Do I need a turbo timer?

[darb]

I used to own a 93 Mazda RX-7 twin turbo. Turbo timer was a nice addition to help preserve turbo life. Do GN's T's need turbo timers? Gets unbeievably hot under the hood, so I wans't sure about the turbo timers for these cars. I dont see anyone who uses one. Please explain. Thanks

 

[Black Car]

IMO you don't need one. Just allow the engine to idle as you are coming in to stop the car or let it idle for a couple of minutes after you stop.
If you want something that is really good then get the 12 volt pre & post lube system. Around $450+ from Summit. It pre lubes the turbo & engine before you activate the starter and will pump oil to the turbo & engine for up to 7 minutes (adjustable) after you turn the key to off.

Most just let the engine idle for a couple of minutes if they have been rawhiding the car.

Gary

 

[azgn]

you need a turbo timer like a bad hangover...

we're talkn' 'merican iron here....more specifically GM (baseball, apple pie & Chebbys)

these vehicles are designed to self destruct in 3 yrs and one day or 36,001 miles, whatever comes first

anything you do to inhibit such, will be considered unAmerican and ricer

actually, a "turbo timer" would be a waste of $$....lotsa TR's running around with 100K miles on the turbo

spend your money on something useful, like a nice trunk mounted wing

 

[fly89gta]

Originally posted by azgn
you need a turbo timer like a bad hangover...

we're talkn' 'merican iron here....more specifically GM (baseball, apple pie & Chebbys)

these vehicles are designed to self destruct in 3 yrs and one day or 36,001 miles, whatever comes first

anything you do to inhibit such, will be considered unAmerican and ricer

actually, a "turbo timer" would be a waste of $$....lotsa TR's running around with 100K miles on the turbo

spend your money on something useful, like a nice trunk mounted wing

whoah, who pissed in your cornflakes?

 

[NoNos38]

Originally posted by azgn


spend your money on something useful, like a nice trunk mounted wing [/B]

LOL..

 

[Roc87]

Once you park, wait to shut off the car until you roll up the windows! They are usually incredibly slow, so there's your timer