Turbo timer is it useful?

I have a turbo timer I purchased online just wondering if it's worth installing as I do a shit load of driving

Also what wires would I probe into to install it so it works

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Originally Posted by ThomasWatson

I have a turbo timer I purchased online just wondering if it's worth installing as I do a shit load of driving

Also what wires would I probe into to install it so it works

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Almost all Turbo Timers are illegal in most, maybe all states (just so you know). Having said that I tend to use mine a fair bit.

Installing it yourself isn't a bad idea so you can bypass it if it goes U/S. We had one of our clubbies get his electrics flooded and he had to limp to civilisation to get a sparkie to bypass it. The vehicle would only run as long as the timer was set then stall.

sorry I haven't done one myself so can't help with the wiring

I can't say I have ever seen a cop fine some one for using a timer lol

I want to fit it as I drive long distances and would like the piece of mind that I'm doing my best to keep the turbo healthy

fit up a pyro gauge, EGT, Then just ease off the throttle the last part of your trip and shut the car off once they temps are under 200.

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Originally Posted by meh

fit up a pyro gauge, EGT, Then just ease off the throttle the last part of your trip and shut the car off once they temps are under 200.

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Exactly what I do. I have a T time sitting on the bench, but never installed it. I just take it easy for the last 5 minutes of drive, then sit on the car once the needle is on or under the 200 mark. Generally within minutes.

This is the best way of doing it and you know its off

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Originally Posted by meh

fit up a pyro gauge, egt, then just ease off the throttle the last part of your trip and shut the car off once they temps are under 200.

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x2 on this

I've got one fitted up in my truck but aside from testing it, have never found the need to use it. That said, the Garrett GT35 is water-cooled and most reckon it doesn't need a Turbo Timer anyway. EGT's on the big Chev don't seem to get very high unless really giving it a boot-full, and then the drop pretty quickly as soon as you let your foot off anyway.

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Originally Posted by meh

fit up a pyro gauge, EGT, Then just ease off the throttle the last part of your trip and shut the car off once they temps are under 200.

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I wouldn't waste my money on one, common sense is better here, if country driving just let it idle while others have a "PIT STOP"