jmark06 Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Hey guys, just wondering if anyone has ever tried a turbo from this guy and if they are quality or if they are along the lines of XS Power. THANKS. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7978590685&category=33742 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 I would save my money and get a garret from a dealer like James Thaggard. eBay turbos are sketchy, and 375 is a chunk of change to lose, i think James has some turbos starting at 500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sims76 Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Second that on James Thagard. http://www.speedshopthagard.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 plus James knows Z cars and he can help you reach your goals, i have spoken with him on the phone before briefly and he seems like a real cool guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeizm Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Well put it this way, my friend and I bought an Ebay turbo....and well mine was dead after 90 kilometres and his was after 1000 kilometres. Mine has a ground compressor housing and bent turbo shaft.... Those turbo's costed about $350 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 XS Power is getting lambasted on just about EVERY automotive forum...their reputation is about to be flushed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hat1324 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 dude, watch out for ebay turbos.. i saw some glued together.. GLUED!!! I just finished a GP for a Master Power turbo.. Less known, brazilan made and Mustang proven.. i havent heard any downers for them so it seams cool so far.. if I ever git off my but and get my motor running ill let you know how it goes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeizm Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Just got a call back form the turbo shop (I sent the car away to get fixed). The turbo is completely dead! Non repairable.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spork Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 dude' date=' watch out for ebay turbos.. i saw some glued together.. GLUED!!!I just finished a GP for a Master Power turbo.. Less known, brazilan made and Mustang proven.. i havent heard any downers for them so it seams cool so far.. if I ever git off my but and get my motor running ill let you know how it goes..[/quote'] I'm running a T-70 masterpower turbo on my car. The only complaint I have is that the smallest housing to be had on the exhaust side is .68 on a T4 flange. The good news is you can swap a turbonetics housing on it without any problems, so thats exactly what I did. Not sure off hand how many miles I have on the turbo now (couple thousand atleast) and I run 30psi at the track and have zero problems. The next project I do will also get a Master Power turbo...just don't buy from turbocalculator.com. Horrible communication and you may get your parts, and you may not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 glued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 holy crap.. it's glued on!! hahaha thats funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ-E Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 I couldnt agree more, James Thagard is the MAN!!!!! His turbos are all NEW and straight from Garrett. You will be gaurenteed a NEW turbo and wont be wondering if it will hold up or if it will last or this or that. You will get great customer sevice from Mr. Thagard, you WILL get someone who is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about turbos. You will also get piece of mind from doing it right the first time. I also HIGHLY recommend http://www.speedshopthagard.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hat1324 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 I'm running a T-70 masterpower turbo on my car. The only complaint I have is that the smallest housing to be had on the exhaust side is .68 on a T4 flange. The good news is you can swap a turbonetics housing on it without any problems, so thats exactly what I did. Not sure off hand how many miles I have on the turbo now (couple thousand atleast) and I run 30psi at the track and have zero problems. The next project I do will also get a Master Power turbo...just don't buy from turbocalculator.com. Horrible communication and you may get your parts, and you may not. http://www.boostedsystems.com/ his name is Joe, big time on turbo mustangs... if you want somthing he is big time dependable and the communication is superb.. has all the parts and can switch the housings too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S15 200sx owner Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 glued OMG!!! LOL!!! I've seen some dodgy stuff, but that has to be one of the funiest things i've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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