Man you're criminally underrated and under-viewed. I hope this video helps your channel take off and stuff, thank you for making quality content that's really helpful! Should I buy an already boosted EG b18b1 civic all it needs is a new t3 turbo? It's really cheap and he said it was pushing 8psi on stock motor.
EF_Wagon just check for basic stuff if you can , Comp test. Look for smoke puffing out the valve cover, or tail pipe. Also see if it get hot idling or driving, most common problems on a un tinned car like that is that 8 psi with out a tune will for sure crack a piston with only a few miles.
@@cocacola3269 all hondas come with forged crankshafts... its way cheaper and will be faster in the end if you throw in better rods and pistons and TUNE it properly. Honda v tec engines produce more hp and torque in stock form than any other comparable size engine on the market and inline engines are more efficient at making big power than v8 engines.. . An example of that is the ford 7.3 diesel compared to a cummins 5.9... look it up. Different strokes for different folks.
I'm on my 3rd eBay turbo and they have all worked amazing. 16g, 20g, and now on to the gt3582. I've ran them all for 10k+. Everyone knocks on eBay turbo. I've found that if you just take them apart and clean them when you get them they will last a while.
Thank you for making this video. I'm getting ready to add a turn k to my bone stock 99 S10 2.2l. don't want anymore than an extra 100-125hp. Just want to tow my boat at 75 mph. I've been a wrench turner for 30years but have NO turbo knowledge. Thank you for your time and information. You've answered some questions and worries about the ebay turbos. Wish I could get a telephone number for your shop to ask a couple of questions I have. I'm a disabled police officer and money is tight on disability and I do not want to make a mistake. Again thank you for this video!!!!
This is the best most professional video i have seen on youtube. Straight to the point. Limited music very knowledgeable.. I was going to piece mine as well. I have a 1.8 literi figured id use a small audi or vw turbo I have a 1zzfe
Been running an "eBay" Big 16G in my WRX for over 60,000 miles now. Zero issues and zero shaftplay. Running 21lbs tapering to 18 at redline.. thing is an absolute beast
Easily one of the most informing videos for people looking to get some extra power without breaking the bank but still being on the safe side. Love what you're doing man, I really hope more people watch your videos and subscribe because it is really hard to find this quality on youtube. Keep up the good work:)
Oh, also if it's possible, could you make a video about understanding how ECU's work, I mean I understand *how* they work but I mean buying one for your turbo car and the most cost-effective way to be able to tune with a turbo kit and stuff, and how to set it up? ECU's and tuning and what a 'piggyback' is are my least understood part of performance in turbo cars and stuff.
That's a lot of topics , but I totally want to figure out how to help with the ecu situation, maybe I'll start at the beginning with ecu stuff and get in to the basics of diy base maps and chipping and stuff. Just not sure where to start lol lots to cover !
This is without a doubt the most concise and coherent discussion on turbos for those of us with little to no experience so good job on the video. I am wanting to piece meal a turbo kit together for my 5.7L Eagle Hemi and this was great information. Right now I'm trying to determine which turbo to get for a single turbo setup.
I would say way way WAY under-rated video, but then I noticed it has zero thumbs down. I don't think I've ever seen a video on youtube before with zeero thumbs down. .. knock on wood. Appreciate the video a ton man, GreatTT video. Not much else I can say
I can't thank you enough for how god damn helpful this video is. I was exactly in line with you on the wastegate. I regret buying fancy painted Intercooler pipe. I'm glad I still haven't gotten my turbo. Now I'll buy a simple journal t3
Funny that you mention the basic turbo. Just today on the dyno a customer had a eBay ball bearing turbo completely ceased on the dyno. He’s now re ordering a simple t3 journal bearing 100$ turbo off eBay. I think the new knock off ball bearing turbos are still over priced and under developed. Maybe in a few years they will get them to last better. 👌🤷♂️🤦♂️
It be pretty sweeet if you could put a link to a particular seller that you know has been selling half decent balanced turbos.. There are a million vendors(Still most likely all getting their turbos from the same place) But Chinese, from one Chinese manufacture, to another. Is not the same at all.. Some "precieved" quality products come from china (Apple). Thanks for the reply!
@@GearheadsAutofab Yeah it all depends on who is doing the reverse engineering on the quality products and which ones are being manufactured on a large scale. You'd be pretty safe with a garret style t3/t4 trim knockoff turbo.
To add to my first comment, this is a guy you want to listen to, & far as this subject, he hit the nail on the head. I have also been doing this stuff for over 20 years myself, & i can assure you that there is nothing he said that was wrong.
Yep. I pierced my turbo kit and it’s making 800+ to the wheels on a Hemi now. Stock bottom end. I did it in steps. VS racing turbo and gate. Then upgraded the gate, then Turbo to a Precision. Makes great power. You got good advice here!!
Really helpful man i was about to purchase a ebay turbo kit but with this new knowledge it has really helped me and ill be buying part by part making sure i have decent parts where needed! Thanks heaps.
Totally agree on piecing the kit together yourself. Worked great for my recent $500 turbo build. Friends have bought the all in one kits and some of the parts were truly sub par.
With years of doing this myself oh, I absolutely agree with staying away from the so-called kits. You're better off doing a homework learning what you need and buying the parts accordingly to what you're intending to apply them to. And you still will have to do Fabrications most of the time
great video! thanks Ebay is here to stay even we like it or not. Name brands has been getting dirty rich from pretty basic engineering thrue up the years. its time they begin running a bit for their money. Healthy competition! :-) This kind of advices will make the best of it, and probably better the quality in the process..
Great and simple conversation, I completely agree with waste gate being the most important. I would like to say the position of the waste gate is just as important specially when you are building your set up by piece!
I'm about to start my first "project" with my first car. I've been watching your videos and I just had to subscribe, your videos are just great. I just hope that everything goes well on the project, although I'm prepared for unexpected situations.
This is pretty much spot on, I'll disagree with the cheap blowoff valve statement though. They'll work fine under low boost but as soon as you start throwing and real boost pressure to it, it'll leak boost every time. Your best bet to turbo your car is and has always been to just save your money and buy good, quality stuff.
Dude! I love this video! Being completely new, and wanting to do a super low budget turbo build (civic, miata, nissan, etc..) this info was priceless. Liked, subbed, and notifications on👍
Apparently you already bought one! 😆 ebay turbo kits are not as bad as people say. If your tune is right then the cheap stuff is good. I daily a b16a3 del sol with a 80$ emusa ramhorn, 80$ t4 50 trim, a 38mm rev9 wastegate that i found in a pull it yard, overly big intercooler, dsm 450's, feed and return lines were under 50$ for both, Ebay AN fittings, real talk. Piece it together and be resourceful. I am not going to lie. The emusa stainless/chrome ramhorn is much lighter than a schedule 40 600$ mani and its holding up exceptionally well for being under 100$, Just brace it to the block to support it a bit. This video is very informative. Low hp street builds are much faster with a full exhaust. Hood exits on stock charged builds is a power sacrifice, make power way sooner with full exhaust. Tune tune tune!
Dude thanks so much for this video I'm new to turbos and honestly don't completely understand them but this video has really helped me understand alot. I have subbed I look forward to more videos good job keep up the good work!
I'm really glad I found this video because I'm looking up turbo its for my Kia Fort 2016 LX 1.8L 6spd manual sedan. and Yes from Ebay. Very helpful on what to spend good money on and what not to spend to much mony on when it comes to Ebay turbo kits.
Thanks for the advice! New subscriber here! I have a 2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 LS that I will be adding parts too some day. That Miata has never seen RPM's above 5K. The ideal about the smaller turbo may work for me. BTW.. My car at this time is completely stock.
If you can only afford a cheap turbo kit. You are better off just improving the N/A settup you have. Lightweight wheels. Exhaust. Intake plenum. Fuel pump and injectors. And for a little more money, lighter flywheel, thinner head gasket, stage 1 cams, adjustable cam gears. Etc etc. Ebay turbo kits can be hard to control as the build quality or metallurgy is hard for stock ecu. Just make your car (especially anything lower than halfway down the springs-sprung wieght.) then upgrade your differential and brake systems master cylinder and brake pads and braided hoses.and quality suspension including sway bars. Long story short. If you want to go faster, the best way to start is to make your car stop and handle better so you can brake later and carry higher corner speed. And by making your car lighter, your effectively giving it more power (via power to wieght ration) and increasing its handling abilities by helping the brakes and suspension do their job easier. Cheap turbo kits will only lead to reliability issues and the power increase will usually come at a cost to a performance decrease in another area. Get just one part of the system wrong or kit a kit not designed for your needs and cars specifics, your car probably will actually perform worse for how you are going to use it. Big power cars are useless on most streets, in traffic or on tight corners unless you have spent BIG $$ on top shelf parts selected by a quality professional
YOU DA MAN!!!! 😎 AWESOME information! Can't tell you how much your video is appreciated! I've been kicking around buying one of those kits but I really kinda wondered about some of the things that came with it. You just confirmed my suspicions. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Anytime someone tells me ebay turbos dont work I usually refer them over to boostedboiz channel lol. Im going cheap on my build. But most of mine has to be bought second hand or cheap for some parts because no one boosts these motors like that (and im happy for that because these motors are cheap as dirt with low mileage, like under 300 for 75k on motor.) Precision turbo makes some good wastegates and the one I am buying comes with every spring to work for anything from 1.5 to 18 psi in the box. great deal with room to play. You can cheap out on certain things but when it comes to reliability like you said those wastegates they sell will do nothing but promise failure. BOV im not sure, Id rather just get a brand name just because I wouldnt trust the surging to not destroy the turbine shaft.
Mate you made very good points and mentioned some very helpful info. You should do this sort of thing more often maybe even review the quality of some ebay parts you fit to peoples cars etc its always helpful to have more information. Anyway cheers mate from AUS appreciate it
Awesome video! great wealth of simple info. I've painted intercoolers and it doesn't effect the thermodynamics of it at all. Provided you don't jam the cooler full of paint, a nice even coat is fine.
Twin rev9 72/68 t4s on my 5.3. 3 years now .3000lb truck 8.34 sec 1/4 mile 27lbs of boost. For 300 a piece I can't complain... oh and blow threw csu 850 cfm dual needle and seats!! Booyah
If you have a small displacement motor i recommend a t3-t4 turbo around $100 on ebay the small t3 is the exhaust side so it's easy to spool and the t4. Side(intake) is a little bigger for more horsepower. It works very good for what it is
Mine's over 8yrs old and still holding up. Important parts, oil lines, oil restrictor, gaskets, (cuz everybody knows eBay gaskets are garbage) And get your car properly tuned afterwards. The cast manifold is okay, the only issue I have is the added weight of the kit, causing the exhaust manifold studs coming loose. Planning to retap again and use higher grade studs or bolts. The cheap kit I got came with beaded ends and good couplings and clamps. My 1st HKS knockoff BOV failed, 2nd one's still good. I think the expectations for my eBay build far exceeded all the doubters. Just cross your fingers and GL.
im definitely considering a cheap ebay cast manifold now, im looking for a low boost 250-300whp M50 turbo setup. do you have experience with actual cheap ebay cast manifolds on M5x engines? btw love your channel, keep up the good work
Turbo- I love my Borg and Warner's. Wastegate actuator- I love my Forge diverter/blow off- once again Forge. Intercooler- once again Forge. Turbo inlet pipe- forge. Intercooler piping- yea...forge. If you couldn't tell I like my Volkswagens and Audis
Great video , well done 👍. Someone is always going to come along and need the 411 on stuff like that. Especially from someone that knows what they're talking about.
Hey G.A., appreciate your channel. Well done, entertaining good sincere information people can use. Finally, someone without hype that can go into simple explanations in ordinary way. On the VQ35DE, what is a good starting point lets say centered around the Turbo...i meant best brand wise? I like to gain a little more HP from stock. Btw, with regard to Re-Bay Turbo kits...request, not have THEM send you "Balloons"...perhaps get "Store Credit" from vendor for something better value as part of the set-up..lol. Thank you in advance!
Great video man! In the process of gathering parts for my first turbo car. I gained lots of wisdom from this 18min video. To the point, no rambling, very helpful. A quality wastegate makes perfect sense. Any suggestions on what turbo would suite a 4.2L I-6, 8.5 comp, 300-350hp target, 5000prm ceiling, manual trans, 3.55 gear ratio, cast split log manifold with 123/456 ports. Want to go twin scroll to capitalize on the split exhaust pulses, just have no idea what turbo would meet the power target at say 10psi. Thanks for any input!
I've done tons of ebay setups and personally think he's right on the money. If u use a Chinese clut ch don't use the Chinese pressure plate just the clutch disc with a stock pp and you'll be good
I got a nice ole 1978 Porsche 924 with a 2.0L 8 valve slant 4. Thinking about converting it into a turbo, but unlike most modern cars where a simple ECU tune and chip swap will take care of most of the performance tuning, my car lacks most of the computer components.
This is good and bad......bad is you’ll need to find a way to add Wiring sensors and a new computer. But the good is when your done you’ll be able to have modern control of s cool vintage Porsche !!!!
I was stubborn. I did the right thing and peaced out my turbo kit. Everything that I have is from eBay and it has lasted and done a fantastic job. You need a friend that builds race cars to tell you what is the next step. Peace it out. One week something one week something else
He is absolutely correct on the turbo kits that company that shows the kit with a bunch of crap displayed on card board Stay away from them even though the price looks good the parts don't work just plain junk and when you call them for support they block you. the best way to do it is plan it out watch what other people are doing there are alot of videos of installs pay attention to the sizes they are using 7-10lbs of boost on a stock engine small turbos boost quick and the huge turbos leave to the street outlaws you will run your car lean and blow it up if you don't know what your doing
I agree.....we just did 9psi on a small turbo on the last Rsx we turbod, didn’t even blow up lol. But I think I’ll turn it all the way up next time I get it on the dyno just to see it’s max hp is. Turbos are awesome lol.
Hey love the channel. I have a 370z rn and like your twin build for panda. Was interested in doing a single turbo mid mount build similar to the bp kit. Do you have any recommendations for parts and such
what you should do is buy an ebay turbo and while your using that, save up some money so that by the time it goes out you can just get a better spool, I know garret makes t04e spools and that's what most of the ebay turbo kits rock, they sell that spool for about what a full ebay kit costs so you end up saving money as opposed to buying a full $2500+ turbo kit because the spools are really the only thing that goes out on those ebay kits
Man you're criminally underrated and under-viewed. I hope this video helps your channel take off and stuff, thank you for making quality content that's really helpful! Should I buy an already boosted EG b18b1 civic all it needs is a new t3 turbo? It's really cheap and he said it was pushing 8psi on stock motor.
EF_Wagon just check for basic stuff if you can , Comp test. Look for smoke puffing out the valve cover, or tail pipe. Also see if it get hot idling or driving, most common problems on a un tinned car like that is that 8 psi with out a tune will for sure crack a piston with only a few miles.
INDEED!
Here we go again with guys wanting decent boost without wanting to spend money on rods and pistons... sigh. See my OP
Billy C New Mustang comes forged internals from the factory...15s and up few beforehand. Dont have worry about shit in Ford!
@@cocacola3269 all hondas come with forged crankshafts... its way cheaper and will be faster in the end if you throw in better rods and pistons and TUNE it properly. Honda v tec engines produce more hp and torque in stock form than any other comparable size engine on the market and inline engines are more efficient at making big power than v8 engines.. . An example of that is the ford 7.3 diesel compared to a cummins 5.9... look it up. Different strokes for different folks.
Being a total turbo novice, the "wastegate" info was an eye opener for me. Very informative video, thanks
Agreed me too!!
same
Wastegate is the most important of the boost!!!
I used a PW46 Precision and had ZERO problems
A good wastegate - check. (note to self) 👻
Thumbs up on the cast manifolds. Great advice.
You're the only man on here making sense!
I'm on my 3rd eBay turbo and they have all worked amazing. 16g, 20g, and now on to the gt3582. I've ran them all for 10k+. Everyone knocks on eBay turbo. I've found that if you just take them apart and clean them when you get them they will last a while.
+robert lyons good insight!!
Cheapest ones possible. Now on to my 4th. Went to a 3076 because the 3582 was a little to big. I haven't spend more then 200$ on a turbo
I keep telling people don't buy kits lol my gsr was on 18lbs eBay turbo
Jonathon TV I found that 90% of the kits have a shit ton of useless parts in them.
+robert lyons I agree 👌🚗💨
You sir. . . .are the man. . .Kids! This info is golden!!!! Years of $$$$ (maybe not his) got him this info!!
Hands down one of the most useful videos about turbocharging "for the rest of us" that I've seen. Good stuff!
Thank you for making this video. I'm getting ready to add a turn k to my bone stock 99 S10 2.2l. don't want anymore than an extra 100-125hp. Just want to tow my boat at 75 mph. I've been a wrench turner for 30years but have NO turbo knowledge. Thank you for your time and information. You've answered some questions and worries about the ebay turbos. Wish I could get a telephone number for your shop to ask a couple of questions I have. I'm a disabled police officer and money is tight on disability and I do not want to make a mistake. Again thank you for this video!!!!
Just email me. Gearheadsautofab@gmail.com I’ll try to help.
This is the best most professional video i have seen on youtube. Straight to the point. Limited music very knowledgeable..
I was going to piece mine as well. I have a 1.8 literi figured id use a small audi or vw turbo
I have a 1zzfe
Been running an "eBay" Big 16G in my WRX for over 60,000 miles now. Zero issues and zero shaftplay. Running 21lbs tapering to 18 at redline.. thing is an absolute beast
Nice !! Good to know that about that specific turbo I have only installed a few 16g turbos.
“Man I just need that boost in my life”
Easily one of the most informing videos for people looking to get some extra power without breaking the bank but still being on the safe side. Love what you're doing man, I really hope more people watch your videos and subscribe because it is really hard to find this quality on youtube. Keep up the good work:)
basically if your gonna play with Ebay, know what your looking at and buying and you will be fine!
+David PhoTWENTY yes..... that's exactly what I was trying to say 😂👌
Thanks man. I'm building my first turbo kit for a daily 4 runner. This info was priceless
Toyota 4 runner ?
What turbo manifold? Theres currently only a tubular one avaible
Oh, also if it's possible, could you make a video about understanding how ECU's work, I mean I understand *how* they work but I mean buying one for your turbo car and the most cost-effective way to be able to tune with a turbo kit and stuff, and how to set it up? ECU's and tuning and what a 'piggyback' is are my least understood part of performance in turbo cars and stuff.
That's a lot of topics , but I totally want to figure out how to help with the ecu situation, maybe I'll start at the beginning with ecu stuff and get in to the basics of diy base maps and chipping and stuff. Just not sure where to start lol lots to cover !
Sorry lol that would be awesome for me and I'm sure loads of people thanks so much! Remember I was here when you hit 50k+ subs :D
This is without a doubt the most concise and coherent discussion on turbos for those of us with little to no experience so good job on the video. I am wanting to piece meal a turbo kit together for my 5.7L Eagle Hemi and this was great information. Right now I'm trying to determine which turbo to get for a single turbo setup.
I shared this on FB. quick simple sound explanation from a reputable source for sure. Thanks!
I would say way way WAY under-rated video, but then I noticed it has zero thumbs down. I don't think I've ever seen a video on youtube before with zeero thumbs down. .. knock on wood. Appreciate the video a ton man, GreatTT video. Not much else I can say
You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.
I can't thank you enough for how god damn helpful this video is. I was exactly in line with you on the wastegate. I regret buying fancy painted Intercooler pipe. I'm glad I still haven't gotten my turbo. Now I'll buy a simple journal t3
Funny that you mention the basic turbo. Just today on the dyno a customer had a eBay ball bearing turbo completely ceased on the dyno. He’s now re ordering a simple t3 journal bearing 100$ turbo off eBay. I think the new knock off ball bearing turbos are still over priced and under developed. Maybe in a few years they will get them to last better. 👌🤷♂️🤦♂️
It be pretty sweeet if you could put a link to a particular seller that you know has been selling half decent balanced turbos.. There are a million vendors(Still most likely all getting their turbos from the same place) But Chinese, from one Chinese manufacture, to another. Is not the same at all.. Some "precieved" quality products come from china (Apple). Thanks for the reply!
@@GearheadsAutofab Yeah it all depends on who is doing the reverse engineering on the quality products and which ones are being manufactured on a large scale. You'd be pretty safe with a garret style t3/t4 trim knockoff turbo.
True!
To add to my first comment, this is a guy you want to listen to, & far as this subject, he hit the nail on the head. I have also been doing this stuff for over 20 years myself, & i can assure you that there is nothing he said that was wrong.
Yep. I pierced my turbo kit and it’s making 800+ to the wheels on a Hemi now. Stock bottom end. I did it in steps. VS racing turbo and gate. Then upgraded the gate, then Turbo to a Precision. Makes great power. You got good advice here!!
Knowledge is everything I subscribed you sold me, loved it your honesty and your passion absolutely tops
Really helpful man i was about to purchase a ebay turbo kit but with this new knowledge it has really helped me and ill be buying part by part making sure i have decent parts where needed! Thanks heaps.
Even though I don't know much about cars, it is always great to see what information you have! Keep pumping the content!
One of the most informative videos on TH-cam.
Totally agree on piecing the kit together yourself. Worked great for my recent $500 turbo build. Friends have bought the all in one kits and some of the parts were truly sub par.
With years of doing this myself oh, I absolutely agree with staying away from the so-called kits. You're better off doing a homework learning what you need and buying the parts accordingly to what you're intending to apply them to. And you still will have to do Fabrications most of the time
great video! thanks
Ebay is here to stay even we like it or not. Name brands has been getting dirty rich from pretty basic engineering thrue up the years. its time they begin running a bit for their money. Healthy competition! :-) This kind of advices will make the best of it, and probably better the quality in the process..
Great and simple conversation, I completely agree with waste gate being the most important. I would like to say the position of the waste gate is just as important specially when you are building your set up by piece!
True, especially with the cars that I deal with that rev super high like 11k rpm , waste gate priority can keep Boost from running away ..........
My GOD bro, thank u from the bottom of my ❤️🙏, this is the video I needed! This will be the basis for my build!
I'm about to start my first "project" with my first car. I've been watching your videos and I just had to subscribe, your videos are just great. I just hope that everything goes well on the project, although I'm prepared for unexpected situations.
Crazy informative video! Great job man. Watched this back when I wanted to boost my mustang. Ended up selling it and just buying a Focus ST lol.
The most underrated turbo kit explanation on youtube.
Thanks for giving me all the info without a bunch of BS, very refreshing sir.
Most helpful turbo video I've seen on youtube. THANK YOU!
This is pretty much spot on, I'll disagree with the cheap blowoff valve statement though. They'll work fine under low boost but as soon as you start throwing and real boost pressure to it, it'll leak boost every time. Your best bet to turbo your car is and has always been to just save your money and buy good, quality stuff.
Dude! I love this video! Being completely new, and wanting to do a super low budget turbo build (civic, miata, nissan, etc..) this info was priceless. Liked, subbed, and notifications on👍
We love the channel brother! Keep up the good work! See you at the track soon....
Dude I hope you get a big “boost” off this video. You will help so many people with your wisdom. Keep it up!!
Thanks!!
Apparently you already bought one! 😆 ebay turbo kits are not as bad as people say. If your tune is right then the cheap stuff is good. I daily a b16a3 del sol with a 80$ emusa ramhorn, 80$ t4 50 trim, a 38mm rev9 wastegate that i found in a pull it yard, overly big intercooler, dsm 450's, feed and return lines were under 50$ for both, Ebay AN fittings, real talk. Piece it together and be resourceful. I am not going to lie. The emusa stainless/chrome ramhorn is much lighter than a schedule 40 600$ mani and its holding up exceptionally well for being under 100$, Just brace it to the block to support it a bit. This video is very informative. Low hp street builds are much faster with a full exhaust. Hood exits on stock charged builds is a power sacrifice, make power way sooner with full exhaust. Tune tune tune!
Dude thanks so much for this video I'm new to turbos and honestly don't completely understand them but this video has really helped me understand alot. I have subbed I look forward to more videos good job keep up the good work!
Thanks dude !! Feel free to always ask questions in the comments or email me👌 no question is too simple everyone starts some where !!
Hey man, excellent information that you're throwing around. I'm surprised you don't have more views. Thanks for the good info!
I'm really glad I found this video because I'm looking up turbo its for my Kia Fort 2016 LX 1.8L 6spd manual sedan. and Yes from Ebay. Very helpful on what to spend good money on and what not to spend to much mony on when it comes to Ebay turbo kits.
+jcrb6260 hope it goes good turbos are so much fun !!
Look for a turbo off an optima,might even use the same exh manifold
Year later, how do it turn out ?
Thanks for the advice! New subscriber here! I have a 2004 Mazda Miata MX-5 LS that I will be adding parts too some day. That Miata has never seen RPM's above 5K. The ideal about the smaller turbo may work for me. BTW.. My car at this time is completely stock.
If you can only afford a cheap turbo kit. You are better off just improving the N/A settup you have. Lightweight wheels. Exhaust. Intake plenum. Fuel pump and injectors. And for a little more money, lighter flywheel, thinner head gasket, stage 1 cams, adjustable cam gears. Etc etc.
Ebay turbo kits can be hard to control as the build quality or metallurgy is hard for stock ecu.
Just make your car (especially anything lower than halfway down the springs-sprung wieght.) then upgrade your differential and brake systems master cylinder and brake pads and braided hoses.and quality suspension including sway bars.
Long story short. If you want to go faster, the best way to start is to make your car stop and handle better so you can brake later and carry higher corner speed. And by making your car lighter, your effectively giving it more power (via power to wieght ration) and increasing its handling abilities by helping the brakes and suspension do their job easier.
Cheap turbo kits will only lead to reliability issues and the power increase will usually come at a cost to a performance decrease in another area. Get just one part of the system wrong or kit a kit not designed for your needs and cars specifics, your car probably will actually perform worse for how you are going to use it.
Big power cars are useless on most streets, in traffic or on tight corners unless you have spent BIG $$ on top shelf parts selected by a quality professional
GREAT WORDS, VERY CREDIBLE AND DOWN TO EARTH!
Great job man, you make a lot more sense than most others. Good practical, been-there-done-that kind of video, thumbs up!
i done over 15k miles on my ebay t3/4 turbo in 2 years with 10 psi not bad for the price but great video and got your self a sub
I dont understand much that ppl say but your really easy to understand... I feel much more confident turboing my 1.3 suzuki ignis now yeehaa.
Just in time I'm planning to turbo my old truck. Thanks for the awesome vid
This was such an excellent video. Super informative. Love your charisma over the camera too! Subbed
The best video I have found after searching for weeks.
Glad to help
Know what... This is now my fave channel. Im gonna binge watch all your stuff later 👌🏼
Eye opener and a lot of good info. Thanks and will be following.
YOU DA MAN!!!! 😎
AWESOME information! Can't tell you how much your video is appreciated! I've been kicking around buying one of those kits but I really kinda wondered about some of the things that came with it. You just confirmed my suspicions.
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
Glad to help
Anytime someone tells me ebay turbos dont work I usually refer them over to boostedboiz channel lol. Im going cheap on my build. But most of mine has to be bought second hand or cheap for some parts because no one boosts these motors like that (and im happy for that because these motors are cheap as dirt with low mileage, like under 300 for 75k on motor.) Precision turbo makes some good wastegates and the one I am buying comes with every spring to work for anything from 1.5 to 18 psi in the box. great deal with room to play. You can cheap out on certain things but when it comes to reliability like you said those wastegates they sell will do nothing but promise failure. BOV im not sure, Id rather just get a brand name just because I wouldnt trust the surging to not destroy the turbine shaft.
Mate you made very good points and mentioned some very helpful info. You should do this sort of thing more often maybe even review the quality of some ebay parts you fit to peoples cars etc its always helpful to have more information. Anyway cheers mate from AUS appreciate it
Awesome video! great wealth of simple info. I've painted intercoolers and it doesn't effect the thermodynamics of it at all. Provided you don't jam the cooler full of paint, a nice even coat is fine.
Man this is a solid video great job. I was on the fence about it switching the stock twin turbos out. Solid!
Omg thank you this is what I'm looking for. straight to the point!!!! Thank you!!!!
I'm about to pull the trigger and the info was nice. Learned a lot, particularly about the wastegate 😳 Mahalo!
Thank you, almost made a big mistake.
Great video👌keep it up💪
Great advice this is information that everyone been looking for , The begin is going to be happy. Thank Robert.
Twin rev9 72/68 t4s on my 5.3. 3 years now .3000lb truck 8.34 sec 1/4 mile 27lbs of boost. For 300 a piece I can't complain... oh and blow threw csu 850 cfm dual needle and seats!! Booyah
If you have a small displacement motor i recommend a t3-t4 turbo around $100 on ebay the small t3 is the exhaust side so it's easy to spool and the t4. Side(intake) is a little bigger for more horsepower. It works very good for what it is
You are definitely the most knowledgeable of any "ricer" I've ever seen.
Baaahaaahaa 🚗💨💨😎
What makes him a ricer? I don't think you truly understand that term.
Very helpful insight! Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Love the power button profile picture 🤷♂️ looks cool
:D
Mine's over 8yrs old and still holding up.
Important parts, oil lines, oil restrictor, gaskets,
(cuz everybody knows eBay gaskets are garbage)
And get your car properly tuned afterwards.
The cast manifold is okay, the only issue I have is the added weight of the kit, causing the exhaust manifold studs coming loose. Planning to retap again and use higher grade studs or bolts.
The cheap kit I got came with beaded ends and good couplings and clamps.
My 1st HKS knockoff BOV failed, 2nd one's still good.
I think the expectations for my eBay build far exceeded all the doubters.
Just cross your fingers and GL.
Dude , your seeing first hand what I’m trying to tell everyone!! Good stuff man!!
I know from personal experience from hanging around your shop that you know your stuff when it comes to turbos and engine work.
Hi Cody ! Sup dude nice to hear from you ! You driving any cool project car these days ?
Thank you for your insight, it has been very helpful.
awesome vid bro lot of insight on what to shop and buy for my car thumbs up
im definitely considering a cheap ebay cast manifold now, im looking for a low boost 250-300whp M50 turbo setup. do you have experience with actual cheap ebay cast manifolds on M5x engines?
btw love your channel, keep up the good work
Turbo- I love my Borg and Warner's.
Wastegate actuator- I love my Forge
diverter/blow off- once again Forge.
Intercooler- once again Forge.
Turbo inlet pipe- forge.
Intercooler piping- yea...forge.
If you couldn't tell I like my Volkswagens and Audis
Where was this video ten years ago
10 years ago the Chinese turbos were probably rubbish.
So true........ I used to blow the old center section out soon as I got over 18-20 psi lol ......
Probably on a forum if your lucky to search super hard for it since not too many folks were using TH-cam like that lol..
Great video , well done 👍. Someone is always going to come along and need the 411 on stuff like that. Especially from someone that knows what they're talking about.
A year later n this video is helped me with turboing my ex Civic
When you now little abought motors your the man top video you just saved me £900 on a 22 piece kit now I am getting further advice five star.
Dang that’s awesome !!! So glad you saved the cash !! Now you can more for the car !! 😎👌🚗💨💨💨💨
Hey G.A., appreciate your channel. Well done, entertaining good sincere information people can use. Finally, someone without hype that can go into simple explanations in ordinary way. On the VQ35DE, what is a good starting point lets say centered around the Turbo...i meant best brand wise? I like to gain a little more HP from stock. Btw, with regard to Re-Bay Turbo kits...request, not have THEM send you "Balloons"...perhaps get "Store Credit" from vendor for something better value as part of the set-up..lol. Thank you in advance!
Can you do an update video on this? I feel like the quality of the headunits and wastegates have improved in the past 2-3 years
finally, someone who knows what they are talking about...very well informative video
Thanks man 👌
Honestly, the eBay turbos are alright if you don't put a SHIT TON of boost through them
I came to watch this video to make fun of you, but you really know your stuff. Definitely underrated channel!
😂👌 lol......welcome to my channel 🚗💨💨
This is great! I want to turbo my GSR, only paid 3k for the car. Rebuilding the transmission now, car runs great.
Great car to boost !
Good info man...really hit all the details.
Great video man! In the process of gathering parts for my first turbo car. I gained lots of wisdom from this 18min video. To the point, no rambling, very helpful. A quality wastegate makes perfect sense. Any suggestions on what turbo would suite a 4.2L I-6, 8.5 comp, 300-350hp target, 5000prm ceiling, manual trans, 3.55 gear ratio, cast split log manifold with 123/456 ports. Want to go twin scroll to capitalize on the split exhaust pulses, just have no idea what turbo would meet the power target at say 10psi. Thanks for any input!
I've done tons of ebay setups and personally think he's right on the money. If u use a Chinese clut ch don't use the Chinese pressure plate just the clutch disc with a stock pp and you'll be good
I got a nice ole 1978 Porsche 924 with a 2.0L 8 valve slant 4. Thinking about converting it into a turbo, but unlike most modern cars where a simple ECU tune and chip swap will take care of most of the performance tuning, my car lacks most of the computer components.
This is good and bad......bad is you’ll need to find a way to add Wiring sensors and a new computer. But the good is when your done you’ll be able to have modern control of s cool vintage Porsche !!!!
Bro, i learned more about turbos in this video than i did in class !!!!
It’s just real life experiences over the years and hundreds of installs. 👌
Great informative video. It's good for people to gain this knowledge.
Cant wait to see this channel blow up
1 thing I've learnt around heaps of turbo cars is that it's cheaper to buy 1 already boosted and just make it faster then doing it from scratch
Cast manifolds rarely crack this may be true on most cars don't use it on a v8 ford it will crack between 7 and 8 above the starter every time
VULCAN GENIUS!!!!!! excellent advice sir, well done
I was stubborn. I did the right thing and peaced out my turbo kit. Everything that I have is from eBay and it has lasted and done a fantastic job. You need a friend that builds race cars to tell you what is the next step. Peace it out. One week something one week something else
Great video. Thanks! The table is a little high though, and with that narrow bench, it looks like you're a very tiny person in one big chair. xD
Baaaaa......dying right now. I built the table tall so my grate Dane can’t get my food so easy 😂😂😂👌
I thought is looked pretty badass.
He is absolutely correct on the turbo kits that company that shows the kit with a bunch of crap displayed on card board Stay away from them even though the price looks good the parts don't work just plain junk and when you call them for support they block you. the best way to do it is plan it out watch what other people are doing there are alot of videos of installs pay attention to the sizes they are using 7-10lbs of boost on a stock engine small turbos boost quick and the huge turbos leave to the street outlaws you will run your car lean and blow it up if you don't know what your doing
I agree.....we just did 9psi on a small turbo on the last Rsx we turbod, didn’t even blow up lol. But I think I’ll turn it all the way up next time I get it on the dyno just to see it’s max hp is. Turbos are awesome lol.
Turbo a 1 cylinder motorcycle carburetted, that we want to see
Or ram air
+PRUIKKI RACING omg I never tried to turbo a 1 cyl lol
Hey love the channel. I have a 370z rn and like your twin build for panda. Was interested in doing a single turbo mid mount build similar to the bp kit. Do you have any recommendations for parts and such
I don’t have any experience with mid mount but I bet it’s going to be awesome!
Awesome video, thanks for all the useful information!
what you should do is buy an ebay turbo and while your using that, save up some money so that by the time it goes out you can just get a better spool, I know garret makes t04e spools and that's what most of the ebay turbo kits rock, they sell that spool for about what a full ebay kit costs so you end up saving money as opposed to buying a full $2500+ turbo kit because the spools are really the only thing that goes out on those ebay kits