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Old 04-04-2011, 12:47 PM
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Default Knockoff turbo parts versus real ones

Some good reading on these links. Maybe a moderator can sticky this thread for easy access for others



GReddy Blow-off valve fakes

http://greddy.net.au/news/?id=73



Fake Tein springs

http://www.tein.com/counterfeit/index.html



TIAL fakes

http://www.tialsport.com/realvsfake.html



Fake Walbro fuel pumps

http://www.fuel-pumps.net/walbro-forgeries.html
Old 04-04-2011, 08:49 PM
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Man some of those knock-offs are pretty close. Examine the pictures people and caveat emptor!
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there is an HKS V3 out right now that even HKS can't tell the difference externally. I'll have to find the link from their site, but basically they say the only real way to know is if you buy direct from an HKS dealer..
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. . . conveniently for HKS' bottom line
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I bought a v-band 44mm Tial wastegate for the Z and it worked great. I'm thinking about swapping it over to the Tib even though it has a genuine Tial 38mm.




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