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Old 04-24-2009, 08:37 PM
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Is anyone running turbo timers?? If so what kind and how do you like it?
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no they are not needed
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Turbo timers are need on vehicles that actually "work" the turbo most of the time, like a diesel truck that does a lot of pulling. Turbo's on these cars are barely worked and only for a few seconds at a time, so they are not usually really hot when you park them.
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Just don't boost the the last mile to your destination.

PS turbo timers are a waste of money.
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Originally Posted by kbracing96
Turbo timers are need on vehicles that actually "work" the turbo most of the time, like a diesel truck that does a lot of pulling. Turbo's on these cars are barely worked and only for a few seconds at a time, so they are not usually really hot when you park them.
Not sure about you, but my turbo's are always working when I am behind the wheel ! LOL
Seriuosly, I never have used them either. Like said above, I always take it easy on the way home.
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Originally Posted by ModularTurbo
Just don't boost the the last mile to your destination.

PS turbo timers are a waste of money.
+1 on that, use the money for something else..
take the extra 30 seconds at idle before shutdown

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I agree but for safe measure i always let mine idle for atleast a min before shut off



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