Is a turbo time necessary?

[Viper]

Is a turbo timer necessary?

I guys.

My car has got a turbo timer on it at the moment. The car is running about 245 at the wheels.

Im getting a Clifford C650 put on it soon so the turbo timer will have to come out.

I can get a turbo timer installed on the alarm itself though but im wondering is it's even necessary..

Was chatting to someone at Japfest saying the turbos are water cooled, so I assume that means it doesn't need to be kept on to cool down, correct?

Cheers.

Tom

 

[Mike]

Got one on mine been meaning to take off, never use it! I always try drive off boost near home or setting off does same job. Taking mine off as insurance can get chewwy if ones fitted and its nicked. Not worth the hassle for something I dont use IMO

 

[Viper]

Yeah I suppose driving like a good boy will be just as good if it needs it. Lol

 

[Chriscooke]

Turbo timers aren't needed unless you've removed the water lines to the turbo. As mentioned above just driving off boost for a couple of miles or let the car run on for 30 seconds or so is enough IMO.

 

[meddler]

I don't think they are needed. The other thing you need to consider is if it is legal. Turbo timers in Australia (New South Wales, but I am sure they are in other states too) are illegal.

 

[spoonman]

I don't think they are needed. The other thing you need to consider is if it is legal. Turbo timers in Australia (New South Wales, but I am sure they are in other states too) are illegal.

why........ thats just stupid, someone in the OZ government needs to get a life

 

[Viper]

Thanks for the help guys.

I'll save £15 and not get it put on with the alarm

 

[meddler]

why........ thats just stupid, someone in the OZ government needs to get a life

something about leaving the vehicle unattended while running.

 

[Auss15]

Turbos are water and oil fed. If you are giving it a boot full it is a good idea to give the water/oil time to cool down. Turning it off while the turbo is still very hot can cause the oil to cook in the turbo. A timer is handy if you want to leave your car quickly or youv'e been doing tack or drift sessions.

 

[spoonman]

something about leaving the vehicle unattended while running.

im sorry but how the hell is that a crime?

 

[spoonman]

Turbos are water and oil fed. If you are giving it a boot full it is a good idea to give the water/oil time to cool down. Turning it off while the turbo is still very hot can cause the oil to cook in the turbo. A timer is handy if you want to leave your car quickly or youv'e been doing tack or drift sessions.

second that and if you take you car in for a dyno tune

 

[S15_SAM]

Tbh most turbo timers are set to 30secs-1min. And if your too lazy to wait that time when you get somewhere like home, then shame on you.

So yes agreed turbo timers are pointless and for lazy people.

 

[Auss15]

I don't want to sit in the car for 1 minute if I just farted...:|

 

[spoonman]

I don't want to sit in the car for 1 minute if I just farted...:|

especially if its the middle of summer, hot air and farts are not a healthy combination

 

[mattyb]

Turbo timers are cack dude. There a pain in the arse. The best tjing to do is just drive sensible for the last 2 minutes of your journey and the turbo will cool down before you stop

 

[Viper]

Turbos are water and oil fed. If you are giving it a boot full it is a good idea to give the water/oil time to cool down. Turning it off while the turbo is still very hot can cause the oil to cook in the turbo. A timer is handy if you want to leave your car quickly or youv'e been doing tack or drift sessions.

Hi

I knew that was the reason for a TT on an oil fed, but I thought because of the water cooling it would prevent the oil from burning?

 

[Auss15]

It's all about choices, if you don't like them then thats fine, whatever rocks your S15 boat. Some people like them for different reasons to yourself, a good response to the intial question would be to hear from both sides of the fence with informed answers.

 

[Auss15]

Hi

I knew that was the reason for a TT on an oil fed, but I thought because of the water cooling it would prevent the oil from burning?

You have to take into account the small amount of water circulating in the housing and the heat generated on the exhaust side of the turbo after periods of spirited driving.

I have seen exhaust housing's glowing red hot after track work,water temps of 95c+ (at the radiator) and oil temps in the 130c region. That water needs to recirculate for a couple of minutes to stabilise. You stop the car and the cooling stops.

 

[Viper]

Ahh ok I see. Thanks for the explanation

Sounds like its no big loss as I can be my own turbo timer

 

[als_jordan]

I have one, and I do both. Don't drive like a loony and switch off the car as it's not good, end of. I ease off when I am reaching my destination and then use the timer also, best of both words. For £15 I like the convenience, but of it were the choice of that and another sensor for the alarm ie: tilt, then I would take the sensor.

As for insurance and legality. Mine is fully declared with Flux and they've never had an issue with it. The legal side of things as I recall is you are not allowed to leave a motor vehicle running unattended on the public highway. Therefore driveways, car parks etc are fine.