Camaro_Zach

iTrader: (19)

myth or must have?

my vette is a street car. i do my best to let the car run for a bit before i shut it down...but is this a thing of the past with crappy metal or what? i know what its for, the whole heat thing, if it cools too fast it can crack etc. but i dont hear of any fbody guys runnin any timers or anything...

so any input?

black98ws6ta

iTrader: (77)

I believe another advantage is for the turbo to slow down and cool down so when you turn it off it isnt spinning alot without oil.

Camaro_Zach

iTrader: (19)

well people have their turbo timers run for 2 minutes...doesnt slow down the turbos, **** my turbos stop spooling inbetween shifts hahaha.

black98ws6ta

iTrader: (77)

I have seen turbos spin for 10-30 seconds after a motor was shut-off.

~JOSHUA

iTrader: (92)

It's supposed to let the oil cool the turbo cartridge so it doesn't "coke" the oil and clog the return lines over time.

My first car (Mitsubishi Starion) ended up with a plugged return line because the oil would bake in the line.

The turbine cartridge is blazing hot, you'd want "it" to be cooled down some before shut down.

I've never heard of one on LSx kits, but I'd guess the theory would still be valid.

slick1851

Well you car is still running with the TT on, it lets the car idle longer.

89Formulaws6

iTrader: (52)

QFT!

just sit in ur car for a min or 2 and save urself some money for somethign actually worth buying

~JOSHUA

iTrader: (92)

What the hell are you squawking about?!?

skunk50

why are they Ricers when they have turbos on their cars and obviously know more about FI than you do?

frcefed98

iTrader: (16)

I just let the car idle down for a minute or two....enough time to close out my log on HPT and save it, plus some other tidbits and then i'll shut the car down.

I wouldn't spend the $$ on one.

Camaro_Zach

iTrader: (19)

oh god, grow up

its a joke, like "what bov should i get?" "what bov sounds best?"

I dont see how "FI" has anything to do with the cooling process of metal and the properties it inherits. asshat.

if you dont have anything useful to add to the thread, kindly...shut the hell up :

Camaro_Zach

iTrader: (19)

hm, thanks for clearing that up for me. i never knew that...i thought it was for craking in the housings, but what youre saying makes more sense.

lt1camaroman93

iTrader: (7)

I like them and you can get them for under $100. It's just a good idea and cheap to do.

~JOSHUA

iTrader: (92)

Lots of benefits... preventing cracking, plugged return tubes, and others, but they all stem form not letting the cartrige cool to a reasonable amount.

It's good to spend two minutes minimum, but for those that aren't patient enough then the timer will help 'em out.

If I had a daily driver turbo car I'd add the timer. Project cars and weekend toys naturally get more time/attention.

HAMRHEAD

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Get one or just don't run late for work like me! You don't want the boss wondering why you show up late and then have the nerve to sit in your car another 2-3 minutes.

Hersker Hans

turbotimers are cheap, its simple and its a good idea if you have a turbo, take the key out, lock the door and walk away and the car shuts down. some turbotimers add up on the shutdownminutes if you drive hard, but that shouldnt be necessary . no need to use them on engines without turbos as far as i can see.

NoMoreLS1

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Try to stay on topic, huh?

Camaro_Zach

iTrader: (19)

did you get my pm? if so, reply bitch. else, i will send it again haha.

NoMoreLS1

iTrader: (65)

I did get it and I did reply. According to the message tracking... you haven't read my reply, biotch!

89Formulaws6

iTrader: (52)

i quoted for truth (QFT) what are u rolling your eyes for.

if ur in such a hurry to not sit in ur car for 2-3 mins then get a timer thats all