Turbo

[jesse francia]

Good Day,

 

I'm planning to travel to Thailand early next year and wondering if where can I buy quality aftermarket turbos for my Toyota 2KD Innova. Hope you could give me some list of trusted performance shops around Bangkok.

 

Thanks,

Jesse 

[Coremouse]

Worldtech Engineering is a great shop if shoot for higher end, very complete selection, newest Garrett, BW, PT models, spare parts etc.

[steelepulse]

I had mine shipped from the US.  I forget what we called it, but ended up paying no tax.  If you are coming from somewhere that has turbos cheaper, why not bring it in.  Prices for genuine stuff is higher here I've been told by some people in the biz.

[jesse francia]

is it locally made in thailand? turbotech? are their turbos same with ihi and other known brands?

[jesse francia]

20 minutes ago, Coremouse said:

Worldtech Engineering is a great shop if shoot for higher end, very complete selection, newest Garrett, BW, PT models, spare parts etc.

is it locally made in thailand? turbotech? are their turbos same with ihi and other known brands?

[jesse francia]

20 minutes ago, steelepulse said:

I had mine shipped from the US.  I forget what we called it, but ended up paying no tax.  If you are coming from somewhere that has turbos cheaper, why not bring it in.  Prices for genuine stuff is higher here I've been told by some people in the biz.

performance shops here in my country sells overpriced turbos and performance parts from Thailand. So I've decided to travel and buy it directly and maybe i could get much cheaper and quality turbos/performance parts.

[pineapple01]

Leave it alone.

[jesse francia]

6 minutes ago, pineapple01 said:

Leave it alone.

hi, what are you talking about? 

[steelepulse]

You can't buy off ebay, amazon or the likes?  Will be cheaper then buying from here, especially if you have to pay to get here, then spend 14 days in quarantine upon arrival.

[Coremouse]

6 hours ago, jesse francia said:

is it locally made in thailand? turbotech? are their turbos same with ihi and other known brands?

Nope imported big name brands will require custom header, support mods etc., their pricing are pretty good only slightly expensive than say in states. Not familliar with 2KD, maybe better choices than those expensive ones but if your goals are very high end spooling like a jet could always pay them a visit. They also have many authentic Tial, Turbosmart parts etc.

 

Edited May 9, 2020 by Coremouse

[pineapple01]

5 hours ago, jesse francia said:

hi, what are you talking about? 

Sounds like its an old petrol thing, the diesel has a turbo. 

[jesse francia]

On 5/9/2020 at 9:53 PM, Coremouse said:

Nope imported big name brands will require custom header, support mods etc., their pricing are pretty good only slightly expensive than say in states. Not familliar with 2KD, maybe better choices than those expensive ones but if your goals are very high end spooling like a jet could always pay them a visit. They also have many authentic Tial, Turbosmart parts etc.

 

I've already contacted them and they gave me a modified IHI turbo specs for my engine. I guess i will buy from them. Planning to go Thailand next year when  after this pandemic lock down ends. I've learned that they're authorized seller and service center for the big name brands. Thanks for the recommendation ???? 

[jesse francia]

On 5/9/2020 at 4:38 PM, steelepulse said:

You can't buy off ebay, amazon or the likes?  Will be cheaper then buying from here, especially if you have to pay to get here, then spend 14 days in quarantine upon arrival.

I haven't tried it yet but I'm also buying other car accessories in Thailand so i think it's the best way for me to save some cash and also take on a tour around Bangkok ???? 

[alacrity]

Hard to imagine why Thailand has lower tariffs and more expertise than other regional countries.

 

Interesting that you would wish to boost an Innova. Each to their own preference I suppose and wish you god luck. 

[Coremouse]

I think turbocharger subassembly are generally classified at custom as "specialty machine-air pump" under 84.14 & NOT car parts 87.08? Thus should be totally tariff exempt from any form E of FTA countries, eg. China, Australia, ASEAN, maybe Japan, but not US or EU

 

Anything machinary here is expensive though. Just bought a long reach dial indicator for 2,500 baht... no vendor carries a $5 M2.5 tip extender

 

Edited May 13, 2020 by Coremouse

[Don Mega]

7 hours ago, alacrity said:

Hard to imagine why Thailand has lower tariffs and more expertise than other regional countries.

 

Interesting that you would wish to boost an Innova. Each to their own preference I suppose and wish you god luck.

Innova has the 2KD motor which is the same 2.5 Diesel that was in Earlier Vigo and Fortuner's.