Oh I am not beating myself up over it, I was actually really happy with it while I had it, but I didn’t put a ton of miles on it before I decided I wanted the V8. I knew what I was getting into as far as it not being the same quality as BW/Garrett, but as I said, I took a chance. Also, the base price for the F21 is about $500 dollars cheaper than the F23, so I actually paid less for the whole kit than what a BW K04 would have cost me.
What I didn’t know was the photoshopped K04 compressor maps, avoiding/ignoring people and sidestepping legitimate questions, etc. That’s what I wish I would have known. And you’re right, I got sucked right into his sales tactics. The turbo didn’t blow, my motor didn’t blow, so I am not butthurt about it; but I wouldn’t do it again.