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MKIIISUPRA · 07-23-2009, 03:06 PM

There has been a lot of talk about a new bolt on turbo for the MKIII community. However no one seems to have experience with it or a turbo from them in general. The quality looks great and price even better, however all we know it may not even be balanced for that price. It can be seen here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=190323038736

Anyone have first hand experience with CXRacing turbos? Obviously this seems too good to be true utilizing a new mostly stock turbine side, center section and completely different compressor side. I've gained more trust in cheaper ebay things though lately as production methods seem to be greatly improving in the past 4-5 years.

edit: it does say computer balanced but still would be interested in hearing other peoples experiences.

superskaterxes · 07-23-2009, 03:16 PM

I have a cxracing fmic. Build quality is awesome and they even had decent CS. Everything was obvi fob from china but still good. I would be weary of something as complex as a turbo though.

DsmRob · 07-23-2009, 03:31 PM

Cxracing makes good stuff, the only thing I would never buy is an "ebay" turbo. I've heard many horror stories.

empera · 07-23-2009, 03:32 PM

same company as godspeed

smelly240 · 07-23-2009, 03:32 PM

we've used a few of their intercoolers... they're good.

MKIIISUPRA · 07-23-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DsmRob

Cxracing makes good stuff, the only thing I would never buy is an "ebay" turbo. I've heard many horror stories.

Same here. Not recently though.

MKIIISUPRA · 07-23-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by empera

same company as godspeed

Take notice to the boss Jr series and how similar they are. I wonder if someone copied

empera · 07-23-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by empera

same company as godspeed

MKIIISUPRA · 07-23-2009, 04:25 PM

^never heard of them

empera · 07-23-2009, 04:27 PM

oh, surprising ...make rads, intercoolers, etc.
i know of 2 1jz mk3s using the cxracing radiator without issues.

240sxDann · 07-23-2009, 04:36 PM

Well as everyone else said, their "non moving" parts are fine. But for a turbo, I would HIGHLY suggest NOT using anything from ebay. I've heard of some people having great luck with ebay turbos (FazdaGT for example made a lot of power on an ebay turbo on his probe) but I've heard a lot more bad things then good, and I personally wouldn't take the chance. The turbo is one of the most important things on a performance car, why cut corners and go cheap? Save up and get a gt series or something like that. If an intercooler or a radiator breaks or goes bad, big whoop, you lose boost or lose coolant, not a big deal. (as long as you catch the coolant in time lol). If a turbo blows up, you might as well kiss your motor goodbye.

smelly240 · 07-23-2009, 04:40 PM

I've seen a number of honda guys have success with the ebay t3t4 turbos. they arent as big as they're usually listed - but i havent personally seen one fail.

Would i run one on my car? NO

MKIIISUPRA · 07-23-2009, 04:44 PM

Keep in mind, wasn't planning on buying one seriously. Just wondered about the quality if anyone had tested them. Everyone HEARS stories but who actually has first hand knowledge of failure. Not to mention you will hear much more about a complete failure than success.

240sxDann · 07-23-2009, 04:47 PM

Everybody is scared to run them! lol

DsmRob · 07-23-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKIIISUPRA

Keep in mind, wasn't planning on buying one seriously. Just wondered about the quality if anyone had tested them. Everyone HEARS stories but who actually has first hand knowledge of failure. Not to mention you will hear much more about a complete failure than success.

I have personally never seen one fail but if you go on dstuners.com and dsmtalk.com and you'll find tons of threads abt the ebay 16g falling apart.

MKIIISUPRA · 07-23-2009, 05:18 PM

^same company? or just a random $250 turbo?

MKIIISUPRA · 07-23-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 240sxDann

Everybody is scared to run them! lol

i know lol. I wish they would give one to a well known member in the mkiii community so they can disassemble and evaluate. If they have any faith in their product they should because it would sell like double fudge chunk brownies at Curves if we go the green light on build quality.

pizzo2007 · 07-23-2009, 05:22 PM

I've seen two ebay turbos last 15K+ miles for several years on cars that were driven, tracked, and beat on daily... (fazda's turbo probe, and blue240sx's s13)

i think it's hit or miss really. but as far as piping, all of the cx racing stuff i've used has been great... we've got a huge box of it at our shop.

07-23-2009, 03:06 PM	#1
MKIIISUPRA Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Allentown/Perkasie/Morgantown(WV) Member #7353 My Ride: '88 Supra iTrader: (0)	CX Racing (ebay), hows the quality? There has been a lot of talk about a new bolt on turbo for the MKIII community. However no one seems to have experience with it or a turbo from them in general. The quality looks great and price even better, however all we know it may not even be balanced for that price. It can be seen here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=190323038736 Anyone have first hand experience with CXRacing turbos? Obviously this seems too good to be true utilizing a new mostly stock turbine side, center section and completely different compressor side. I've gained more trust in cheaper ebay things though lately as production methods seem to be greatly improving in the past 4-5 years. edit: it does say computer balanced but still would be interested in hearing other peoples experiences. __________________ 7MGTE, Rebuilt at 166,500, Bored .02, 3 angle valve job, 2.0MM MHG, ARP everything, Greddy Adjustable cam gears, Greddy Profec B spec II @ 45%, HKS SSQV, HPF large intercooler kit, 2.5" IC pipes, 550 CC RC's, Lex AFM, SAFCII, 5 Autometer guages, ZT-2 WB, 3" turbo back, Intake, Unorthadox Pulleys, Fluidyne Radiator, Aeromotive FPR, Walbro 255lph, RPS 3200lb pressure plate/clutch, removed EGR, bypassed J-tube

07-23-2009, 03:16 PM	#2
superskaterxes Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DC Metro Member #10675 My Ride: 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 iTrader: (0)	I have a cxracing fmic. Build quality is awesome and they even had decent CS. Everything was obvi fob from china but still good. I would be weary of something as complex as a turbo though. __________________ GT3076R BITCHES ~ TXS BOV ~ 3" MAF SRI ~ AP PROtune'd ~ MBC ~ Custom FMIC w/Treadstone TR8 Core ~ CPE DP ~ DNP Mani w/Tial 38mm MV-S EWG VTA'd~ CPE BT TIP ~ TWM SS ~ CPE RMM ~ TTFMM ~ CPE RDM ~ BC CO's slammed ~ SPC BJ's ~ EBC Red's ~ Stoptech's ~ Technafit SS Lines ~ Autometer Boost & STRI EGT ~ 20% Tint ~ LED Tails ~ Denso ITV-24's ~ CPE Dual CBE ~ Whiteline RSB ~ PnP'd IM ~ CDFP Internals ~ labonte meth kit ~ VC tapped OCC

07-23-2009, 03:32 PM	#5
smelly240 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: near the big fancy mall Member #2072 My Ride: 1990 Nissan 240 iTrader: (1)	we've used a few of their intercoolers... they're good. __________________ PSIPROformance.com

07-23-2009, 04:25 PM	#9
MKIIISUPRA Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Allentown/Perkasie/Morgantown(WV) Member #7353 My Ride: '88 Supra iTrader: (0)	^never heard of them __________________ 7MGTE, Rebuilt at 166,500, Bored .02, 3 angle valve job, 2.0MM MHG, ARP everything, Greddy Adjustable cam gears, Greddy Profec B spec II @ 45%, HKS SSQV, HPF large intercooler kit, 2.5" IC pipes, 550 CC RC's, Lex AFM, SAFCII, 5 Autometer guages, ZT-2 WB, 3" turbo back, Intake, Unorthadox Pulleys, Fluidyne Radiator, Aeromotive FPR, Walbro 255lph, RPS 3200lb pressure plate/clutch, removed EGR, bypassed J-tube

07-23-2009, 04:40 PM	#12
smelly240 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: near the big fancy mall Member #2072 My Ride: 1990 Nissan 240 iTrader: (1)	I've seen a number of honda guys have success with the ebay t3t4 turbos. they arent as big as they're usually listed - but i havent personally seen one fail. Would i run one on my car? NO __________________ PSIPROformance.com

07-23-2009, 03:31 PM	#3
DsmRob Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pottstown, Pa Member #10847 My Ride: '90 Talon Tsi, '91 Talon Tsi, '92 gvr4, '04 Escape iTrader: (17)	Cxracing makes good stuff, the only thing I would never buy is an "ebay" turbo. I've heard many horror stories.

07-23-2009, 03:32 PM	#4
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	same company as godspeed

07-23-2009, 04:27 PM	#10
empera Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philly. Member #3674 My Ride: 67.5 Roadster, 00 Outback, 93.5 Supra tt, 88 Shiro, Tundra, turbo sc300 iTrader: (5)	oh, surprising ...make rads, intercoolers, etc. i know of 2 1jz mk3s using the cxracing radiator without issues.

07-23-2009, 04:44 PM	#13
MKIIISUPRA Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Allentown/Perkasie/Morgantown(WV) Member #7353 My Ride: '88 Supra iTrader: (0)	Keep in mind, wasn't planning on buying one seriously. Just wondered about the quality if anyone had tested them. Everyone HEARS stories but who actually has first hand knowledge of failure. Not to mention you will hear much more about a complete failure than success. __________________ 7MGTE, Rebuilt at 166,500, Bored .02, 3 angle valve job, 2.0MM MHG, ARP everything, Greddy Adjustable cam gears, Greddy Profec B spec II @ 45%, HKS SSQV, HPF large intercooler kit, 2.5" IC pipes, 550 CC RC's, Lex AFM, SAFCII, 5 Autometer guages, ZT-2 WB, 3" turbo back, Intake, Unorthadox Pulleys, Fluidyne Radiator, Aeromotive FPR, Walbro 255lph, RPS 3200lb pressure plate/clutch, removed EGR, bypassed J-tube

07-23-2009, 05:18 PM	#16
MKIIISUPRA Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Allentown/Perkasie/Morgantown(WV) Member #7353 My Ride: '88 Supra iTrader: (0)	^same company? or just a random $250 turbo? __________________ 7MGTE, Rebuilt at 166,500, Bored .02, 3 angle valve job, 2.0MM MHG, ARP everything, Greddy Adjustable cam gears, Greddy Profec B spec II @ 45%, HKS SSQV, HPF large intercooler kit, 2.5" IC pipes, 550 CC RC's, Lex AFM, SAFCII, 5 Autometer guages, ZT-2 WB, 3" turbo back, Intake, Unorthadox Pulleys, Fluidyne Radiator, Aeromotive FPR, Walbro 255lph, RPS 3200lb pressure plate/clutch, removed EGR, bypassed J-tube

07-23-2009, 05:22 PM	#18
pizzo2007 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, PA Member #3717 My Ride: 2.7L Probe GT iTrader: (0)	I've seen two ebay turbos last 15K+ miles for several years on cars that were driven, tracked, and beat on daily... (fazda's turbo probe, and blue240sx's s13) i think it's hit or miss really. but as far as piping, all of the cx racing stuff i've used has been great... we've got a huge box of it at our shop. __________________ ...it's not your typical Ford Probe

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