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Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
Anyone running a Chinese turbo?Other than the old "buy American" or "you get what you pay for" crap,does anyone have any solid info or experience with these?
 
Posted by a302juGRnot (Member # 10163) on :
 
i have a close friend whos used them and theyre ok and make power but they do not last long at all. if you buy a chinese turbo kit, just upgrade the turbo.
 
Posted by LXjames (Member # 10791) on :
 
Sounds like its a on3 turbo kit? Both kits just need good turbos
 
Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on :
 
if budget is in mind...Master Powers are usually just a few bucks more and are proven reliable.
 
Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on :
 
Master Power T70 worked great for me into the 9s, but they are from Brazil, and there is only one company in the U.S. that can get parts for them and repair them.
 
Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
About how long could i expect one to last?A Chinese unit that is.
 
Posted by SwEeT 03 Gt (Member # 10283) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by LXjames:
Sounds like its a on3 turbo kit? Both kits just need good turbos
the on3 kit need real delco injectors and all the parts to come in the kit there turbo is good for almost 500rwhp, but the upgraded turbo is alot better
 
Posted by samsbolt390 (Member # 11645) on :
 
Hotrod mag did a couple articles using the chink stuff. Said to expect 4 month to a year depending on abuse..
 
Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
WOW!That is a short lifespan!I think ill spend a little more.Thanks.
 
Posted by 1 TUF LX (Member # 8244) on :
 
I have a on3 kit with a Chinese turbo havnt had any issues. Made boost everyday for over a year now it's race only.
 
Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
I researched and found something interesting out.The problem with most Chinese turbos is that the seals blow out hella quick.Theres a trick,you have to run a restrictor on the oil inlet.Most people who do this say theyve had their Chinese turbos for years.Hmmmm.More research is warranted.(In the interest of being cheap,lol.)

[ September 14, 2012, 08:18 PM: Message edited by: 50DADDY ]
 




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