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Old 06-30-2008, 06:02 PM
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I am looking to buy a turbo kit for my dd with a d-series motor and I am only looking to have a fun car too drive not looking for too much speed but would an ebay kit be ok or just get a nicer kit for about 800 used or buy an ebay one.
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Old 06-30-2008, 06:12 PM
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Get the better quality used kit. It will all be the same after being installed for a while anyway, so start with the better kit..
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Old 06-30-2008, 06:20 PM
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^^ ok thanks man really appreciate the advice
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Old 06-30-2008, 06:38 PM
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You want reliable get the edelbrock kit or the greddy I have a buddy who is going on 3 1/2 years and no probs.
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In the end, reliability is in the tune and type of management - not the brand of the turbo kit.
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ok so the extra money will be worth it then thanks
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Default Re: turbo kit?

Originally Posted by Corey
In the end, reliability is in the tune and type of management - not the brand of the turbo kit.
While I agree on this point, I do not think you could call a "megan" or ebay setup as "reliable" as a greddy setup. Hell, fitment alone on the ebay kits is a headache, nevermind the manifold cracks, and shit turbos.
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Originally Posted by Newbsauce
While I agree on this point, I do not think you could call a "megan" or ebay setup as "reliable" as a greddy setup. Hell, fitment alone on the ebay kits is a headache, nevermind the manifold cracks, and shit turbos.
hes got a point
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It's somewhat assumed that you are going to properly tune and install whatever you get, so again, the better the kit quality to begin with the better the end result.
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Originally Posted by Newbsauce
While I agree on this point, I do not think you could call a "megan" or ebay setup as "reliable" as a greddy setup. Hell, fitment alone on the ebay kits is a headache, nevermind the manifold cracks, and shit turbos.
ebay pwns j00.

now to quote a wise man:

There is an element of humor in designing a turbo system for public consumption.

Here are the basics needed to run modest boost safely. Often the response is: Nope, I want something more basic, simpler yet, and more boost to boot.

Here are the basics needed to run reasonable boost safely. Nope, I want to be able to run gobs of boost and the install time must be under one hour.

Here are the basics needed to run high boost safely. Nope, I must have something that out powers everything and costs little plus jumps out of the shipping box and right onto the motor and cannot inconvience me for more than maybe a one hour install.

Don't know if the point gets across, but it must be understood somehow /somewhere/someday that forced induction requires some understanding, some engineering, some craftsmanship and a reasonable effort on the part of the owner in order to enjoy the enormous performance capabilities of the turbo Miata in a safe and durable manner.

The simplistic idea of "Let's buy the cheapest system, the one with the least engineering, the quickest install, let's opt for the poorest engine management, who cares if parts need replacing every six months" ........... is not the path to performance, durability, and above all...... fun.

I'd urge you undertake building your own system. Study the problems, study the solutions, study the hardware required for various levels of performance. Pick your performance, build to suit and keep a good margin of safety.

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