Should you buy the $699 Ebay SBC turbo kit?

[@StreetLethalRacing]

Sorry, but this review is ridiculous. First of all, it doesn’t take “two hours” to change plugs, it literally takes two minutes to unbolt the turbo, down pipe, and oil feed to get to the plugs on the passenger side. Second, this kit was not designed for a mechanical fuel pump. Third, this kit called for short spark plugs, and Accel makes a good set. The kit itself was designed with a smaller 90’s LT1 stater in mind. These kits were a rip off of the BBS Designs turbo kit for the 3rd Gen F-Body, ripped off by a company called SSAutochrome. The latter made it a universal kit that needed additional fabrication, this was understood way in advance because the original BBS design needed no adjustment but had a price closer to one thousand just for the headers alone. Here you pay a fraction for the entire kit, with some adjustment requires because every SBC is different. This was always understood. It’s hilarious when newbies come along and try to reinvent the wheel a decade later because BBS did their kit in the 2000’s…

[@BrieferBread66]

I’m very impressed at the result, most people would not have put the time or effort into finishing the kit. All of those out there who comment negative things like the frame notching and poor setup. Hind sight is 20/20, no one is perfect! Now that he learned how to do it, I’m sure another project would be a cake walk.

[@dhgcrack3r111]

Should I do this to a 305? It’s slow as fuck. Been sitting, 5,000 miles on motor. Though it’s probably beat to shit. ( Idk much at all) but it rides rough for sure. Wanted to turbo it because it’s cool but don’t want to kill my motor too quickly. Lmk

[@BrieferBread66]

@@dhgcrack3r111 If you gap the rings and run some head bolts. If it’s something you want and can do why not?

[@dhgcrack3r111]

@@BrieferBread66 fuvk it dood

[@johncholmes643]

Did you use a snapping turtle to notch the frame??

[@r.t.1942]

😂

[@donlogan9246]

🤣🤣🤣

[@edwardthayer9386]

YOOO that's fucking funny! I'm feeling like shit because of a sinus problem so I'm miserable! But I just died laughing!!!!🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@johnlove9263]

ROFLMAO

[@1982MCI]

Edward Thayer must be something in the air this week!! Take care brother

[@shitbox7413]

I bought one of these kits many years ago before anyone was talking about them, thank god I got rid of it before I attempted to use it.

[@papasmurfron7339]

The only suggestion I have, would have switched valve covers, so filler cap would have been on driver side. Easy access!

[@kentuckyfriedjoe7370]

Almost bought one of these kits. Then I bought a welder. The rest is history.

[@brandonturpin2851]

A welder and a snapping turtle. Yup better than jb weld and duct tape.

[@corvettefever360]

Yep! Exactly, and now you can do everything you need to do and do it properly. And now when one of your friends comes by and and wants to do some similar stuff, you can make a few bucks. And I'm pretty sure , well if you have a good friend anyways, they will be more than willing to throw you a few bucks because they are going to save a lot of bucks

[@nocturnallight2827]

David Grant mf truth

[@jonnyjb69]

why would you choose to notch the frame over modifying the header...

[@crazylarryjr]

There's a misconception, about flow being impeded if the pipe is dented. The hot Rod guys busted that myth though, in the dyno room

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

The frames on these is stout enough to where that small notch isnt going to affect anything at that low of hp I did the same thing on my 79 bronco took that thing everywhere offroad never one issue

[@totenfreight2362]

jonnyjb69 my thoughts exactly!

[@johncholmes643]

A ball peen hammer to headers does anything you want. A cheap set of headers or chop the foundation of your ride. Watch motor trend header clearance dyno test

[@alexmaccity]

Cringed at that also

[@darkpassenger7064]

I would place bets that 90% of the people making comments have never installed any cheap headers, have never had a turbo on a car. Only know stuff from what they have seen on you tube videos. We call these idiots "Certified You Tube Technicians" Ya, you know who you are. Go back to watching more videos and pretending you are an expert. But please don't stop with the ridiculous comments, it gives the real technicians something to laugh at.

[@gmckwinter]

It's funny cause most mechanics would mod the tube instead of notching the frame just lazy

[@shadetreeracer3715]

Thank you 😂🤣

[@805Ventura_County]

So KZbin university is a scam?

[@justinblain1125]

Very true

[@wrotenwasp]

Fuckin' A! Armchair grease monkeys. They've been criticizing and pissing off real mechanics for ages.

[@seththomas9105]

I thought running headers on a 73 Z/28 was a pain in the ass. You guys are doing Gods work beating your heads against the brick wall so we don't have to. Thanks.

[@superduty4556]

Try a Firebird if you think an SBC is difficult.

[@seththomas9105]

@@superduty4556 My God you must really be into some serious Masochism to try and shoe horn big block headers into a second gen F-body. LOL.

[@superduty4556]

@@seththomas9105 the worst part is that Pontiac exhaust ports point down, so you can't hang it on a stud.

[@seththomas9105]

@@superduty4556 Well that's just that "Genuine GM feeling" you get when you spend All Saturday to do a job that you think will take you 4 hours, tops.

[@LT1Vendetta]

@@superduty4556 i wanna punch whoever designed firebirds in the face, moslty everything on that damn car is a pain in the ass

[@302hobronco]

It's a "sure fit" system. If asked if it fits you get "sure it fits"

[@Ricardargas-dy9tf]

They meant it sure fits under the hood 😂

[@teebrown8683]

As a diesel tech, you did well with what you bought. I’ve seen some OEM setups on diesels over the years that will make you scratch your head lol

[@Ben-wg6uf]

dear god , you''re amazing. I was looking for some cheap fun and this looks like anything but that. glad I came here first , thanks for everything you explained!

[@billammann9807]

It helps to know what you are doing before getting into a project. Then again, some people don't want to listen to any words of wisdom.

[@zdravkomomci7570]

Thanks for sharing I did the same when I started in turboing engines the exp and knowledge you get doing it yourself is golden and save you thousands

[@jackkelley4539]

I bought the same headers from XS power for a sbc in a third gen fireturd. Was so disgusted with them I just build my own kit. All of the issues you described are %100 accurate. The plug on number 8 is pointed directly at the primary tube. XS power never let me return them and stopped responding to my emails and phone calls. Just filed a claim with paypal and they gave me back the $210 and I get to keep the headers. Maybe I can give them to someone I hate

[@alwaysfrosty2541]

I appreciate the honesty and creativity to get it done. Nice work

[@wymansst]

Honest review of the eBay kit. Dig the channel. Keep up the good work!

[@welding400]

Does it run

[@warmowed]

Rando on the internet: "Should I buy this?" Justin: "ＮＯ" Rando on the internet: Buys it anyways and grenades their motor. Deletes facebook posts.

[@wobblysauce]

Come on... most do not delete the post they just ghost...

[@jimmypatterson9854]

Just flip the stock exhaust manifold up and make your own y pipe. Relocate the turbo up around the other battery box.

[@Eric-fs3cc]

Flipped cheap speedway motors block huggers are the way to go

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Haha some of the older 80s generac generators , if they used a chevy sbc/bbc on em they used zoomies.

[@joes.7536]

Props to following through and making this function. Takes a real enthusiast and mechanic to follow through with this. I had a lot of issues on my big turbo Volkswagen build also. Enough to make the average man want to quit but I chugged on, now I'm enjoying it. P.s.- that casting on the compressor housing of that Oriental gt45 clone makes me nervous. Don't run too much boost. Lol.

[@gordocarbo]

Was it a VW bug? Details on the build, cook stuff .Saw a couple in the 80s during the cal bug craze

[@aygwm]

That is some true Mickey Mouse engineering. Impressive work.

[@clappedout1487]

😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂 I laughed hard at this hagahahahhahahaha

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

I love Mickey Mouse!!!

[@toon_on_24s]

At least it worked

[@jspriver]

You are the first person who has had a problem with the kit. Standard answer

[@bjr2379]

The frame notching made me nauseous.

[@meshlol]

i know, why not just heat and hammer the header first.

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

That notch wont hurt anything the frame is stout enough he isnt running ungodly high hp

[@MegaDysart]

torvestas sister nice username m8 torvestas sister is hot

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

@No Nam Idk the frame on my Chevy luv was not weak at all and I wouldnt leave sharp edges mostly because I wouldnt want it cutting anything I've only notched the frame on my bronco had zero issues and I wasn't particularly nice to the thing I used it like it was made but not much experience with chevy frames other than my luv

[@ryanlangley9695]

I'm starting to gather parts I'm planning on a similar set-up going together this summer. Good information bro I can get in front of the issues you found.

[@daxtonbrown]

Thanks. I've got enough troubles just doing normal upgrades on my 57 Bel Air. This would give me nightmares.

[@gregrogers3030]

Thank you for the warning. I always hate when companies see an opportunity and try and take your and mine and the rest of the USA’S Money by importing junk cheap merchandise. And again, thanks for the video, and your truck is BAD ASS!!!

[@mywifeteresa]

The oil restrictor is used only on ball bearing turbos, journal bearings need full oil pressure and volume.

[@davidcunningham00]

I thought about doing that a few times, but I already have some really awesome headers for my pickup so I would just buy the turbo and a generic intercooler and piping also

[@walasiewicz]

I like the bright red wire that lays across the entire engine bay and motor

[@FuelInjectionSucks]

Thats the vacuum line for the boost gauge.

[@juiced71]

Still waiting on the 2nd part of the carb lol Yeah I went with Cx racing headers they actually fit pretty good . The last tube should have been dented for clearance it’s tight but you can get a header bolt in it .. all the rest I used some studs ...

[@FuelInjectionSucks]

The footage got deleted. I was upset to say the least. I'll probably do another one.

[@Indiancreekgunsmithing]

I've wanted to build a turbo truck for 15 years I still think it's best to make power the old fashioned way

[@07slowbalt]

53 disliked blown motors lol. Super informative video. Car community thanks you 🙏

[@zrsnopro97]

What did you do with your timing? Lock out distributor or do you still have an advance curve?

[@gordocarbo]

Thanks for telling it like it is, and yes most these "budget ebay turbo/junkyard builds"...as you said they never are heard from again AInt on cheap way for hp. If I could weld I may be interested in fabbing up a boosted build but refuse to put EFI on an old car and am tired of leaning over hoods Fun as a teenager or even my 30s. Now Id rather not unless I have to .Just wanna turn the key and burn rubber.

[@nealelliott]

thanks, this info is helpful. it seems cheaper to use a nitrous oxide setup instead.

[@EASTSIDE-313]

Nitrous will cost way more in the long run lol u only get a few passes out of a bottle, have fun refilling them

[@novaray7543]

@@zacg5822 nitrous doesn't kill engines, people kill engines

[@Tinman97301]

I truly applaud and respect your absolute determination and UN..YIELD..ING dedication to this project. I would have said fuck it at the frame notch. I feel that just maybe you should have too. But you did not! 👏👏👏

[@squarebodymikey9868]

I bought a twin kit for my 78. I threw most of it away. It cost me almost a grand for the kit and and close to 700 to replace what I threw out! It's not worth it in my opinion!!! I think the only stuff I used was the turbos and the oil lines! Oh and had to buy another set of cold pipes too!! Good luck to anyone who buys it!!!!

[@jonminnella2966]

Great business opportunity here if somebody actually ordered one of these kits manufactured proper exhaust manifolds and proper crossover pipes person could actually make a pretty good chunk of change here of course you'd have to have a kit for every different Chevy product but it would be an opportunity to make a pretty good dollar

[@TheWrenchist]

Bolt on kits are very expensive. You always have to do some modifications

[@MIKEHOVIND]

At about 6:00 when u start venting about the cons and dumb design I was dying 😂 hilarious

[@gregoryohland7093]

Thank you for making this good video. I am going to turbo my 69 camaro, but not sure which kit to purchase. So thank you very much for showing yours and what all the problems you had with this kit. You did a good job for what you had to work with.

[@adamsauceda1164]

Man you really really wanted to see this thing with a turbo lol I would have said nope as soon as I realized I was gonna be hacking it all together because it wasn’t built well

[@Gkitchens1]

Still Sounds like less work than fabricating a kit from scratch so it seems worth it to me as long as you know it’s gonna take work.

[@jayroller7054]

Wow a whole new meaning to the words “you get what you pay for” this kit may not even meet that requirement lol 😂

[@TheHiddenBooger47]

Answered all my questions. I'm sticking to raw hp

[@bgd73]

I used to bend these with n/a 350s. you got a strong truck with frame chunks missing and a turbo. I am assuming this is for 88-98 or something else. Glad it runs.

[@kiowa1980]

barry g73 bingo lol 88-98 or for a third gen Camaro or Firebird cause mine fit just right I didn’t have to mod anything also I think the blow off location work just fine the first set of these headers they made for these it had issues I’m not to sure he actually knows what he’s talking about especially when he mentioned blow thru carb Because you can’t run pressure to a regular carb because that pressure will crush your float and then leak through your Excelerator pump

[@AZHighlandHomestead]

Dang. I got to 5:15 and wanted to get as far away from this kit as possible. That’s a nope from me.

[@jameshoneyc]

Very good video. Glad you caught the fuel requirements. In many things your better off with custom building.

[@MD-xw3gd]

They put coils in brake lines to absorb vibration between body and frame

[@kiwicaseyfruit]

Wow, what a crap after crap experience. How do u keep a straight face when telling the story? Grenaded, hilarious! And the fact that u even completed the install is impressive.

[@magnacartasamadams8189]

Everybody wants to see it run

[@shaunhayes8842]

Your video was really informative I was thinking about buying a cheap turbo kit for my 540i v8 if I can even find something close to working I am a 25 year mechanic and I know how to weld but even with the experience I have I know it’s not going to be easy regardless

[@Dan-ip9co]

Try center dumps of a 327

[@jdtv...9134]

I would move the alternator to the bottom if it was for my project

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Definitely especially without doing any research or building up the bottom end.

[@richardwimmer6846]

Straight forward video, what more can you ask for,,, I'm sure not everyone wakes up in the morning and says 'I think i,ll jump on eBay and dump $699.00 on a china turbo kit today ' ,,, and who cares if he notched the frame on a 46 year old truck,,,, it,s a runner,,, nuff said ,,,,

[@EasyPeazy-wf4ck]

I know you dont need complements ,because you job is clean, but man thats awesome, under my hood looks like crap I only have the motor.. so great incredible clean job

[@finitovlogz7810]

perfect review👌🏻 i love how you explained every detail!

[@grabasandwich]

Notch the frame? Haven’t you seen engine masters where they just bash the headers with a hammer? 😁

[@FuelInjectionSucks]

Yeah I modified the lesser value parts.

[@austinsears1637]

@@FuelInjectionSucks So you dont value the structural integrity your frame provides!?!? Hopefully this beast is roadworthy and safe for many enjoyable years to come my friend!!!!

[@jaxturner7288]

Fuel Injection Sucks lesser value?? Parts are temporary, especially those poor fitting types. Smh.

[@thomasbradley7844]

Grab A Sandwich i saw that one

[@AceMon2005]

I'd just by the cast manifolds from Banks, a Garret, Precision, or whatever your favorite brand is turbo, and peice together the rest. I think trying to make a "cheap" Ebay kit work would cost more money in the long run.

[@brucer81]

Great video! Thank you for emphasizing the shortcomings of the system and fitment, especially the waste gate. What a project. Do they call it a "bolt on" system? I guess the old saying applies, "you get what you pay for".

[@steffinmezger5301]

This is why I’m doing a bed turbo

[@lilp7783]

I am running the same setup just about. deleted mechanical fuel pump reloaded alternator to the right side just above the power steering pump running turbo headers on passenger side only so I don't overboost and wastegate is more efficient

[@pmd7771969]

Twin turbos are always easier to mount.

[@jasonneal]

This is what separates mechanics from parts changers.

[@austinsears1637]

Hahaha!!! Hey! You calling a parts changer? Ya filthy part changing ape!

[@Solo5010.]

I can't believe you hacked up that original frame. You my friend have earned ricer status

[@ralpherizonie1785]

I love these videos just fast forward to 1 min before the end everytime 😂😂😂😂

[@elchido3517]

Rather go procharge, thanks for this info, was thinking of putting a similar turbo on my 383.

[@loong111]

For a budget build like this I'd have just used stock ex manifolds. Add an intercooler in future if detonation a problem. How does it run ?

[@DeliriousknlghtTheAwesome]

I just bought this one for my 75 k20 I'd love if you could help me I just built a 363 small block for my truck and wanted a turbo I don't wanna blow up the brand new motor or turbo obi wan your my only hope

[@fletcherjohnston4491]

Can you please make a video about how you got the carburetter to work and setting up your air fuel

[@davidcraft4909]

nice video. just imagine how a kit would fit for a car that doesn't have as much room as a chevy truck., I know the frame rails are narrow but you still have a lot of room besides that. and issues like fuel pump clearance and alternator clearance is a problem like you showed wow. I want to do a turbo on my 72 C10 and that crossover pipe worries me because apparently theres like different mounting positions for the engine. it may be big block vs small block or 6 vs 8 cyl, i don't know but im pretty sure there is different engine mounting set ups on a 72. I've been practicing tig welding so like maybe I will buy the manifold and do the piping myself if i ever get to that. I don't know but I want a turbo but I'm scare of all the fitment issues and tuning and stuff. either way thanks for making this video

[@mikemiller7231]

Any chance you can get on board with the other guys that do this like you are and sue the people misrepresenting things that say they work on eBay! Buyer protection? You did a great job on sniffing this one out, and it would help many people and shut down the buyer predation!!!! Thank you for this video!!

[@danielcardenas9924]

The way he was explaining everything made me laugh 😂😂😂

[@bikebuilds8289]

The audio is mint

[@minimanadam]

Sounds like a 699$ head ache . I too seen that hotrod video but yours is MUCH more informative..

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

No!!! Because it won't work on a BBC!!! P.S. I would have reengineered the entire thing so it fit properly and I could do what needed to be done without removing half of it to get to sparkplugs!! P.P.S. For what little extra horsepower you're getting, seems to me, a nitrous system would have been easier.

[@johnnymnemonic8487]

I noticed the motor never ran, good call😆

[@FuelInjectionSucks]

Theres a few videos of it running on my channel.

[@johnnymnemonic8487]

@@FuelInjectionSucks cool, I'll check it out thanks.

[@hotrod4d]

Sounds like its worth the money just get the nice headers above all

[@TheWrenchist]

You do understand that you can put that turbo anywhere

[@untrainedmechanic]

If you're a fabricator

[@timsmith854]

Wanna hear a scary story? I was in my old turbo diesel Nissan going down a country freeway when all hell broke loose. The oil seal on the cold side of the turbo was breached and let plenty of oil into the motor. The 4WD took off like it had had a shot of NOS. I took it out of gear (manual), and the engine revs went well past the indicated taco range, I carefully turned the ignition off, making sure I didn't lock the steering, but she kept going due to the glow plugs. I managed to pull off the road and had to use the brakes to burn the clutch out! By this stage, I was waiting for a conrod to go through the block. It scared the crap out of me. The roadside mechanic said that he had seen it on stationary vehicles and the only way to stop it was to put a rag in the inlet. I have had many cars with turbos both petrol and diesel but had never heard of this before.

[@FuelInjectionSucks]

It went "runaway". It's a diesel thing. Can happen when the turbo goes like yours did, or if the piston rings get really bad. There are compilations of it on youtube.

[@timsmith854]

@@FuelInjectionSucks Yeah, that is what the mechanic called it. I certainly know about them now :)

[@jonminnella2966]

i love the chevy orange adding a turbocharger to a smogger 350 is cool and cheap hp up grade being that thy have such low compression from the factory

[@lsxmatt]

Awesome this is good info! Im considering picking one of these kits up for my trans am.

[@1989GTADRIVER]

LsxMatt check my page Matt I flipped shorty headers and ran the hotside under the harmonic balancer

[@corvettefever360]

Ebay Turbo kit...No! But Ebay turbo....yes! Not only do my brother and I build high-end custom cars and race engines but we have been using eBay turbos for quite some time and making ridiculous power off of them. There's a few things that you can do to check the turbo out when you first get it, I'm not going to get into that because there are thousands and thousands of videos about this subject, but you checked through it and find out if the turbo you bought for a quarter of the price is good, then you run it. Unfortunately the kits are problematic, this is where they get you. Many of the kids don't line up properly and we're need other parts to finish the install properly. Don't get me wrong some of the kits will bolt right in, but many do not. And truth you're better off just buying the turbos, and going out and individually buying the rest of the parts and build your own kit so to speak.

[@FuelInjectionSucks]

Yup, I agree with all of that.

[@augienajera642]

Yeah I'm kool without a turbo! Great info!

[@marcohuertas692]

Should of just flipped the manifolds and piped it yourself... Next time I guess it be better than the nightmare you got going on now... Geez goooood luck!!

[@themodernadventurer4320]

Marco Huertas That’s genius! Ill have to add this to my notes,

[@codyreynolds6333]

Why cant the Chinese just make a cheap super charger already a pro charger and a screw blower or even a big roots like a 8-71 the cheap ones are 3,800 bucks for a little one thats not enough

[@GRANITEMONUMENT]

Great job working through the problems, I’m guessing two options, 1st the headers were not in a jig when welded, and moved all over when the 12 yo in china welded it up, or second this kit was not the proper kit, at least not the correct headers., I’ve watched Richard holder? Does all the turbo reviews, his recommendations were to just work with the factory headers?! Build your own crossover, and buy a t4 flange., I’m guessing that fuel injection, and electric fuel pump would be ideal

[@heavychevy2289]

Did you gap the rings?

[@johnbroskey2547]

So twin turbo it. Got it

[@knightyhernandez4228]

Damn bro Dedication G 😂 respect you had me rolling Foo…. An anyone posted a pic of the kit an nvr do a fallow up lol

[@samuelchartier3684]

Thanks for reposting, your video helped me out a lot

[@Cerberus984]

If choosing an IDGAF route theoretically.. you could flip the exhaust manifold upside down route the turbo and all other related components above the engine to simplify all the bullshit. Considering how low it sits in the engine bay in relation to the top of fender I wonder the precise amount of hood cutting necessary to even do that.

[@mctruck360]

Good advice, thanks for sharing.

[@garymarlow2333]

I run a 76 Chevy c60 dump truck. Might be nice for its 350...... lol thanks for info

[@curtisballer688]

Great review! Has anyone found a package that bolts up correctly and functions?

[@fredwaters3420]

But other than that...lol. Too funny. You did a masterful job fabing everything!

[@broke_dongle]

No bolt-and go ever! Even good heads, exhaust,carbs and women require attention to detail and work otherwise you would not want it. That is you and big like from me.

[@TheWrenchist]

You did good, the notch WONT effect it at all

[@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname]

And why would it lol