Going back to the turbo timer.

Is that really necessary? I wonder if the manufacture would let the car be sold like this knowing that there is a potential problem.


I am with Evosoul, I would not do anything to harm the longevity of my engine.

That brings me to a different subject. how much life can I expect from the Evo's engine?

thanks,

 

"Volk white TE37's 17" or white Enkei 5 spoke WRC Tarmac Evo wheels (which is lighter??) "

Otaking....dont get either, go with the volk C28N's, they are the lightest rims and they look very unique and good....especially on an EVO.

 

fred, anyone with any experience/knowledge with turbo engines would tell you that a turbo timer is almost the first thing you put into a stock turbo car. that or sitting out in your car after you get home for a couple minutes to let the turbine spool down...

actually when i first learnt bout the car i asked the same question, if its good for the car, why didnt the company put it in before they sold it. well simply put i'm gonna say cost, labor, warranty, but can anyone else with better knowledge answer that Q?

hey but dun forget, honda still has rear drum brakes, almost all cars still uses rubber bushings, Evos have solid disc brakes... i guess why? $$$$$$

anyways sorry bout going so OT

 

Going back to the turbo timer.

Is that really necessary? I wonder if the manufacture would let the car be sold like this knowing that there is a potential problem.


I am with Evosoul, I would not do anything to harm the longevity of my engine.

That brings me to a different subject. how much life can I expect from the Evo's engine?

thanks,

 

You dont really need a turbo timer.
Just sit in your car and let it idle for 1 minute before turning it off.

The wrx doesnt require a turbo timer and Subaru of America says you dont need one either. The new turbos are pretty decent. I think the old ones are the ones that really need the extra time to cool down.

 

With all the talk about a turbo timer, I'm gonna have to be there to watch the car come off the truck or else I'll be worried that some stupid salesman took it out for a joyride and turn it off right after parking again.

 

It has nothing to do with the turbo. It has to do with what happens to the oil inside the turbo. The turbo itself can take EXTREME heat, even to the point of glowing red. The key is keeping the oil circulating. When you turn the car off the oil stops circulating and this is where the problem lies. The oil temp in the turbo rises beyond what it was designed for. Under normal driving conditions you don't really need to idle your car extra, but it never hurts. The turbo timer can act as a guarantee to the longevity to the life of your turbo. You can accomplish the same result without one, you just have to be a patient man.

 

I hear you. That's why I will only buy a new turbo charged car with the least amount of miles on it if there is more then one avialable in the lot. If you can test drive more then one Evo back to back and if one of them has a slightly louder whining sound coming from the turbo, take the other car.

 

What about cost?

Can one install one of those by himself?

thanks

 

well if you have the specific knowledge, you probably can install it urself, but then if you have a security system/alarm you probably should leave it to professionals who have done such an installation because they have to do something to delay the security system until the turbo timer turns off the engine and the security system would engage automatically..

ur lookin at 40 minutes labor (probably less) and a decent manual auto timer (does not self-adjust depending on how hard u have driven ur car) costs in around 50, an automatic could go up to the 150 range.

 

Why do you US guys love turbo timers????

The best person to know how hard and fast you have driven your car is you and not some electronic device. At the end of the day, if you go for a hard drive or a lot of highway driving then all you have to do is spend the last few minutes drive to your house or destination driving below 3,000 rpm and then when you park up, let it idle for 30 secs and switch off. It's not really difficult is it????

Also, some insurance companies in the UK are no longer allowing the use of turbo timers because it effectively makes the car easier to steal in that the turbo timer needs to be wired to the ignition and so it's an easy job to hot wire the car from the timer.

Just my thoughts on the subject

Andy

 

I have decided that after a recent trip to the track, I will not be ugrading my car anymore. There is only one thing my car needs now and that is a better driver.

Would appreciate recommendations for driving/racing schools.

 

3171,
I am whit you. The first thing I'll do this summer is to learn how to properly utilize this car. Write to KK, I think he has some good info on track events and schools.

Good luck!!

 

I don't know how well they work, but you could get a full auto turbo timer, a FATT. I know Blitz makes them, i don't know if any one else does or not.

FATT would be one of the first things I would do.
I.C.E. would be almost the last thing I did to my car.
electronic boost controller, apex s-afc, flywheel, intake, exhaust...all the usual things after the engine is broken in.