Ebay Turbo Kit 5F-SE, I'm just wondering if anyone has used one of the all-inclusive kit Options

[sandusky1977]

I was surfing around for a header for my 5f-se, and came across rediculous deals on these kits. I'm assuming it's because they are a total piece of junk, however, I figured I would post up and see if anyone has installed one of these.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350868465407

I'm still leaning toward the 1mz swap myself, but maybe to keep me entertained until then I could add this,

[Syaoran]

The best ebay manifold is the cast iron one for the 3sgte. It'll hold up to best. Don't use the external wastegate port on it. Dumping exhaust off just 1 runner doesn't make for a reliable boost control setup.

eBay turbos are good if you know what you're getting yourself into beforehand. All eBay T3/T4 turbos should be opened, inspected, cleaned if need be and, if you want peace of mind, all internals replaced with garrett internals. For added insurance you should take it to have it balanced, even though most of these come balanced already. By the end of it all it'll still be cheaper than an upgraded CT26 or a "geniune" one (I used that word loosely since eBay t3/t4 really are just low-cost, old-design garrett turbos)