Turbo Timer
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St. Jude Donor '03 through '17
Mark,
Here ya go I installed a number of these on the import side.
They run anywhere from $90.00-$120.00.
http://www.apexi-usa.com/product_ele...=198&pageNum=1
Here ya go I installed a number of these on the import side.
They run anywhere from $90.00-$120.00.
http://www.apexi-usa.com/product_ele...=198&pageNum=1
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St. Jude Donor '03 through '17
Originally Posted by Brian Laser S4
the apexi is ok, but we use the greddy FATT all the time. sets its self, stick it in the glove box and be done. I have some extras right now if you need.
Brian
Brian
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From: Honeoye Ny
If it has a water jacketed turbo, you are completely wasting your money. If it were worthwhile, Oem's looking for 100k mile engine service life would have them as part of the engine management, yet I have never seen one. It would cost them little to nothing to write it into there soft/hardware.
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From: Detroit
Thanks guys. I like to let my car idle for 2 to 3 minutes before I shut it down. I've always felt that was good for the car. I did that NA, with the blower, and now with the TT's. I just feel a timer would make it more convenient.
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks,
Mark
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From: This city NEVER sleeps! Frank's back yard!
Originally Posted by Baldturbofreak
If it has a water jacketed turbo, you are completely wasting your money. If it were worthwhile, Oem's looking for 100k mile engine service life would have them as part of the engine management, yet I have never seen one. It would cost them little to nothing to write it into there soft/hardware.
Only vehicle that I've ever seen with the turbo timer stock is the Dodge turbo diesel cummings. Now keep in mind, the turbo spools up to max boost basically right off idle, so the turbo is always going to be red hot. You just pull the key, and the motor idles for a minute then shuts down. I wouldn't like this since you wouldn't be able to leave the car in gear when you leave it (manual tranny). My turbos are liquid cooled so it isn't an issue. LPE has the kit engineered such that you can drive it however you wish, and shut her down - even the scavenge pumps operate automatically. Quite handy really.
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From: This city NEVER sleeps! Frank's back yard!
Originally Posted by Baldturbofreak
the cummings was oil cooled though, right?
I believe so. My Ford Probe GT is liquid cooled, oil lubed, and on the visor it advises that if you've ascended a steep hill, or just driven 'spiritedly', to allow the turbo to cool for 1-3 minutes. This is also without synthetic oil, which will also add a measure of safety. Of course, the car doesn't have a turbo timer either. I think they are basically unneeded. Geez, look at all the turbo minivans Chrysler produced, and not a timer nor an intercooler on a one of em! Goes to show you the punishment a forged motor can take!
