Turbo timer is it useful?

[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

[the evil twin]

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

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

[ThomasWatson]

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

[ThomasWatson]

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

[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.

[Hodge]

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.

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.

[Sir Roofy]

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

[Sir Roofy]

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.

x2 on this

[FNQGU]

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.

[threedogs]

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.

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"