Turbotimer?
09-28-2007, 04:28 PM
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if i had a car with a turbo, or anything that wasent self contained oil.. i would our you could just sit in your car for 30 seconds before you shut it off.
09-28-2007, 04:53 PM
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From what I can find on the net I think its oil cooled, so you will need one, I have not personally wired one up though, but from what I hear its not too difficult
Edit: nevermind its both you were right, id still say get one to be safe
Edit: nevermind its both you were right, id still say get one to be safe
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09-28-2007, 05:01 PM
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HKS is good, im not sure if they are all universal, some have plug and play harnesses but I believe most are universal
http://www.hksusa.com/categories/?id=1091
http://www.hksusa.com/categories/?id=1091
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09-29-2007, 02:41 AM
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Many 2-way car alarm systems have a "short run" feature which is the same thing as a turbo timer. If I were you, I would just go get one of those and that way you have a security system to protect your investment. I had the Viper system with the short run on my Cavalier and it was great and very functional. It was like $500 installed.
09-29-2007, 02:58 AM
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Not really worth it. If you've been running the car hard then you'll want to let it idle for 2~3 minutes to let the oil/coolant cool down but with normal driving you could do maybe 30 secs to be safe but you really don't have to.
09-29-2007, 03:23 AM
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it is an oil and water cooled turbo. plus it is a ball bearing turbo. if your running consistent max boost with the kit (8psi) which isnt that high you would max need a min to cool down n that is if u just finished boosting when you stopped. if you arent plannin on drivin hard just drive w/o or under 2psi for the last half mile n maybe leave a 30sec (way more than needed) to cool down, you can get away with full boosting for a while then just 15-30 second cool down with a water and oil cooled ball bearing turbo and not have any turbocharger damage.
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