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cyotani 02-04-2015 03:59 PM

Only thing I would consder is the intercooler and piping kit IF it comes with 3ply silicone couplers and T bolt style clamps. That might go for $200 ish on ebay so if you can get it for closer to $100 I'd go for it.

If the greddy is real that'e a good BOV but chances are its a china rep.

jawstain 02-04-2015 04:08 PM


Originally Posted by cyotani (Post 1202994)
Only thing I would consder is the intercooler and piping kit IF it comes with 3ply silicone couplers and T bolt style clamps. That might go for $200 ish on ebay so if you can get it for closer to $100 I'd go for it.

If the greddy is real that'e a good BOV but chances are its a china rep.

He says the intercooler, piping and boost controller are new and it does come with couplers and clamps. I'll see if he will part out his kit, but I'm assuming he wants to sell the whole thing.

18psi 02-04-2015 04:11 PM

I just noticed your user name.

Are you the result of what was supposed to be a jawstain?

now I get it.

jawstain 02-04-2015 04:17 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1203002)
I just noticed your user name.

Are you the result of what was supposed to be a jawstain?

now I get it.

Aren't we all the result of a failed jawstain? :fawk:

18psi 02-04-2015 04:21 PM


Originally Posted by jawstain (Post 1203005)
Aren't we all the result of a failed jawstain? :fawk:

Believe it or not, some of us are intentional.

jawstain 02-04-2015 04:35 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1203009)
Believe it or not, some of us are intentional.

Well, believe it or not man you hit the nail on the head. I was an accident lol. But my parents love me.

Back on topic, this guy won't part out his kit so I'm just gonna listen to your guys advice and walk away. I'll just save some more money up and just do it right. Thanks for the replies fellas.

18psi 02-04-2015 04:40 PM

:laugh:


Ok, I'll give you some actual advice:

stay away from classified ads until you know what you want, why you want it, and what it does.

You're really not in any position to be shopping for parts yet. Like, at all.

Unless you are dead set on making really stupid mistakes and wasting a ton of money and time.

jawstain 02-04-2015 04:53 PM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1203017)
:laugh:


Ok, I'll give you some actual advice:

stay away from classified ads until you know what you want, why you want it, and what it does.

You're really not in any position to be shopping for parts yet. Like, at all.

Unless you are dead set on making really stupid mistakes and wasting a ton of money and time.

True, true. I've seen a turbo install go down on a miata, so I have a bare minimal idea of what goes on, but as you can tell, I'm not an expert lol. I'm still a :noob: but I'm willing to learn. So thanks for the advice man, cheers.

sixshooter 02-04-2015 04:55 PM

There are certain threads around here called "stickys." Read all of them. Then find one called DIY FAQ and read that. Then read two or three dozen "build threads" (yes, that many) to see what works and what doesn't for these cars. Then emulate a build thread that worked, or make a hybrid of a couple that worked out well.

But first, go to the "meet and greet" section and make an intro thread before somebody bans you for not following protocol.

concealer404 02-04-2015 04:57 PM


Originally Posted by cyotani (Post 1202994)
Only thing I would consder is the intercooler and piping kit IF it comes with 3ply silicone couplers and T bolt style clamps. That might go for $200 ish on ebay so if you can get it for closer to $100 I'd go for it.

If the greddy is real that'e a good BOV but chances are its a china rep.


The BOV that looks like a Greddy but has really terrible HKS logo cast into it? Probably China. :giggle:

jawstain 02-04-2015 04:59 PM


Originally Posted by sixshooter (Post 1203022)
There are certain threads around here called "stickys." Read all of them. Then find one called DIY FAQ and read that. Then read two or three dozen "build threads" (yes, that many) to see what works and what doesn't for these cars. Then emulate a build thread that worked, or make a hybrid of a couple that worked out well.

But first, go to the "meet and greet" section and make an intro thread before somebody bans you for not following protocol.

Thanks, will do!

rleete 02-04-2015 05:29 PM

Man, you guys are being so nice today. I expected carnage, and I find reasonable advice instead.

goingtoscotland 02-04-2015 05:54 PM


Originally Posted by cyotani (Post 1202963)
He actually has 2 manifolds shown. The ebay Taco and the s4 looking one. the s4 one is external wastegate so you would need that along with down pipe. If the turbo has an internal gate you can run the taco taco and buy and ebay DP.

As for is it worth it. I'd say do it once and do it right the first time. I'd see if you can buy some pieces off it such as the intercooler piping kit, intcooler, oil feed/return and other nick nacks then either troll sell threads for a used BEGI/FM kit or get the FM ala cart parts.

That's not a tacotaco. That appears to be the MUCH MUCH WORSE OBX-type thin walled steel. Taco manifolds are cast and don't look much like that.


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