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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Used Twins R they good insurance?

I know many forum members seem to have extra twin turbos laying around their garages. Might be from an upgrade to a single or perhaps just insurance.

Given the cost of turbo rebuilds, does it make sense to pick up a pair of used turbos and just keep them "in case?" Seems like the rebuilders charge a lot for redoing these and if a pair with relatively good mileage can be had for a reasonable price, is this a smart purchase? no plans to ever go single, planning to keep it very close to stock.

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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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nope.

spend your money wisely on some Efini's or BNR's
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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efini are pretty much just the same as stock imo.. i am going for some bnr rite now because i dont have any plans to go single and i love the twins. just upgrade to something new
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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"Keep it close to stock"!

Really no desire to up the ante. Stock sequential setup is fine with us. Just curious about picking up a used set for a backup.

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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Dont waste money on the efini. If you are upgrading go with BNR. Stock twins will always be available in used form for around $300.00 or less. However, buying a set of used twins is just rolling the dice. You hope it works in your favor, but it is a gamble.
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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rebuilt twins = ****. I'd never get used twins either, chances that they are **** as well is very likely.

BNR's is the way to go. Cheaper, more power, and are actually rebuildable.
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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if you find a reliable member selling it then go for it...since you said that you don't really want more power and just want a spare set..
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by KaiFD3S
if you find a reliable member selling it then go for it...since you said that you don't really want more power and just want a spare set..
Yup, used twins appear to be a serious crap shoot so the key is buying from a member who is capable of evaluating the condition of a set.

Efini twins make sense only in a universe in which BNR does not exist.
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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why go efini when bnr are the same price?
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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With the BNR comes with more modifications as it flows more than stock...The OP is happy with the stock system as he want's to keep the car close to stock.
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