Why a turbo timer is NOT useless
I think the turbo timer goes back to the 1980's when synthetic oils were not widely used. The problem then with hot shut down was oil coking in the bearings with low quality conventional oil. I believe synthetic oils were developed initially for jet engines so the bearings would be adequately protected during normal high temperature operation.
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^ Sludge is a result of poor maintenance and does more damage while the car is running then when it is stopped. Good oil doesn't congeal and the reason the oil feed line is on top and the return line is on the bottom is to prevent pooling. Also note that when you start your car every morning that you don't hear a grinding from your turbo while it waits for oil to be pumped to it because it was BONE dry from it burning all the oil out of it. No its still lubricated and good to go because its a well built system designed to stay lubricated for the next time you go to start it (Not picking on you "wingless" just saying.).
Whats funny is simply the amount of people who have bought into this tom foolery.
This isn't an argument where people are trying to convince you and there's facts for both sides and in the end no one knows for sure, and everyone walks away none the brighter. No you are straight out being informed maybe for the first time or the hundredth time... the turbo timer is a ricer mod and does not have magical powers. You don't need tornado intake inserts, automatic shift chips, specialty labeled bottles of race car 50/50 methanol (windshield de-icer), electric turbos, turbo timers, or any of that other cheap eBay crap that the rest of us have known for years was garbage.
If you have a turbo timer, that's cool. If you have a turbo timer and think it has magical powers, that's a little less cool. If you have a turbo timer and are actively trying to argue with twenty plus year mechanics, a few real speed shop owners that came in here and /lol'ed, some active race car drivers, and at least one or two engineers well then you sir may be a little confused and might want to open your eyes a bit. Just saying, with love.
If you want to improve your turbos cooling look at things that truly work, stuff like improving your cars oil'ing and water systems.
Whats funny is simply the amount of people who have bought into this tom foolery.
This isn't an argument where people are trying to convince you and there's facts for both sides and in the end no one knows for sure, and everyone walks away none the brighter. No you are straight out being informed maybe for the first time or the hundredth time... the turbo timer is a ricer mod and does not have magical powers. You don't need tornado intake inserts, automatic shift chips, specialty labeled bottles of race car 50/50 methanol (windshield de-icer), electric turbos, turbo timers, or any of that other cheap eBay crap that the rest of us have known for years was garbage.
If you have a turbo timer, that's cool. If you have a turbo timer and think it has magical powers, that's a little less cool. If you have a turbo timer and are actively trying to argue with twenty plus year mechanics, a few real speed shop owners that came in here and /lol'ed, some active race car drivers, and at least one or two engineers well then you sir may be a little confused and might want to open your eyes a bit. Just saying, with love.
If you want to improve your turbos cooling look at things that truly work, stuff like improving your cars oil'ing and water systems.
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A turbo timer isn't useless because....
a) You get an extra cool light in your car at night
b) Some can be used as a volt meter
c) Some as shift lights
d) You are really cool when the guy in the 7-11 parking lot says "hey, you left your car running"
e) as previously posted, if you get two... basically it'll get you laid
f) the TT harness makes it easy to install just about all other electronics as it gives you a great source of Const. bat. and ACC power!
a) You get an extra cool light in your car at night
b) Some can be used as a volt meter
c) Some as shift lights
d) You are really cool when the guy in the 7-11 parking lot says "hey, you left your car running"
e) as previously posted, if you get two... basically it'll get you laid
f) the TT harness makes it easy to install just about all other electronics as it gives you a great source of Const. bat. and ACC power!
Oh. So you think mitsu would warranty your turbo if you tell them you rally race your car every weekend, 
. if mitsu built the evo for racing, then every parts on the car should be warranty under racing conditions. good luck with that. as stated by someone else, they probably don't come with from the factory due to liability reason.
I don't know how a rally event is setup but I instruct and often have to jump right into a students car as soon as I pull i of the track. I do try to time my session and come in early in those cases but sometimes I do forget. i have to admit that i don't see a lot of turbo timers at the race track either, but those guys have the budget to replace turbos two to three times a year. i'm just a poor boy racer, so i like to take care of my equipment
. if mitsu built the evo for racing, then every parts on the car should be warranty under racing conditions. good luck with that. as stated by someone else, they probably don't come with from the factory due to liability reason.I don't know how a rally event is setup but I instruct and often have to jump right into a students car as soon as I pull i of the track. I do try to time my session and come in early in those cases but sometimes I do forget. i have to admit that i don't see a lot of turbo timers at the race track either, but those guys have the budget to replace turbos two to three times a year. i'm just a poor boy racer, so i like to take care of my equipment
Ok, you need a turbo timer, and I actually have one also
If you have a water cooled turbo I'd say no. If you use really good oil and change it often, AND have decent oil cooling, I'd say no. But it also doesn't hurt to follow the procedures outlined by the guys who engineered it from the get go. But at the Track, deff let it run a few minutes with some air blowing at it.
There are some cars where the oil does sit and cook in the turbo\ return line, not due to poor maintenance. The AWW, AEB, etc.. 1.8T's, were notorious for that. Which created HUGE sludging issues. When I was a tech and owned a 1.8T myself, I often saw this on many of our customer cars. - Just sayin. 
. I'm not saying we need them for our cars.
My car came with one, part of the proximity alarm, and remote start. I have no complaints. There are times where it comes in handy, like others stated. "Run inside to grab something and run out quick." Also, most turbo timers shut off if you apply the breaks at any point in time. I don't use mine half the time honestly.
. I'm not saying we need them for our cars. My car came with one, part of the proximity alarm, and remote start. I have no complaints. There are times where it comes in handy, like others stated. "Run inside to grab something and run out quick." Also, most turbo timers shut off if you apply the breaks at any point in time. I don't use mine half the time honestly.
I thought they were worthless for my turbo car back in 1996, and still feel the same today. I figure the last few blocks before I get home is plenty to cool the car down, so I just drive it easy the last few blocks. At the track I cruise around the paddock for a few minutes then I let it idle for 10 min or so.
Worthless.
Mitsubishi DID offer a warranty on these cars. So in light of their warranty they would have thrown in a roughly $70-150 little electronic gizmo to save them lots of warranty money in the long run. Think about it.
They may not be the brightest or the best but they understand saving themselves money. Trust me.
Mitsubishi DID offer a warranty on these cars. So in light of their warranty they would have thrown in a roughly $70-150 little electronic gizmo to save them lots of warranty money in the long run. Think about it.
They may not be the brightest or the best but they understand saving themselves money. Trust me.
the thread title says Turbo Timer but real argument is weather there are any ill effects on the turbo if you shut the car down immediately after a HARD RUN. i think the consensus that it's a good idea to let the turbo cool down after a hard run, either by slowing down before you get to your destination, sit in the car and wait, or use turbo timer and walk away. i don't think a turbo timer is necessary for daily driving because you're never pushing the car that hard for extended period and shutting the car off right away. some people have other uses for it as mentioned above. i use the volt meter to display wideband on mine.
bottom line is, your car your money. do what you want.
bottom line is, your car your money. do what you want.