[BDGibson4]

Just humoring myself on ebay and came across this :* GT15 Turbocharger Turbo charger RZR Rhino motorcycle : eBay Motors (item 290466459636 end time Aug-31-10 10:12:57 PDT)

Is this a scam or whats the catch here? Obviously this isn't a complete or real auction right? I understand none of the piping or adapters or inter cooler are included but still that's way to cheap for even a used charger.


I was just wondering if anyone else saw this.

 

[Gundog]

It is real it is a chinese made turbo it is not a Garrett. I would be curious to know what type bearings they have.

Mike

 

[BDGibson4]

Ok that makes a little more sense then. I am into diesel performance also and understand the dangers of using a turbo manufactured from poor quality materials and bearings but that's on something pushing 60psi+ usually. With one only running 8psi I would imagine it would be considerably more stable though (not that I would risk it on my rzr).

Has anyone actually set up a system utilizing one of this fellows turbos?

 

[JRBurn]

Has to be a Chinese Turbo, essentially you get what you pay for.

 

[johnnycat8]

im sure someone will get it...

 

[strracerx]

i wouldnt trust it. i had a friend get the chinese knock offs of the external wastegates and they end up sticking close and over boosting, due to no quality parts

 

[rzrshopping]

What is the difference between a Chinese made turbo and a Honeywell turbo made in China or Mexico? Some of facilities I have visited in Asia produce the no name product right along side the name brand stuff..... makes you wonder whats real and whats Memorex. Its anyone's guess. I would error towards the side of China=crap

 

[strracerx]

true, but i know you can get a used oem garrett turbo from the junkyards and still run as good as new.

there is a few companies out there, that i wont name, that sells performance products for cars that end up failing for using cheap parts

 

[strracerx]

thats my opinion based on first hand experience. you get what you pay for.

all i can give is my opinion, it's up to the individual to learn from there own experience

 

[BDGibson4]

I agree, I mean I never would bolt something like that up to any of my vehicles, but I was just wandering the validity of that auction. Sounds like its just some crapola parts.

 

[milosusa]

I was puzzled this one too. Some Chinese get in business ????
milos
AUDI Q5 Q7 TT QUATTRO 2000-2010 16PC STARTER TURBO KIT: eBay Motors (item 390219320647 end time Sep-14-10 16:23:18 PDT)

 

[medik418]

It's probably not a scam at all, just chinese junk. The Chinese go to extravagant lengths to emulate quality products and make cheaper versions in order to make a dime. Trouble is their metallurgy sucks. they make bearings ourt of pot metal, beer cans and anything else they can find. There are some truly remarkable chinese made items on the market that will rival anything made in the SU but generally they'll only rival it for a few minutes, then they self destruct. Go shopping at Harbor Freight. Don't get me wrong, I have a ton of H.F chinese tools but nothing that would require its survival to rely on sound metallurgy.

I sometimes think it might be fun to throw a couple hundred away to see how far you COULD push one of these things. (not )