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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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I found this kit on craigslist and although it's cheap I'm wondering if it can still be a waste of money. Here is the link, let me know what you guys think. Also, I spoke to the seller and any specifics are unknown or he just isn't saying much for whatever reason. Thanks in advance


http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/4258638698.html
Old Dec 27, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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That's kind of a so so price if you think of it just in terms of being Megasquirt plus a bunch of random fittings. The manifold and turbo are just random eBay parts, and so the advice in the eBay thread applies.

My usual advice in these matters: if you can't afford to spend $4k or more up front on the kit, you can't afford to drive a turbocharged car in general.
Old Dec 27, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Bag of dicks. Next.
Old Dec 27, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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I want that fan
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It's real blue. Would go good on a Subaru with matching colored horns.
Old Dec 27, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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So it's junk! I figured by he looks of it. Might just get the mega squirt. Thanks
Old Dec 27, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by LooneyJam
So it's junk! I figured by he looks of it. Might just get the mega squirt. Thanks

If you can get it for a bit cheaper than what he's got it listed at, maybe.

Otherwise i wouldn't take the chance on a used unit if it's that close to new price.
Old Dec 27, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by concealer404
If you can get it for a bit cheaper than what he's got it listed at, maybe.

Otherwise i wouldn't take the chance on a used unit if it's that close to new price.
if its a gen one pnp DIYautotune unloaded all theirs for 550 after they released gen2
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