Turbo Timer
03-27-2007, 10:48 PM
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This is the first thread that I've seen about someone wanting/using a trubo timer with an STS kit. The responses should be interesting.
I've heard that you don't need a timer since it's a rear mount syst. and the air passing below the car and the limited heat sources help keep the temps. down. I don't have a timer on my STS and never had any issues out of the syst.
But like "ninetres" stated it's your choice. I've heard good things about GReddy timers and A'Pexi.
I've heard that you don't need a timer since it's a rear mount syst. and the air passing below the car and the limited heat sources help keep the temps. down. I don't have a timer on my STS and never had any issues out of the syst.
But like "ninetres" stated it's your choice. I've heard good things about GReddy timers and A'Pexi.
03-27-2007, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by OreoLt1
This is the first thread that I've seen about someone wanting/using a trubo timer with an STS kit. The responses should be interesting.
You don't even need a timer with a front mount kit, let alone a rear-mount. The way turbos function nowadays gives a turbo timer a pretty moot existance. The only time one would ever be needed is if you were in a road race car and shut it right off (which never happens because road racers take cool down laps).
Now on your app, a turbo timer is about THE BIGGEST waste of money you can possibly splurge on....period. It already is away from the motor, constantly vented by the air rushing under the car, it's far away from the exhaust valves, not getting the 4 digit temps.....
If a front mount car doesn't need it....ask yourself...do YOU really need one with a rear mount?
This is rhetorical.
03-28-2007, 12:08 AM
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if his seals in the turbo are weak, maybe he's getting some smoke when he starts the car after it's been sitting awhile. the timer would allow the pump to run or scavange any leftover oil in the turbo or line that could leak in to the air stream of the turbo. just a guess since we dont know why he wants it, and I didnt want ot bash him like the rest of you all 
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03-28-2007, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by BigJls1
if his seals in the turbo are weak, maybe he's getting some smoke when he starts the car after it's been sitting awhile. the timer would allow the pump to run or scavange any leftover oil in the turbo or line that could leak in to the air stream of the turbo. just a guess since we dont know why he wants it, and I didnt want ot bash him like the rest of you all
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03-28-2007, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike 01WS6
Right on.
a turbo timer is about THE BIGGEST waste of money you can possibly splurge on....period. It already is away from the motor, constantly vented by the air rushing under the car, it's far away from the exhaust valves, not getting the 4 digit temps.....
If a front mount car doesn't need it....ask yourself...do YOU really need one with a rear mount? This is rhetorical.
a turbo timer is about THE BIGGEST waste of money you can possibly splurge on....period. It already is away from the motor, constantly vented by the air rushing under the car, it's far away from the exhaust valves, not getting the 4 digit temps.....
If a front mount car doesn't need it....ask yourself...do YOU really need one with a rear mount?
This is rhetorical.A-MEN..................
03-28-2007, 01:11 PM
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i have a greddy on my other car, got it for free and can't complain i don't know how much they go for but i could be interested in selling mine if you wanted
works well and depending on how hard you drive the car the amount of time it times it self changes which i thought was cool.
but my other 2 turbo cars never had a timer and never had a problem
works well and depending on how hard you drive the car the amount of time it times it self changes which i thought was cool.
but my other 2 turbo cars never had a timer and never had a problem
03-28-2007, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike 01WS6
Right on.
You don't even need a timer with a front mount kit, let alone a rear-mount. The way turbos function nowadays gives a turbo timer a pretty moot existance. The only time one would ever be needed is if you were in a road race car and shut it right off (which never happens because road racers take cool down laps).
Now on your app, a turbo timer is about THE BIGGEST waste of money you can possibly splurge on....period. It already is away from the motor, constantly vented by the air rushing under the car, it's far away from the exhaust valves, not getting the 4 digit temps.....
If a front mount car doesn't need it....ask yourself...do YOU really need one with a rear mount? This is rhetorical.
You don't even need a timer with a front mount kit, let alone a rear-mount. The way turbos function nowadays gives a turbo timer a pretty moot existance. The only time one would ever be needed is if you were in a road race car and shut it right off (which never happens because road racers take cool down laps).
Now on your app, a turbo timer is about THE BIGGEST waste of money you can possibly splurge on....period. It already is away from the motor, constantly vented by the air rushing under the car, it's far away from the exhaust valves, not getting the 4 digit temps.....
If a front mount car doesn't need it....ask yourself...do YOU really need one with a rear mount?
This is rhetorical.
03-28-2007, 03:36 PM
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I've got 12k miles on my front mount, drive it every day usually, most of the time I drive it like it's not even there. Only really let it idle if I've been hammering it. Turbo was apart last week and I was told everything looked BRAND NEW! Just my .02.
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