Turbo timer

[mozzandherb]

Is a turbo timer really necessary? I will be runnig my car at the track this summer, will that make a difference of whether I should get one or not

[Rusty]

If its just going to be a track car you won't really need one (as far as I know). All the timer does is keep the car running so the oil can drain out.

If this is also going to be your DD and a track car than I would say get one if you don't want to let your car sit at idle for a min or so before you shut it off and get out.

From what i've learned its basically a convenience thing.

[Dep22build]

A timer is definately worth having.... When your car idles It is meant to keep your oil from cooking itself to the inside of your engine by allowing it to cool down before you turn the car off this will also extend the life of your cars engine so its definately worth it

[xwade01]

The turbo timer IS infact a great thing to have. As far as Dep22build says he's right, but forgot one thing. Another main reason why it's good to have these when turbo'd is because it allows the turbo to cool down before shutting the car off. A lot of turbo's go bad just because the majority of people just shut their car off right away when they get done driving it. That allows for a major cool down in the turbo, and when it's very hot and cooled down too fast a lot of cracking can occur. When the turbo sits to idle it's cooling down slowly, and therefore you have a healthy turbo day by day!

[f20aaccordturbo]

u dont need it, its just like rusty says, convenience thing just stay in your car anxd let it idle thats wut i do even if im late to work. heheh a min late is fine. my girlfrn says "fuk do u have to chill in the car" and i say "hell yeah"