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idiot goes sideways · 11-26-2005, 04:01 PM

does anyone have experience with "cheap" turbos,
like you can find at ebay (ssautochrome)
(http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...temZ8017997900)
Please post your experience!

good drivers have the flys on the side windows, I had those on the rear window

go240 · 11-26-2005, 04:21 PM

the xs power ones are garbage from what i've seen. on other forums i've seen pics of these turbos actually falling apart because the compressor was held together with glue

m0rex · 11-26-2005, 06:01 PM

Dont waste your money just go out and find a s15 turbo.

viscid240 · 11-26-2005, 06:22 PM

I thought ebay links were not allowed?
Yeah just get the s15 turbo..

mr_240sx · 11-26-2005, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viscid240

I thought ebay links were not allowed?
Yeah just get the s15 turbo..

there not allowed..... wont be long until the mods fix it up

ni[x]it · 11-26-2005, 07:03 PM

Right, because the cheap turbos are always the best.

price
quality
power

choose two.

codyace · 11-27-2005, 02:35 AM

Cheap - Fast - Reliable

IF you're cheap and fast, you're not reliable
If your cheap and reliable you're not fast

If youre Fast and Reliable, you're not cheap

Here are some pics of an ebay turbo that a friend of mine purchased just for 'kicks'. 'OEM GARRETT INTERNALS' and the whole spiel...all for 300 shipped!!!

So we got it, and well the pics can do the talking. 'X' cast onto the turbine, old studs in the turbine, and it's painted to boot...YUCK

(FOR MORE PICS: http://www.e-rak.com/cody/gallery/album107)

BTW: Here is the REAL Garrett version of the above Ebay turbo. THis was DIRECT from Garrett!

The No name turbo was setn back and recieved full refund as it was mainly purchased just for comparison. He figured 40 dollars for shipping and restocking fee was worth it to help show others how crappy they are.

You be the judge.

reccakun08 · 11-27-2005, 03:23 AM

yea something isnt right seeing turbos that cheap!

Shawn_of_the_Dead · 11-27-2005, 11:01 AM

is it just me or does it look like some of the fins are actually bent on the ebay turbo wheel?

SpeedMonkeyInc · 11-27-2005, 11:15 AM

I don't see any indication that the fins are bent. I had an XSpower turbo and it lasted 50 miles before the impeller blades hit the compressor inlet. The piece of junk actually RATTLES now its so messed up.
50 miles.

breakindrifts · 11-27-2005, 08:56 PM

I think for the price, the SSAUTO ones might be decent, not XSpower but the actual SS ones offer a year long warranty.

chrisstroud · 11-27-2005, 09:04 PM

The SSAC turbos were, at one point, Master Power turbos.
They were displaying XSPOWER turbos in the auctions and sending out Master Powers apparently.
They're Brasilian made clones, but quite a few people with turbo Fords used them with good results.
Not as good of quality as a Garrett, but they were definately usable equipment.

It would appear that SSAC has switched suppliers since then and the product has gotten exponentially shittier.
I think they still use the same pictures in the auctions, but send out unmarked (probably chinese) turbos for the sale.

If you really need a cheapo turbo, buy used, or look for a Master Power from someone other than SSAC.
The SSAC turbos offer a warranty, but I've heard of them taking months to get replacements out.

pr240sx · 11-28-2005, 12:29 PM

Better yet
Get a used turbo
rebuild it with your parts of choice
Have practically a brand new turbo.

11-26-2005, 04:01 PM	#1
idiot goes sideways Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: austria Posts: 105 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cheap turbos does anyone have experience with "cheap" turbos, like you can find at ebay (ssautochrome) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...temZ8017997900) Please post your experience! good drivers have the flys on the side windows, I had those on the rear window

11-26-2005, 04:21 PM	#2
go240 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Age: 39 Posts: 261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the xs power ones are garbage from what i've seen. on other forums i've seen pics of these turbos actually falling apart because the compressor was held together with glue __________________

11-26-2005, 06:01 PM	#3
m0rex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,070 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dont waste your money just go out and find a s15 turbo. __________________

11-27-2005, 02:35 AM	#7
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 40 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	Cheap - Fast - Reliable IF you're cheap and fast, you're not reliable If your cheap and reliable you're not fast If youre Fast and Reliable, you're not cheap Here are some pics of an ebay turbo that a friend of mine purchased just for 'kicks'. 'OEM GARRETT INTERNALS' and the whole spiel...all for 300 shipped!!! So we got it, and well the pics can do the talking. 'X' cast onto the turbine, old studs in the turbine, and it's painted to boot...YUCK (FOR MORE PICS: http://www.e-rak.com/cody/gallery/album107) BTW: Here is the REAL Garrett version of the above Ebay turbo. THis was DIRECT from Garrett! The No name turbo was setn back and recieved full refund as it was mainly purchased just for comparison. He figured 40 dollars for shipping and restocking fee was worth it to help show others how crappy they are. You be the judge. __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

11-27-2005, 11:01 AM	#9
Shawn_of_the_Dead Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: In my garage.... Posts: 301 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is it just me or does it look like some of the fins are actually bent on the ebay turbo wheel? __________________ '93 Coupe BlkTp-SR '07 Chevy HHR - DD

11-26-2005, 06:22 PM	#4
viscid240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Only where the cactus strikes! Age: 42 Posts: 516 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I thought ebay links were not allowed? Yeah just get the s15 turbo..

11-26-2005, 07:03 PM	#6
ni[x]it Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Illernois. Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Right, because the cheap turbos are always the best. price quality power choose two.

11-27-2005, 03:23 AM	#8
reccakun08 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rockville, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 1,090 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	yea something isnt right seeing turbos that cheap!

11-27-2005, 11:15 AM	#10
SpeedMonkeyInc Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oakland Age: 45 Posts: 1,271 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't see any indication that the fins are bent. I had an XSpower turbo and it lasted 50 miles before the impeller blades hit the compressor inlet. The piece of junk actually RATTLES now its so messed up. 50 miles.

11-27-2005, 08:56 PM	#11
breakindrifts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Agoura Hills, CA Age: 36 Posts: 1,006 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think for the price, the SSAUTO ones might be decent, not XSpower but the actual SS ones offer a year long warranty. __________________ [

11-27-2005, 09:04 PM	#12
chrisstroud Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bird Lives! Age: 41 Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The SSAC turbos were, at one point, Master Power turbos. They were displaying XSPOWER turbos in the auctions and sending out Master Powers apparently. They're Brasilian made clones, but quite a few people with turbo Fords used them with good results. Not as good of quality as a Garrett, but they were definately usable equipment. It would appear that SSAC has switched suppliers since then and the product has gotten exponentially shittier. I think they still use the same pictures in the auctions, but send out unmarked (probably chinese) turbos for the sale. If you really need a cheapo turbo, buy used, or look for a Master Power from someone other than SSAC. The SSAC turbos offer a warranty, but I've heard of them taking months to get replacements out.

11-28-2005, 12:29 PM	#13
pr240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Better yet Get a used turbo rebuild it with your parts of choice Have practically a brand new turbo.

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