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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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so i just have a question really quick i am selling my current kit to buy a custom kit and i was wondering if you guys can let me know if i am going to be paying to much or perfect amount for this kit.
$2.500.00
it is a custom kit by intense power. with 1k miles
gt3076r
equal length manifold top mount
tial wasetgate open dump with tube
all fittings lines and everything.
all the ic piping
intercooler
hks ssqv bov
oil catch can
mishimoto radiator
3inch dp with qtp electric cutout

thanks for your time guys let me know if its a good deal.
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Overpriced.
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NO DEAL
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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$1200, at most.
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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You could always go back to stock and save that money to drop on a 3200lb tC in September.
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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3200? wtf and its not even rwd
those are like Hyundai genesis numbers (3294)
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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how much would be good then
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the kit has only 1 thousand miles on it
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How do you know it has only 1K miles on it? Did you drive the 1K? Are you taking someone's "word"? Have you gone over it all in person to see if it's worth the money?
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Originally Posted by agencytc
how much would be good then
See my post above.

Originally Posted by agencytc
the kit has only 1 thousand miles on it
1k miles means nothing. Used is used.
Old Apr 7, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Are you getting the kit from intense? Those guys know their sh*t, and I have seen that kit, it is pretty badass. You could find another kit for cheaper here on SL, but I would go for that kit if I had the monies.
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Originally Posted by ecko04
How do you know it has only 1K miles on it? Did you drive the 1K? Are you taking someone's "word"? Have you gone over it all in person to see if it's worth the money?
I do I know the guy he is local I helped him do the install and it was his show car only took it to a few shows and boost was set at 5psi since it's been on the car
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lol carbon ur retarded if you think someones going to let a gt30, top mount mani, 3" dp, Mishi Radiator, all IC piping and intercooler and everything needed for 1200.... this kit is better than most company kits on the market considering the turbo and top mount mani and 3" dp... i still see zpi stage 1 kits in classifieds gonig for 1800 lawl..
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Assuming all parts are good esp the turbo, wastegate and bov.. 2500 is a good price. I assume this is the same kit garage1217 had, if so its a very nice kit.. go for it but then you should inspect it first
Old Apr 9, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ace83
Assuming all parts are good esp the turbo, wastegate and bov.. 2500 is a good price. I assume this is the same kit garage1217 had, if so its a very nice kit.. go for it but then you should inspect it first
yeah that is the kit from jermy garage 1217 i did another inspection of the kit yesterday took the the pipe off and checked the turbine for shaft play and everything is like brand new still
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