Johnny Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Hey guys, Just wondering is anyone using any of these turbos? Or had personal experience with them? they look pretty good for the money, but also Japanese cartridges are used. And also some come with a BOV. Decent TD04's are coming up less often these days, and even ive seen sold a couple of shit ones. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kinugawa-Turbocharger-TD04L-16T-6-T25-250HP-Genuine-Mitsubishi-Core-w-Kit-BOV-/131734761883?hash=item1eac00f19b Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gorganl2000 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) no personal experience, but it seems they make a decent turbo based on the subaru forumskinugawa (and mamba which seems to be an indepdent branch off company based on the forums) appear to be offering some decent prices too Edited March 2, 2016 by gorganl2000 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleximport25 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I've been tempted to buy the mamba anti surge compressor housing and bullet intake wheel but I've got other things to buy first 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GP82 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Hey that link to the turbo, it has a square t25 exhaust housing! In my opinion you can't beat a stock factory turbocharger, one in good condition with lowish miles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisLeeBoost Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Was thinking about buying the billet wheel cartridge would it be a case of just splitting the turbo and installing it or would turbo need balancing and some work done at a specialists shop?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleximport25 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I don't feel comfortable doing it myself so I would send it away, at least you get some form of warranty and ou can guarantee its done right :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisLeeBoost Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Nice cheap upgrade if it was to give same benefits as say a TD billet turbo or the likes! Might run this in the future I will give an update when I do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wickedep Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 for the most part kinugawa seems one of the better taiwan brands out there. i have a few customers with evo/subaru that are using them without any issue. but there have been many instances where these turbos have failed. mostly the turbine housings which dont have the same casting quality as say mhi or garrett. others have experienced the compressor wheel getting destroyed when running higher than average boost. would never recommend them over a genuine brand..but if your on a budget and willing to chance it..then it seems a decent option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisLeeBoost Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 They seem decent quality for the money Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 I think i might get one to try out. Ovisoiuly swap the housing for a TD04, might even have a genuine TD04 Housing can swap for aswel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleximport25 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 im definitely interested in how you get on if you do :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I think i might get one to try out. Ovisoiuly swap the housing for a TD04, might even have a genuine TD04 Housing can swap for aswel.So wouldn't you just be better off building up the one you've got?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Well the 2 td04's I have need a rebuild.The turbo comes with a new genuine Cartridge. Kinda like the look an she fact has the Bov. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Well the 2 td04's I have need a rebuild.The turbo comes with a new genuine Cartridge.Kinda like the look an she fact has the Bov. Send them both to a specialist for a refurb with genuine cartridges. Then you've got two original turbos with genuine cartridges. And you'd be better off buying a BOV on its own. The cheap price might look tempting, but its cheap for a reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleximport25 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/kinugawa-turbo-review-207738.html?s=784166ff3af5476c5a5d75cfeb3f4b81&p=4556415 That's a good read dude ^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet__SR Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/kinugawa-turbo-review-207738.html?s=784166ff3af5476c5a5d75cfeb3f4b81&p=4556415That's a good read dude ^ Looks promising from the thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gorganl2000 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Was thinking about buying the billet wheel cartridge would it be a case of just splitting the turbo and installing it or would turbo need balancing and some work done at a specialists shop?? if you buy the complete chra then there is no need for anything/rebalancing....you just use your existing compressor cover, turbine housing, etc off of the old turbo however, make sure that the chra you purchase are compatible with the stock housings.....sometimes the billet wheel is bigger and either needs a new compressor housing or machining to the existing housing....it should say in the description for the unit you are buying, ,,double check Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Drop LiamD a message he works at Midland turbos and hes UKSO turbo guru He will be able to give you sound advise and point you in the correct direction James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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