Anyone install a Vargas GC or GC+ Turbo ?

[scarface27]

Appreciate opinions vs Pure....the prices are pretty different.

Vargas has gotten a bad rap online in the past - not sure if their quality has improved ?

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[AlRayes_BRN]

+1 the prices are very good comparing to pure, would like to know more info.

 

[VA90]

+1. DriftMotion is also an option.

 

[Extreme Power House]

Appreciate opinions vs Pure....the prices are pretty different.

Vargas has gotten a bad rap online in the past - not sure if their quality has improved ?

Vargas quality is top-notch, they had some issues in the past with the older BMW (which has been fully rebranded now).

Most of their bad reputation is due to forum members not getting along with Vargas' owner rather than the quality of his parts.

 

[Ghostop]

Bump Anyone with a Vargas turbo experiencing oil blow by like the pure turbos?
Also does anyone have themes 850 Vargas cc+ 850 ?

 

[Bflood]

Vargas quality is top-notch, they had some issues in the past with the older BMW (which has been fully rebranded now).

Most of their bad reputation is due to forum members not getting along with Vargas' owner rather than the quality of his parts.

You can add me to that list. The guy seems a little unhinged and suggest going through a third party like extreme power house, if you want his product. I purchased a rear brake kit that was missing parts and when asked to return for a refund (because the kit was unusable) the guy wanted to charge me a hefty restock fee.
Before this purchase, I used him a few other times with no issue (with the product).. so if you decide to go direct just be prepared for the worst customer support if you need warranty work or you're flat missing parts.

 

[Ghostop]

Bump , has anyone with a Vargas turbo have any of the oil blow by similar to the pure800?

 

[jdg54]

So I ran a Vargas GC on my 340i and just ordered a Pure800 for my Supra. Does that tell you what you need to know? Lol

 

[stormgreysupra]

I would also like to know what people's experience was with the GC+ on the B58. Trying to decide what turbo to go with.

 

[Bflood]

I would also like to know what people's experience was with the GC+ on the B58. Trying to decide what turbo to go with.

Nobody on here would be able to comment since it's not been released for the Supra. Last I knew it's still in development and only taking pre-orders.
I would suggest checking out a BMW forum if interested in reviews.

 

[Sigg]

Just go pure haha, lots of owner experiences to be found with the pure. Not a lot with the vargas. I like a lot of info and Data (anecdotal as it may be) and lack of Data means lack of Interest or support for the product. Pure is more initially but I believe you can get your deposit back if you send in your core?
I am wanting to go pure myself if these 21s would get unlocked. Would have purchased one already...thanks Bosche

 

[Bflood]

I will say customer support was excellent when dealing with pure. They helped me out, no questions asked.. they didn't even ask for proof of purchase lol

 

[stormgreysupra]

Nobody on here would be able to comment since it's not been released for the Supra. Last I knew it's still in development and only taking pre-orders.
I would suggest checking out a BMW forum if interested in reviews.

The first sets are supposed to be arriving this summer I think. I was hoping someone had it on their B58 though. Couldn't find anything on it on the BMW forums

 

[Bflood]

Avoid this place like the plague.. Just spoke with someone else having similar issues as mine and really wish I'd done my research on the guy before doing business. This "Tony Turbo" guy has quite the rap sheet.
https://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60614
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1198251
https://www.yelp.com/biz/vargas-hi-performance-hayward

 

[stormgreysupra]

Avoid this place like the plague.. Just spoke with someone else having similar issues as mine and really wish I'd done my research on the guy before doing business. This "Tony Turbo" guy has quite the rap sheet.
https://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60614
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1198251
https://www.yelp.com/biz/vargas-hi-performance-hayward

I saw those too but apparently for the B58 units they have upped the quality.

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