importance of a turbo timer

[ardevas09]

as my turbo project is nearing completion, rather, as soon as i finish paying it off so i can get it. (layaway custom kit at my shop... i'm so poor) how important is it that i get a turbo timer with it, because it's not coming with one as of right now.

[Gr3nd3l]

it keeps oil from coking in the turbo. You dont need one just before you shut your car off let it idle for a couple minutes.

[ardevas09]

thank you sir

[Gr3nd3l]

no prob

[hectorcuper]

it keeps oil from coking in the turbo. You dont need one just before you shut your car off let it idle for a couple minutes.

Hi mom, hi dad.
Hi sonn.
Why are you staying in the car? your coffee will get cold.
It's to stop oil from coking in my turbo mom.
Why would that ever happpen sonn?
it's because i don't use synthetic oil, specially designed for turbo engines dad.

Seriously though, iff you just keep your engine under 3000 rpm for the last mile or so, it won't be a problem.
And iff you use synthetic oil (best to buy oil designed for turbo cars) it won't be a problem at all.

[Gr3nd3l]

that will work to

[ardevas09]

Hi mom, hi dad.
Hi sonn.
Why are you staying in the car? your coffee will get cold.
It's to stop oil from coking in my turbo mom.
Why would that ever happpen sonn?
it's because i don't use synthetic oil, specially designed for turbo engines dad.

Seriously though, iff you just keep your engine under 3000 rpm for the last mile or so, it won't be a problem.
And iff you use synthetic oil (best to buy oil designed for turbo cars) it won't be a problem at all.

ok, i know that joke was mildly at my expense, but that was really funny! anyway, i use synthetic anyway... mobile1 FTW! i just don't wanna mess anything up... it's my first turbo set up, and i'm stoked, and after all this time of working long hours and restricting my food and party intake to pay for this, i'll just snap if i fuck it up because i don't know what's going on

[hectorcuper]

ok, i know that joke was mildly at my expense, but that was really funny! anyway, i use synthetic anyway... mobile1 FTW! i just don't wanna mess anything up... it's my first turbo set up, and i'm stoked, and after all this time of working long hours and restricting my food and party intake to pay for this, i'll just snap if i fuck it up because i don't know what's going on


I get your point, plus they do look cool, makes other people wonder what's under the hood ;)

[ardevas09]

if you have a timer on your dash, people shouldn't have to wonder, they should know... shouldn't they?

[Gr3nd3l]

i work with a guy who has a turbo timer in his stock crx

[RandysSOHC]

turbo timers RULE THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!.....lol j/k

[Gr3nd3l]

he seems to think it will help the life of his already very tired a6

[RandysSOHC]

he seems to think it will help the life of his already very tired a6

where'd you get the a6 from?
try a y8....& stated that the turbo is almost complete,
I wouldn't think that its tired at all!!!!
its just the beginning...
(mostly when its helping the turbo....not the motor)

[CrazyConscious]

I paid like $20 shipped for my cheapo turbo timer off e-bay...works like a charm...

[myHonda1]

$20 aint bad...whats the brand name?

[Gr3nd3l]

where'd you get the a6 from?
try a y8....& stated that the turbo is almost complete,
I wouldn't think that its tired at all!!!!
its just the beginning...
(mostly when its helping the turbo....not the motor)



i was talking about the guy i work with not this guy. go up a couple posts

[RandysSOHC]

i was talking about the guy i work with not this guy. go up a couple posts

ok....I see it,the stock crx part.
I was just looking for the a6 part...mybad:hammer:

& also for:
myHonda1

(quote:"$20 aint bad...whats the brand name?")

its a new brand on the shelf we call "ebay".....lol..j/k

[myHonda1]

& also for:
myHonda1

(quote:"$20 aint bad...whats the brand name?")

its a new brand on the shelf we call "ebay".....lol..j/k

does it say ebay on it too...lol!

[RandysSOHC]

does it say ebay on it too...lol!

no....lol....really like a no name brand...check'em out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-TURBO-TIMER-CIVIC-ACCORD-CRX-DEL-SOL-PRELUDE-S2000_W0QQitemZ320012982089QQihZ011QQcategoryZ3374 2QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

&:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-DIGITAL-FULL-AUTO-TURBO-TIMER-CIVIC-INTEGRA-S2000_W0QQitemZ220013533116QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3374 2QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I also plan on getting one....as long as it does the job,everythings o.k with me

[Gr3nd3l]

thats the same one i have except diffrent color. No complaints here

[98_4drCivic]

i have a Greddy full auto timer because i got it for cheap...but I guess I really don't need it. If you're going to get a boost controller and want a turbo timer, go with a Greddy profec B. ;)

[myHonda1]

cool man!...i like the second one better...rep4u for a good find

[Bizzar]

I had one of those ebay ones too works perfect. I no longer need it as my car alarm has a turbo timer in it :) It not only helps your turbo, it helps the engine too. Where do you think that hot oil came from? the motor? Noo the turbo heats it up more than the engine. Warm oil from engine ---> turbo, turbo heats it up even more----> back into engine----> hot oil into turbo, heats it up even more---> baking oil. You get the idea.

Everyone said just sit in your car for a few minutes...has never had to do it they are internet reading junkies. I took that advise and the following week, I ordered a timer off ebay ffffffffuck that. Sit in the car and wait HAHAHAH.

[Slowhatch]

I had one of those ebay ones too works perfect. I no longer need it as my car alarm has a turbo timer in it :) It not only helps your turbo, it helps the engine too. Where do you think that hot oil came from? the motor? Noo the turbo heats it up more than the engine. Warm oil from engine ---> turbo, turbo heats it up even more----> back into engine----> hot oil into turbo, heats it up even more---> baking oil. You get the idea.

Everyone said just sit in your car for a few minutes...has never had to do it they are internet reading junkies. I took that advise and the following week, I ordered a timer off ebay ffffffffuck that. Sit in the car and wait HAHAHAH.
yeah its a pain in the ass. especially when you have to take a shit or something, your like damn you turbo!

[areskzc]

I'm going turbo very soon too and I never planned to get a turbo timer but I wonder if I install a oil cooler... will this stabilize the oil temp and also avoid wait time to have it cooled down before shut off?

Just throwing an idea.

[hectorcuper]

I'm going turbo very soon too and I never planned to get a turbo timer but I wonder if I install a oil cooler... will this stabilize the oil temp and also avoid wait time to have it cooled down before shut off?

Just throwing an idea.

Well that is what they are made for, i think :p

[areskzc]

Well that is what they are made for, i think :p

more directly: Does an Oil cooler replace the need of a turbo timer or the cooling idle time at all?

[rattmann316]

a lot of aftermarket alarms (with remote start at least) have them. i have a viper 791xv. i also installed one of those into a buddy of mines srt4 and it works pretty good...i can also set it for 1-15minutes with my bitwriter. just a thought...killing 2 or 3 birds with one stone.

[areskzc]

i have a Greddy full auto timer because i got it for cheap...but I guess I really don't need it. If you're going to get a boost controller and want a turbo timer, go with a Greddy profec B. ;)

Are you saying that Profec b II is a turbo boost controller AND turbo timer or do you recommend it WITH a turbotimer?

[konigcivic]

just drive normal for the last mile home. no need for a turbo timer.

[Slowhatch]

more directly: Does an Oil cooler replace the need of a turbo timer or the cooling idle time at all?
maybe. but look at the cost of an oil cooler compared to a turbo timer. oil coolers are meant for auto-x and engines that run at high rpm's a lot (no 15 seconds or less at the strip isnt enough high rpm time to justify an oil cooler)

[imlost]

http://www.d-series.org/forums/showthread.php?t=48701

here you go. kill two birds with one radiator!:alky:

[GO-AUTOWORKS]

more directly: Does an Oil cooler replace the need of a turbo timer or the cooling idle time at all?

To answer your question, no it doesn't. An oil cooler does just as the name suggests, keeps the oil at a lower temp when ran hard for extensive amounts of time. It'll work fine with a turbo timer, but doesn't do the same thing or illiminate the "need" for a timer. I said "need" because the timer isnt needed, it's a convenience.

Using synthetic oil does not illimnate the "need" for a timer. You still need a cool down period with synthetic oil.

The obviouse, if you don't mind sitting in your car for a few seconds or a few minutes after driving then a timer is not needed. You can baby the car, keep the RPMs down and out of boost, for the last minute or so and sit for just a few seconds when parked and do the same thing as a timer.

A turbo timers general purpose is to allow your turbo to cool off properly when you stop the car by feeding it a steady stream of fresh oil under regular idle load pressure; which should help prevent coking of the bearings.

[konigcivic]

The obviouse, if you don't mind sitting in your car for a few seconds or a few minutes after driving then a timer is not needed. You can baby the car, keep the RPMs down and out of boost, for the last minute or so and sit for just a few seconds when parked and do the same thing as a timer.

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if you dont drive hard for the last mile you dont need to sit in the car for a few seconds or minutes.

i never heard of factory turbo cars saying sit in your car for a few minutes after you drive it.

the only reason i can see for myself for a turbo timer is your late for something, bust ass getting there and have no time to wait. other wise just drive nice for a mile.

[CrazyConscious]

no....lol....really like a no name brand...check'em out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-TURBO-TIMER-CIVIC-ACCORD-CRX-DEL-SOL-PRELUDE-S2000_W0QQitemZ320012982089QQihZ011QQcategoryZ3374 2QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

&:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-DIGITAL-FULL-AUTO-TURBO-TIMER-CIVIC-INTEGRA-S2000_W0QQitemZ220013533116QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3374 2QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I also plan on getting one....as long as it does the job,everythings o.k with me
Sorry about the slow response i was on vacation. I've got the one in the second link posted

[ryan89crx]

I had one of those ebay ones too works perfect. I no longer need it as my car alarm has a turbo timer in it :) It not only helps your turbo, it helps the engine too. Where do you think that hot oil came from? the motor? Noo the turbo heats it up more than the engine. Warm oil from engine ---> turbo, turbo heats it up even more----> back into engine----> hot oil into turbo, heats it up even more---> baking oil. You get the idea.

Everyone said just sit in your car for a few minutes...has never had to do it they are internet reading junkies. I took that advise and the following week, I ordered a timer off ebay ffffffffuck that. Sit in the car and wait HAHAHAH.ive never once let my car cool down before shutting it off..

what are you doing most of the time before you shut your car off?? cruising! which creates the same amount of heat as idling.

unless you are raping the shit out of your motor, then immediately shutting it off instead of just driving, you dont need a turbo timer. who boosts into their driveway? into parking lots? if you are driving normal, there is no need. why do you think factory cars dont come with them? because they arent boosted until shutoff.

just dont be boosting and then immediately shutting the car off and you wont have any problems.