Is this cheap Yaris turbo kit for real? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Shinare · 03-07-2011, 03:50 PM

Was looking on ebay and found this auction for a Yaris specific Turbo kit and wanted to get some of you FI guys to comment on it...

Whaddaya think?

Shinare · 03-07-2011, 03:52 PM

Crap, just realized there was only an hour left on it. Oh well, not really comfortable with such a cheap kit.

marcus · 03-07-2011, 04:00 PM

cheap and turbo normally dont go on the same sentence..lol but it could be legit..who knows...

RawrDaddy · 03-07-2011, 05:53 PM

^ i was JUST looking at some turbos on ebay and seen this one too.

are any of the ebay turbos (even the JDM titled ones) reliable? they range about 800 for the "complete turbo kit"

ive also seen some "universal" turbo kits that claim to fit the Yaris that run around the 180-350 range. could any of these suffice? (and if so - for a daily driver?)

sorry for the thread jack Shin :).

cali yaris · 03-07-2011, 06:06 PM

No one is going to tell you that's good quality or safe, because you can't tell without a very close look at the turbo (the heart of the system) and the other parts.

I can't tell if they are providing a downpipe. Is it guaranteed to fit the Yaris, and does it have an 02 bung?

I sell the Zage kit, and it's proving itself to be a great bolt-on kit for the Yaris at $1629 shipped, no management.

RawrDaddy · 03-07-2011, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

No one is going to tell you that's good quality or safe, because you can't tell without a very close look at the turbo (the heart of the system) and the other parts.

I can't tell if they are providing a downpipe. Is it guaranteed to fit the Yaris, and does it have an 02 bung?

I sell the Zage kit, and it's proving itself to be a great bolt-on kit for the Yaris at $1629 shipped, no management.

-Sorry For The Big Pic in Advance-

link : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDMS-...item19b5cb56ea

i dont think they come with the 02 bung.

im thinkin additional [custom] parts would be needed for the ebay kits.
also - i thought i read that the turbo could do up to 8psi - and i know many on these boards are running in the 15-20 range.

(a little off topic: whats your mpg looking like cali?)

Carter05xb · 03-07-2011, 10:46 PM

Anyone can polish a turd.

Stay away from e-bay, that is if you like your car. However you could buy it and dyno it on a dynapack and get great unreal results and pretend you got street worthy power.

But seriously, get something thats trust worthy. Your piece of mind is everything.

cali yaris · 03-07-2011, 11:16 PM

Just read pimp_my_yaris turbo thread, then buy that.

Plus, what kind of customer service are you really going to get when that fails?

I get 20's if I keep my foot out of it -- but I can't seem to do that much.

Focus_Sh1ft · 03-08-2011, 01:16 PM

Well, we won't know until someone tries...

cali yaris · 03-08-2011, 01:27 PM

^ YES

buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it

cdydjded · 03-08-2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinare

Was looking on ebay and found this auction for a Yaris specific Turbo kit and wanted to get some of you FI guys to comment on it...

Whaddaya think?

This is not a Yaris specific kit. It is a starter kit. It does not include a manifold nor does it include a downpipe......

Shinare · 03-08-2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdydjded

This is not a Yaris specific kit. It is a starter kit. I does not include a manifold nor does it include a downpipe......

OK, that was really kind of my main question. Since the auction purported to be a "JDM Yaris" turbo kit. WHich I assumed to mean this was a kit designed and built specifically for the Yaris and should bolt on (so to say).

Imagine · 03-08-2011, 03:55 PM

When it comes to big item purchase like that, I would stick with a reputable dealer that has advice and info first hand. It will cost you more up front, but save you huge in the long run.

cali yaris · 03-08-2011, 04:54 PM

Quote:

I does not include a manifold nor does it include a downpipe......

The picture shows a manifold

but I don't see a downpipe.

cdydjded · 03-08-2011, 08:45 PM

^I was reffering to the link on post #6 not the link to post #1, my bad.....

As for the link on post # 1, the manifold looks exactly like the Zage manifold......

cali yaris · 03-08-2011, 09:39 PM

^ It sure does

Focus_Sh1ft · 03-10-2011, 12:40 PM

It's probably worth mentioning the Zage kit really is pretty much dirt cheap when held against kits for other cars (which usually run 3k upwards...)

... And it works. Quite nicely.

03-07-2011, 03:52 PM	#2
Shinare Bronze bombshell yaris Drives: 09 Yaris HB 3door Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 641	Crap, just realized there was only an hour left on it. Oh well, not really comfortable with such a cheap kit. __________________ Now I drive a CARMINE RED METALLIC 09 Yaris 3-door!! I'm Back!!! WooHoo!! Mods done so far: Tinted windows, Viper 211HV Remote Keyless Entry, Atoto Android headunit, backup camera, steering wheel controls Before it was totaled I drove a 2007 Black Sand Pearl 3 Door Lift-Back M/T with 49k miles. Stock Everything except for black tint, all red badges, red dash, and stealth garage door opener. Ultra-Gauge mounted on steering wheel. A1 Electric MES Central Locks and Avital 3100 Alarm system.

03-07-2011, 06:06 PM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	No one is going to tell you that's good quality or safe, because you can't tell without a very close look at the turbo (the heart of the system) and the other parts. I can't tell if they are providing a downpipe. Is it guaranteed to fit the Yaris, and does it have an 02 bung? I sell the Zage kit, and it's proving itself to be a great bolt-on kit for the Yaris at $1629 shipped, no management. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

03-07-2011, 11:16 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Just read pimp_my_yaris turbo thread, then buy that. Plus, what kind of customer service are you really going to get when that fails? I get 20's if I keep my foot out of it -- but I can't seem to do that much. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

03-08-2011, 01:27 PM	#10
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ YES buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it buy it __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

03-08-2011, 09:39 PM	#16
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ It sure does __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

03-07-2011, 03:50 PM	#1
Shinare Bronze bombshell yaris Drives: 09 Yaris HB 3door Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 641	Is this cheap Yaris turbo kit for real? Was looking on ebay and found this auction for a Yaris specific Turbo kit and wanted to get some of you FI guys to comment on it... Whaddaya think? __________________ Now I drive a CARMINE RED METALLIC 09 Yaris 3-door!! I'm Back!!! WooHoo!! Mods done so far: Tinted windows, Viper 211HV Remote Keyless Entry, Atoto Android headunit, backup camera, steering wheel controls Before it was totaled I drove a 2007 Black Sand Pearl 3 Door Lift-Back M/T with 49k miles. Stock Everything except for black tint, all red badges, red dash, and stealth garage door opener. Ultra-Gauge mounted on steering wheel. A1 Electric MES Central Locks and Avital 3100 Alarm system. Last edited by Shinare; 03-07-2011 at 04:12 PM.

03-07-2011, 04:00 PM	#3
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	cheap and turbo normally dont go on the same sentence..lol but it could be legit..who knows...

03-07-2011, 05:53 PM	#4
RawrDaddy Drives: 2007 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GA Posts: 61	^ i was JUST looking at some turbos on ebay and seen this one too. are any of the ebay turbos (even the JDM titled ones) reliable? they range about 800 for the "complete turbo kit" ive also seen some "universal" turbo kits that claim to fit the Yaris that run around the 180-350 range. could any of these suffice? (and if so - for a daily driver?) sorry for the thread jack Shin :).

03-07-2011, 10:46 PM	#7
Carter05xb Banned Drives: 05xb Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 18	Anyone can polish a turd. Stay away from e-bay, that is if you like your car. However you could buy it and dyno it on a dynapack and get great unreal results and pretend you got street worthy power. But seriously, get something thats trust worthy. Your piece of mind is everything.

03-08-2011, 01:16 PM	#9
Focus_Sh1ft Drives: 08 Yaris Turbo; 06 tC Turbo Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 875	Well, we won't know until someone tries...

03-08-2011, 03:55 PM	#13
Imagine Insert sarcasm here. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Black Pearl Sand 3Dr Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 241	When it comes to big item purchase like that, I would stick with a reputable dealer that has advice and info first hand. It will cost you more up front, but save you huge in the long run.

03-08-2011, 08:45 PM	#15
cdydjded Drives: Yaris LB Turbo Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami FL Posts: 782	^I was reffering to the link on post #6 not the link to post #1, my bad..... As for the link on post # 1, the manifold looks exactly like the Zage manifold......

03-10-2011, 12:40 PM	#17
Focus_Sh1ft Drives: 08 Yaris Turbo; 06 tC Turbo Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 875	It's probably worth mentioning the Zage kit really is pretty much dirt cheap when held against kits for other cars (which usually run 3k upwards...) ... And it works. Quite nicely.

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