Ebay turbo kit

[88e30ix]

Hey guys,
Has anyone tried the ebay turbo kit and if so, what is your experience with it?
This is one of the kits on ebay, do you know of a better one?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E30-84-9...item27c0511f4e

[619E30]

I'm currently piecing together my own kit. I'd try and stay away from the eBay kits though, manifolds, ic piping and intercooler are fine from eBay. The turbos are fine but I would recommend having it rebuilt with good internals such as Garrett. But don't cheap out on the wastegate, bov, etc. It could potentially cost you an engine.

[Shanes325]

+1 get the kit run low boost untill u can purchase a rep turbo and ur set. I did this on a civic I had . But it is also best to get a cast manifold . The horn style tubular ones on eBay are pretty thin . And if u do use the tubular mani make some support beakers for the weight of the turbo.

[325ix]

The manifolds tend to be hit and miss, some clear the oil filter location, some don't. Some crack, some don't.

[88e30ix]

Thanks guys!

[saurey]

Any update on how this worked? I know it's an old thread. Considering the same, i'm noobish enough that I need a decent kit or something to start with. I have more $$$ then smarts.

[88e30ix]

Any update on how this worked? I know it's an old thread. Considering the same, i'm noobish enough that I need a decent kit or something to start with. I have more $$$ then smarts.

John at WOT-TECH is planning it!

[Tmeyers]

So i know you started this thread over 2 years ago, ever end up installing the ebay turbo? And if so how's it held up? I'm thinking of going with a knockoff turbo at low boost but i know i can be playing with fire on that one.

[88e30ix]

So i know you started this thread over 2 years ago, ever end up installing the ebay turbo? And if so how's it held up? I'm thinking of going with a knockoff turbo at low boost but i know i can be playing with fire on that one.

John at WOT-TECH will be doing it, I have moved to Florida and have no garage.