Ebay Turbo Timers

[t3chtun3r]

I was browsing around ebay to look around for turbo timers and found many knock offs and no name brands. But if I were to install one in my car could it possibly damage my car or cause trouble compared to a brand name turbo timer?

I don't have turbo in my car. I just want it so it can cool down my engine after a drive.

[Phantomhp]

I wouldn't say they would act any different than a name brand. Main thing to see is if they have the easy to hook up connection that the name brands have.

Are you getting it to cool your engine or turbo?

If it is for the turbo and it is water cooled then it isn't as needed as a turbo that isn't.

Mike

[t3chtun3r]

I just want it to cool down the engine. Thnx for the info though, I will likely buy one now.

[DilutedImage]

If your engine is getting hot enough to require a post-drive cool-down period, then you need to fix your cooling system. There is no reason for your engine to get that hot. Turbo timers are used on turbo systems because of the extreme temperatures that a turbo sees during hard driving; the concern is the turbo itself, rather than the engine. .. In my opinion, having a turbo timer on a n/a car would just make you look like a poser. Unless you've got some other great reason for it??

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[NAiL05]

Getting a turbo timer is a nice item to have for a boosted vehicle especially if you love to run your car hard. Second if you put a boost controller on an NA vehicle you deserve to be hung for doing such a thing.

[t3chtun3r]

hahaha hung? wow~ I dont want to look like a poser. well I was just concerned about the engine being so old thinking that more summer days would kill it faster. I guess I wont get it anymore, dont want to hassle with the wires.

[DilutedImage]

Though it probably doesn't need it, if you're just looking to keep your engine a little cooler, then just wire a switch to the the cooling fan. Then, you could turn it on as you see fit.

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p.s. Haha, "hung" is a little harsh! lol ...

[t3chtun3r]

Hmmmm really, I remember a thread mentioning something like that. Im guessing all you do is look for the fan wire located around the engine bay and then splice it, extend the wires, and hook em up to a switch. If this is correct, then maybe I'll make a DIY for it.

[DilutedImage]

There's several ways to do it. You could hotwire the fan to a switch, and remove it from it's existing circuit (requiring the switch to turn it on/off). A better way would be to splice into it with another relay though, without disabling the relay it's already on. And an even better way would be to wire a 'trigger' wire into the existing relay, by splicing into the loom, below the engine-bay fuse panel. And unless you plan to rewire the circuit to have a 'negative trigger', then you'd better be sure to put a fuse in your new circuit. .. If you plan to write a DIY on it, then be sure to do your homework first. Otherwise, you'll have several pages of debates regarding the 'correct' way of doing it, and it's value will quickly be outweighed by the inconvenience. ..
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[DilutedImage]

If you're looking for the fan wires, the plug is right near the bottom of your coolant overflow reservoir.

[t3chtun3r]

Well I like the relay idea, it seems alot easier then the negative trigger and positive trigger??? Don't understand it at all? But I will be doing some research on relays and have a post up to show the fan switch(hopefully). Thnx for the help.