. If someone goes to check this out please read the description and give me your insight. I just want some more horses. Short of an engine swap what woul you do??????

Thanks
Tangbang

ebay=no...and you still post this...

not only that but why dont you just PROVIDE THE LINK!
we're trying to help you. if you tell us go here scrolll down, its the 2nd one, call the guy blah blah...why would i want to do all that for another thread with another OP thats bound not to do this, especially when your already not listening

itschristorres8 · October 5th, 2009, 10:36 PM

btw this is the 2nd item under your search on ebay

Focus Escort Mustang V6 V8 Intercooler Turbo Piping Kit:eBay Motors (item 230376896851 end time Oct-11-09 20:34:36 PDT)

thats simply and intercooler kit that is missing pretty much everything else for a turbo kit
turbo
waste gate
manifolds
BOV
V-bands
flanges
exhaust dump
oil return hose and feed hose
oil fittings
possible cooling fittings if turbo is water cooled
nuts and bolts
vacuum hoses
gaskets

October 3rd, 2009, 03:09 PM	#1
tangbang Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	turbo's - which ones and what to believe Ebay has complete twin turbo kits for 999 to 1,299. Nice too. Its got chrome and some anodized red and electric blue parts, clamps, pipes and the whole 9 yards, I think. Than you check out some independent web sites and the turbo kits go for 3,000 to 5,000 dollars? I know the saying you pay for what you get but why such a disparity. The 999 to 1,299 was on ebay with a web site for questions at jlovetdrifting@gmail.com.( Ebay search mustang v6 twin turbo kit) I'm no mechanic so I don't know the right questions to ask but it said in the ad that it was a complete system less the manafold. If you go onto ebay, please let me know what you think. What would something like this cost to install and would you go to a speed shop or is a local mechanic ok to install this. Will I need to tune the car, gut the cats and all that stuff? thanks Tangbang

October 3rd, 2009, 04:48 PM	#3
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,205 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good Lord, stay away from eBay junk. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle

October 3rd, 2009, 05:25 PM	#4
slvr2000stang Regular 2000 Mustang 14.10@96.75 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	good advice from both above __________________ 2000 V6 vert 2003 Lightning

October 3rd, 2009, 10:45 PM	#7
Jakashh hello Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10,410 iTrader: 1 reviews	^^^v8. naaaah i'm just kidding. __________________ "It's okay to eat fish 'Cause they don't have any feelings. Something in the way, mmm Something in the way, yeah, mmm" -Kurt Cobain

October 4th, 2009, 11:31 AM	#12
Trick Tuners MM Fanatic KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,471 iTrader: 3 reviews	I have soem 3rd hand info where they ordered a bunch of them and had to send something like 50 out of 55 back due to broken parts, frozen bearings, etc. There is a reason some things cost 4-6x more, and its not profit! (well some may be, but you get the point). Now if i could only stop staring at Cricket's avatar! nice! __________________ Check out my forums for stuff on troubleshooting, tuning, etc We teamed up with Socal Performance Racing to bring dyno tuning to San Diego. Be friends with us on FB

October 3rd, 2009, 04:20 PM	#2
9986paulk Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Youngstown Posts: 1,228 iTrader: 3 reviews	From what I've heard about these kinds of kits in the past...don't do it. And, yes you definitely need a tune for a turbo.

October 3rd, 2009, 10:41 PM	#6
tangbang Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think the consensus is to stay away. So what's a v6er to do to get some more horses. Chip, tuner, pullies what??????? Thanks Tangbang

October 3rd, 2009, 10:46 PM	#8
tangbang Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 reviews	Go to ebay and in the search engine type in v6 mustang tubro kit. scroll down and you will see the same kit for 2 different prices. But when you read further it seems to be decent. I don't want to race just want some balls. If someone goes to check this out please read the description and give me your insight. I just want some more horses. Short of an engine swap what woul you do?????? Thanks Tangbang

October 3rd, 2009, 11:16 PM	#9
9986paulk Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Youngstown Posts: 1,228 iTrader: 3 reviews	Power costs money, that's pretty much all there is to it. If you want power, your best bet is gonna be to drop some big bucks on a real turbo kit. Sure you can get cheap power, but your engine won't like it too much. it really depends on your budget as to what the options are.

October 4th, 2009, 11:32 AM	#13
JTs03v6 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 mustang 7.48x1.56=11.67 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,213 iTrader: 0 reviews	The only "e-bay" turbos that I have seen in person were from on3peformance. The kit was on a 92 fox body and turbos were over 2 years old. The headers had to be tig welded because of cracks. Cold side was in good condition. All tips were rolled so the couplers would not blow off.Waste gate and bovs were replaced with quality parts. imo you should pick a single turbo and build a kit around it. number one...no one makes custom exhaust manifols for these cars anymore. The header is the hardest part anyways. The stockers can be modified for a turbo. After the turbo is mounted to the manifold the rest is going to be fairly simple. You will have the down pipe and cold side piping. You can buy a universal cold side kit and just peice it. For the down pipe just make the flange and connect with v-band clamps run to the exhaust. __________________ New combo: Forged SC short Block,280cfm heads, Precision 6262 turbo, cx 31x12x3 fmic http://photobucket.com/JTsTurboBuild http://youtube.com/user/JTsStang

October 5th, 2009, 10:36 PM	#15
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,859 iTrader: 2 reviews	btw this is the 2nd item under your search on ebay Focus Escort Mustang V6 V8 Intercooler Turbo Piping Kit:eBay Motors (item 230376896851 end time Oct-11-09 20:34:36 PDT) thats simply and intercooler kit that is missing pretty much everything else for a turbo kit turbo waste gate manifolds BOV V-bands flanges exhaust dump oil return hose and feed hose oil fittings possible cooling fittings if turbo is water cooled nuts and bolts vacuum hoses gaskets __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

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