turbo timer
21 April 2010 | 09:25 PM
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turbo timer
I have a 95 impreza with a cobra cat1 alarm, I have purchased a hks type 0 timer and harness but have no idea on the wiring side, please any help in diagrams,pics or advice would be great.
21 April 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Why do you say that when it help to cool the turbo after a run, I WOuLD JUST LIKE TO GET OUT THE CAR AND LET IT RUN ON FOR SAY 30 seconds,
if it help to save the turbo in the long run then happy days really
if it help to save the turbo in the long run then happy days really
21 April 2010 | 10:09 PM
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The header tank on an Impreza is above the turbo and due to the natural convection of water, the turbo will continue to be cooled after switch off. If you really want to effectively cool your car after a good run - drive off boost for the last mile or so and you will do way more than a turbo timer could ever hope to regardless of the engine it's fitted to 
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21 April 2010 | 10:32 PM
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The header tank on an Impreza is above the turbo and due to the natural convection of water, the turbo will continue to be cooled after switch off. If you really want to effectively cool your car after a good run - drive off boost for the last mile or so and you will do way more than a turbo timer could ever hope to regardless of the engine it's fitted to
29 April 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Ridiculous - the function of a turbo timer is not to cool the turbo, it is to keep it lubricated while the blades are still spinning. Damage to the turbo is caused by turning the ignition off after a run because the moment you do so, oil and water are drawn back to the sump. The problem lies in the blades of the turbo still spinning when the oil is no longer present, which causes drag.
A turbo timer certainly is not a waste of money, always invest in one for a turbocharged car.
A turbo timer certainly is not a waste of money, always invest in one for a turbocharged car.
29 April 2010 | 06:46 PM
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Ridiculous - the function of a turbo timer is not to cool the turbo, it is to keep it lubricated while the blades are still spinning. Damage to the turbo is caused by turning the ignition off after a run because the moment you do so, oil and water are drawn back to the sump. The problem lies in the blades of the turbo still spinning when the oil is no longer present, which causes drag.
A turbo timer certainly is not a waste of money, always invest in one for a turbocharged car.
A turbo timer certainly is not a waste of money, always invest in one for a turbocharged car.
29 April 2010 | 06:48 PM
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From: in a JDM V7 STi...
I thought a turbo timer was 'required' with a scoob, so when I bought mine I asked the owner why he hadn't fitted one... simple reason: from main road to his house was a twisty narrow 10mph housing estate. There's your 30 seconds.
In my case from either road that I choose to get home to, I have nasty 1-5mph speedhumps which if you're not slow enough scrape on my lowered scoob
. Again I have my 30 seconds.
In truth I don't drive the car hard anyway
In my case from either road that I choose to get home to, I have nasty 1-5mph speedhumps which if you're not slow enough scrape on my lowered scoob
. Again I have my 30 seconds. In truth I don't drive the car hard anyway
29 April 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Don't be so petty.
29 April 2010 | 07:24 PM
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Who`s being petty. If they were needed they would have them. Iv owned turbo scoobs for the last 12 years and iv never found the need for one.
29 April 2010 | 07:38 PM
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It's not necessarily a 'need' - it's a creature comfort, like electric windows or power steering. They save you time and are a convenience. Of course you can run your car without one - it's just 10x easier to drive wherever you're going, get out and walk away while the car sorts itself out instead of sitting there waiting before turning it off.
30 April 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Ridiculous - the function of a turbo timer is not to cool the turbo, it is to keep it lubricated while the blades are still spinning. Damage to the turbo is caused by turning the ignition off after a run because the moment you do so, oil and water are drawn back to the sump. The problem lies in the blades of the turbo still spinning when the oil is no longer present, which causes drag.
A turbo timer certainly is not a waste of money, always invest in one for a turbocharged car.
A turbo timer certainly is not a waste of money, always invest in one for a turbocharged car.
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