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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 11:31 AM
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im lookin for a turbo that is cheap but not crappy... could i find a reasonably priced one on ebay that wont suck?
 
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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yes possibly but im gonna tell u now dont crap out on a turbo pay the extra money cuse ur gonna buy a cheap one and not get what u want out of it then buy a better one and end up paying way more then u should have in the first place make sure its brand name
 
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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^ fully. If you get one off ebay make sure its brand name not G-style orGAiret or Dr. Garrett. But GARRETT , lol iv seen funny knock offs.
 
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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if you have the ability to rebuild one yourself you can really score. Just dont buy the cheap ebay generic ones, and watch for the fake Garretts as noted above.
 
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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Ya id love to learn how to build one, it seems theres lots of money to be saved.
 
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:47 AM
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theres a phrase that gets tossed around alot when it comes to boosting hondas (or any car for that matter)

Cheap, Fast, Reliable....pick two!
 
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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theres a phrase that gets tossed around alot when it comes to boosting hondas (or any car for that matter)

Cheap, Fast, Reliable....pick two!
fast/reliable
 
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