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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Turbo question?
whats wrong with this turbo and why would it not be worth it?
Also what is worth it and why? Thanx please don't flame me for not looking through all the pages.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Unive...ht_3705wt_1111
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 03:59 PM
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Oh dear

It's not too late to delete your thread . Just bein' nice here
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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What did you guys eat today? I had some good pasta with mushrooms and a steak for dinner.
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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/\ was that steak and mushrooms or did you have the mushrooms with the pasta ?
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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PICTURE TIME!!

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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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Via ebay link:

Universal Fit( perfect for DIY modification).
then he goes on to say...

PLEASE NOTICE: ALL PERFORMANCE PARTS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMANDED TO INSTALL BY PROFESSIONAL!!
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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I'll bite....

No manifold....no correct piping..you will have to fabricate and weld all of it...

Crap e-bay components...a decent turbo alone is over $1K...

Where else do you want to go with this......
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dannobre
I'll bite....

No manifold....no correct piping..you will have to fabricate and weld all of it...

Crap e-bay components...a decent turbo alone is over $1K...

Where else do you want to go with this......
You forgot to post a picture...it's f'n picture time!
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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Thread closed because it's just too painful to watch.

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