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Casey Belarde

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turbo kit from ebay
« on: September 26, 2013, 10:57:47 PM »
has any one seen this turbo kit seen daily for sale on ebay?
if so was it any good? what other mods did you need to do?
thanks for the help
http://www.ebay.com/itm/318I-318IS-318IC-318TI-E36-L4-M42B18-B44B19-M42-M40-M44-T3-T3-T4-T04E-Turbo-Kit-/380388496261?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ABMW&hash=item5890ebd385&vxp=mtr

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Re: turbo kit from ebay
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2013, 07:42:34 AM »
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Re: turbo kit from ebay
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2013, 10:38:40 AM »
From what I have heard this is not a good turbo kit. Most of the parts are universal and require fabrication, Also The turbo and the piping are some generic Chinese parts that I wouldn't trust. It is possible to make this kit work how ever I would avoid it. Search the threads around here for turbo builds to get a good idea on what works with our engines.
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Re: turbo kit from ebay
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2013, 08:11:37 AM »
Might want to look into the kit that JakeB has put together. It looks well thought out and made,  I think he has it posted here somewhere, but it's also on rev.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=259174

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Re: turbo kit from ebay
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2013, 10:37:13 AM »
The only part thats potentially any good is the manifold. Even then its questionable.

For a full kit look at JakeBs as mentioned. For a manifold I would look at Otis (Good&tight) on R3V.
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Re: turbo kit from ebay
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2014, 02:26:14 AM »
Are there any turbos for the M42 NOT made in China?
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Re: turbo kit from ebay
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2014, 07:12:51 PM »
There are lots of turbos the M42 is suited for that are not made in China. Anything genuine really.

Do you mean a full turbo kit? As far as I know Jakes is the only one. You could have him swap out the China turbo with a genuine Garrett if you want.
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