What's your take on this ko4?

**v1nyd** · 10-26-2008 05:10 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...AVRI&viewitem=

Yes it's obviously an 'ebay' item but looks like a quality product for cheap...I noticed that the 5 bolt flange isn't the same as ours...well at least mine, but the price of the 5 bolt flange piece that they sell to weld onto your stock dp/cat to make this work plus the price of this ko4 is still a lot cheaper than buying k04 from another source. So what is your take on this?...just curious not trying to say its a good idea I could be wrong, they're m ight be other factors that might make it not a good idea to purchase that I have probably not noticed or know about.

**ILoveT** · 10-26-2008 05:42 PM

Never had experience with this turbo but it looks cheap. If you do buy one, buy 5 so you can keep replacing them when they break.

**SykoraA4** · 10-26-2008 05:42 PM

these ebay k04s have a very bad rep for being cheap and poor fitment. and being as turbos spin extremely fast, like over 150000rpm, its not a part id skimp on. a more reputable company will give you a more reliable and quality piece. id stay away from the ebay turbos.

**Rhinop21** · 10-26-2008 06:03 PM

Not quite 150krpm more like 80k but still I wouldn't buy a cheap turbo. I didn't read the ad but if it has a warranty or you can get your money back when it breaks, I see nothing wrong with trying it.

**slopoke** · 10-26-2008 08:33 PM

will somebody just try one of these already

**biketsai** · 10-26-2008 10:14 PM

no no no no no.
We need to add to the FAQ "Do not buy a K04 from ebay"

**djwimbo** · 10-26-2008 10:48 PM

That's not a K04 anyways.

Actual Picture Shown / Please Double Check the Picture Flange to make sure this is the Correct Turbo for your Vehicle.

It has "paired" turbine fins, K04's do not.

NTM any K0x turbo that bolts up to a TT225(transverse) will not bolt up to a longitudinal platform.

The compressor housing is only held on by 4 bolts. A real K0x turbo has a 3 bolt outlet.