s there any decent turbos for 300-400 (body
Posted by 3000gtthatisred@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 22 comments
I don’t want to spend to much on a turbo because I’m not planning on making to much power I just want a 50hp increase I already have the supporting mods and rebuilt engine for it but I don’t wanna spend to much on a turbo for just small power
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Confident_Guide_3866@reddit
I used to run a $139 CXRACING turbo
daveypaul40@reddit
I got a t3/t4 hybrid external waste gate for $350 from AGP turbo.
D4wnR1d3rL1f3@reddit
Get a decent used td04 of a wrx, can get em cheap, tons of rebuild kits for em and they’re oem.
QuinnD_@reddit
Or a Saab arc, aero, and vector
LukeSkyWRx@reddit
Just buy a used OEM turbo from some modern car of similar engine size. Same price but much better quality.
LukeSkyWRx@reddit
New? No.
pistonsoffury@reddit
Literally any correctly sized turbo on ebay from a seller with a good rating. The Chinese have honestly perfected the cloning of popular older journal bearing turbo models. Worst case, it lasts only 10,000 miles and you're out $141.99.
3000gtthatisred@reddit (OP)
Oh dang I was thinking to spend 300-400 I don’t want to go that low
pistonsoffury@reddit
Everything in the sub-$800 level is coming out of the same Chinese factories. The turbos in the $300-400 range just have US-based storefronts with an extra layer of quality assurance.
gunpowdergin69@reddit
I'd go to a pick and pull style junkyard and look for a turbo car that's been hit on the back end.
turbols3@reddit
VS Racing a Pulsar are good cheaper brand turbos. Avoid On3. The few things I’ve bought from them are complete garbage.
rudbri93@reddit
might wanna check out maxpeeding rods turbos.
3000gtthatisred@reddit (OP)
Kinda wanted to stay away from mxr and eBay I was thinking maybe cxracing or jackspania
SD_CA@reddit
Have you thought about picking up some used ford turbos? KO3 I think it is. I've seen them as low as 100 bucks used. And we have 120k miles on our focus st. Turbo still running strong.
BajingoWhisperer@reddit
Why? Egay turbos are proven. Especially if you only want 50hp you won't be stressing it too hard.
3000gtthatisred@reddit (OP)
Really I always thought eBay was the worst of the worst
BajingoWhisperer@reddit
Obviously they aren't as good as name brands, won't last as long or make as much power. But $100 vs $900 is a big difference.
rudbri93@reddit
cxracing has some decent stuff nowadays.
Either_One_3105@reddit
Facebook marketplace for a deal or buy the cheap but reliable ones from maxspeedrods.
Or go to your local junkyard and see if they have turbos to sell. You could twin up some of the 1.8l turbos for a fun time.
3000gtthatisred@reddit (OP)
Huh never knew maxspeeding rods was good
Either_One_3105@reddit
They aren't bad. They are perfect for people like you. Perfect for light use to bump power to an already fine system. Lots of people go to the moon and blame msr instead of the idiot behind the throttle.
For msr quality, i have their coilovers on two of my street cars and their turbo upgrade for my friends daily. Nothing has exploded yet in two years.
3000gtthatisred@reddit (OP)
Yeah I’ve used there coils didn’t really think people bought there turbos