eatatjoes

i'm kind of new to the forums, ive been a member but really just to browse things for my car anyways this is 1 of my first posts, i found while browsing ebay that parts for tls are becoming very available which is wonderful, that being said there is a turbonetics bolt on turbo, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-T3...181296&vxp=mtr but i dont know how good it will be or if it will mess up my car, so if there is anyone out there who has one or has any input on this i would appreciate it.

NBP-UA6

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Buy this instead.

losiglow

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I'm not an expert on FI nor do I plan on being anytime soon. However, based on the description of this turbo as well as plain logic, you're looking at some very serious fabrication and customization of the included components in order to even get the turbo bolted on. It states in the auction: "THIS PIPING KIT IS UNIVERSAL,IT IS NOT BOLT ON TYPE.CUSTOMERS NEED TO CUT AND BENT THE INTERCOOLER PIPE TO FIT YOUR CAR." (The broken english and bad grammar are also a little disturbing).

In addition it mentions: " * This turbo kit is universal.It is for customer custom make project, and perfect upgrade your car and get more boost.Your car will gain 100-150HP if you set at 7-15PSI.Customers require upgrade the fuel pump,injector and ECU to tune the car if you set at higher PSI.This kit can max up to 350HP.."

I can tell you now that most FI guys on here are going to recommend right off the bat that a tune is probably essential to getting a turbo to run correctly, even at pressures below 7 PSI. Let alone the other upgrades mentioned. You'll want to budget for that.

Slapping a turbo or SC on the TL is not a job to be trifled with. It's going to be expensive and come with its own set of issues that will have to be addressed by someone who is well versed in FI and tuning a picky ECU like the one the TL has. It can certainly be done but be prepared to spend about half the value of the car in getting it to work right. I'd estimate somewhere along $3000-$5000 for a supercharger and $7000+ for a turbocharger.

anx1300c

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Even thought the listing states instructions aren't included, the "FASTWAYRACER" plate frame makes it totally worth it.

nismopowerdqg

that is bullshit. DO NOT BUY IT. and do research, your best bet is to S/C if your really going for FI.. dont play around with FI and not tune it properly bc youll pop your engine the first time you floor it.. bad idea.

HEAVY_RL

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you now owe Azine your life.

bouncer07

I've seen people buy various turbo's to their civic's. Little that they know, the turbo's go out first or the manifold cracks, etc. Anything cracks and goes into the turbine, your engine is fucked. Same goes for any particals. China made stuff, just boycott it, nothing comes good from there.

SharksBreath

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^except for general tso's chicken.

justnspace

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except that's not made in China.

HEAVY_RL

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and boneless spare ribs.

SharksBreath

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sure it is. i know my chinese food history and origins.

plus we all know general tso resided there, and he made the chicken.

eatatjoes

haha thanks i did do research, i came here ^_^ i figured there was something iffy about a 1300$ turbo kit haha i guess i'll just stick to replacing the exhaust and rims and call it a day.

SharksBreath

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yeah good call. exhaust/rims and turbo go hand in hand. you made the right decision.

eatatjoes

haha listen you its almost spring and i need new tires so why not have a nice set of summer rims as well, and turbo and exhaust do go hand and hand, what is sound without speed i already finished redoing the interior of my car so I'm on to the outside.

TLove It!

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Bee Yinn Low in the kitchen.

General Tso's daughter?

HEAVY_RL

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he should stick to just making chicken.

anx1300c

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The General was a pimp.

Joneill44

in before the

btw OP do some research around the forum to grasp some general knowledge on performance mods

pearlUA7

I think u should go for it, everything on ebay is totally legit

jonmizu

Well if he bought it he could at least do a review of what he had to do to get it to work

Horditruck

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Why do we have these kind of people lurking around in our forums that doesn't use the "search" button or do some research about the car they own. These type people crack me up

HEAVY_RL

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because newb.... one out of 5 becomes a postwhore