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was only running 14psi, guess ATP is just dodgy, how do you really know what they replace. A friend in the know recons they didn't replace the thrust bearing and thats why the compressor wheel pulled itself out!

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Yes, I though the exact same thing when I saw that what a joke and now they say there gear is from the USA when it was originally from Japan.

Ive just got a reply via email declaring that their turbo's ate 100% made in America, and that they can hold 25psi no problems.

Here is there reply for anyone wanting to know what information they send about the turbo to save you some time:

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your interest in the T3.T4 Turbo Stage III T04E 550Hp

Due to large number of enquiries and Australian-wide orders,

we apologize for the delay in replying to your email.

We have T3/T4 Hybrid turbocharger in stock rated at 550Hp @ 25Psi

suitable for 1.8-2.5L engine. (Please find the attached pictures)

Direct bolt-on to R33 GTS-T RB25DET exhaust manifold.

Modification required (Approx 3 hour job):

- Slight modification required to the factory's 6 bolt-exhaust outlet.

(The turbos exhaust outlet is 5- bolt flange PICTURED)

- New oil inlet/outlet

Brief description of the turbocharger:

XSPOWER TURBOCHARGER! Made In U.S.A

3" INLET DIAMETER

2" OUTLET

360 degree thrust bearing turbo

1/8 NPT OIL INLET

T3 Exhaust Flanged

SPECS:

.57T GARRET COMPRESSOR WHEEL

.50 A/R COMPRESSOR

.63 A/R TURBINE

THIS TURBO CAN EASILY DO 25 psi

Brand new - comes with 12 months warranty. No one can compete with our

price in Australia.

PRICE = $800.00 (not including registered shipping and handling fee)

they show some MASTER POWER turbo's i have 1 on my car now. They are made in Brazil the quality of casting and finish is good. had a turbo guy here inspect it first.

my rb26 made 472bhp at 18psi it is laggy but it comes on real hard.so far so good ive had no probs. i bought mine here in Perth . mine has .70 comp and .84 rear.

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Did anyone end up getting one of these? I have been asking around and spoke to a very well know, well respected tuner. He tells me that these turbo’s use old school technology making them quite laggy and so on. Anyway, I have been advised against getting one but I was just interested to see if anyone actually bought one of these turbos?

The turbos are legit but very poor in quality, only get 3 months warranty. They are basicaly cheap copies

states 12months warranty on there web site.

800$ for a direct bolt on 550HP turbo.. you get what you pay for.

i might give one a try, and let people know how it goes.

It will be no where near as good as a real deal garret unit. or a gt-rs.

If it lasts a few weeks I cant see you getting what you paid for mate :cheers:

I was told to spend twice as much and get a real turbo, new GT25/35...

12months warranty.

if it blows after 1week, get it replaced. untill some one who has used them cares to elaborate how well they work, no one can turn aroudn and say 'they only last a week'. with a 1 year warranty i will be confterble. and if it produces that power for 12months then yes its worth it.

GT25/35 :aroused:

i would take a GT25/35 over one of these ANY day,

but im still going to give it a try, if its not right for me, i will sell it. and get a GENUINE garret.

Yeah well this tuner did buy two and said they wher sh!t :cheers: Which sux because I really would have liked a cheap solution. Anyway, you are right if it makes okay power and aint too laggy and lasts at least a year then its okay value.

mate of mine got one for this 200sx ended up going through three of em

fisrt one died on the third dyno run

second one was DOA

third one died after 2 days

the minifold he got frm em is shit as was the wastegate

I bought one all i have to say is he is selling ebay turbos. i did some research he has been operating for about a year under 3 different trading names ang gives false info like the fact they are internally gated which is a load of crap. when i recieved the turbo the plastic bag it was in was starting to crack and go hard indicating that they have been sitting for a long period of time. He also does not know what he is talking about. so DO NOT BUY ONE UNDER ANY CIRUMSTANCES.

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