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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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What do you guys think about this "supercharger kit".
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Is it BS? sorry if it isnt okay to post ebay links.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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I wouldn't waste the money. Most if not all of these no-name turbo/super charger kits from eBay are crap. Fitment issues, cracking flanges, and sub par quality usually make these kits a complete nightmare... My experience is coming from my old Honda days...
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its a turbocharger not supercharger kit. as much as i agree with 99gs4

the manifold looks like the xs power manifold (250ish from xs) which a few guys around here run with no problems, the turbo probably crap but will get you started with low boost it's an external gate set up which is always a plus. so you get starter parts for an extra 400 bucks now you need an inter-cooler, bov, and all the piping not to mention fuel management
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Originally Posted by jriggs
its a turbocharger not supercharger kit. as much as i agree with 99gs4

the manifold looks like the xs power manifold (250ish from xs) which a few guys around here run with no problems, the turbo probably crap but will get you started with low boost it's an external gate set up which is always a plus. so you get starter parts for an extra 400 bucks now you need an inter-cooler, bov, and all the piping not to mention fuel management
may look like its the same but what about material? dont waste your time and money. get on clubna-t; they got tons of resources.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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i agree with coco looks can be deceiving i over looked that
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