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Old 11-19-2008, 09:03 PM
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Used turbo kit. Should I get this?

I just got an awsome deal on a used greddy kit, just wanted to ask what people though about a used kit, it looks in really good condition, but I'm a little worried if it's worth it to buy used, it's also a hell of a deal, I got all this for 3300$

Rx8 Greddy turbo kit w/intercooler and Welded on HKS SSQ Bov
Greddy Profec E-01 Boost Controller
Hks Turbo Timer
Greddy Oil Pan
Greddy Oil Catch Can

I also already have the Cobb Accessport for tuning, so I'll probibly sell the ultimate that comes with the kit. here is the condition of the kit...













Old 11-19-2008, 09:04 PM
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should be fine, install it! I bought mine used too. That's the best way to go. If the turbo is crap, just upgrade with MM's GT3071R.
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I'd get it... if the turbo is bad... then just upgrade.

Edit: rex you beat me by a second!!!
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hahaha
Old 11-19-2008, 09:30 PM
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seems like a decent deal..inside that downpipe looks like that car was running pretty lean
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^^ Do you say that cause it's pretty clean?
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look at how white the inside of the downpipe is on picture 7...theres alot of goodies that came with that kit
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that profec E-01 is delicious....
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Originally Posted by gregs
look at how white the inside of the downpipe is on picture 7...theres alot of goodies that came with that kit
That's what I meant, if it weren't so dirty on the outside, it looks like it has never been used.
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used greddy kit should have cost $1500-2000.

oil pan new is $300. Boost controllers are in the 300-500 range new.

I would have passed.
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yeah, price is a bit high for it, mine was 2500 with boost controller, HKS ignition amp, greddy oil pan, greddy catch can, hks ssqv bov.....ended up selling the boost controller because I already had one, HKS ignition, and emanage ultimate...so really it cost about 2000
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drop the price on it then take it
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i got my stock greddy kit basically still brand new for only $1500.

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yeah price is way up there.. surprised the first few posts were OK with the price.

used greddy kits are just under $2k and with the other mods you got no more than $2700..

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hello all I don't mean to thread jack but I"m lookin for a good used GReddy turbo kit but they are are to find? Where are you looking to find these good deals I've found a few on EBAY but I'm not ready to buy prob until Spring (tax return) again sorry to thread jack
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i can get new for 300 more
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Originally Posted by alz0rz
yeah price is way up there.. surprised the first few posts were OK with the price.

used greddy kits are just under $2k and with the other mods you got no more than $2700..
didn't think it was a great price, but he said he got an awesome deal, therefore implying he purchased it....
I wasn't going to flame him for the price, since he seemed so happy with it himself....
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