turbo timers...or no turbo timers

GM991 · 01-16-2002, 07:03 AM

Hi new to the I.
I was wondering if anyone could give me there opinion on weather I should put a turbo timer on my new WRX.
Pro's and con's????
Thanks

GM991

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SubEd · 01-16-2002, 07:13 AM

Welcome.

You'll find the "search" button helpful for questions like this. It's been debated quite a bit.

Subaru says you don't need one. I let it run a little before shutting it down.

Search link here.

GM991 · 01-16-2002, 07:25 AM

Thanks
I will do a search

I guess I would like to know the long term effects on the turbo of NOT having a TT on the car and just shutting it off

andywrx · 01-16-2002, 09:59 AM

GM991, like SubEd said, you'll find answers to your questions (and
a ton more info) through a search.

Here's a brief recap (run the search to get more opinions/info):
Turbo timer helps the turbo cool down by letting your car idle
after you leave it. Basically, it keeps the oil running through the
turbo, letting it cool down, and not over-cook and get sludgy.
However, a Subaru tech/pr person sent an email to someone
explaining why that is not needed (TT are popular on other
turbo'd cars), it has something to do with water evaporating
after the car is shut off, and that cooling down the turbo.

Many will tell you not to bother, others will tell you that you need
it. From my perspective, it can't hurt, and my TT is also a boost
gauge, so it solves 2 problems for me.

good luck...

GM991 · 01-16-2002, 10:16 AM

Could you get me a link were you bought the TT/ boost gauge

Thanks for the input

andywrx · 01-16-2002, 01:42 PM

sure - i got the boost gauge/tt at http://www.defi-shop.com/index.html

however, as their site says, they don't sell them online. you
should be able to get them through a shop that sells other
defi products, and i know another person was selling the same
thing in the i-club classifieds (i'd try one of the vendors in
the vendor class forum if you want to buy a new one).

there are other tt combos, like tt and boost controller, or
tt and 0-60/1/4 mile counter, something like that...

01-16-2002, 07:03 AM	#1
GM991 Scooby Newbie Member#: 14257 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Boston Vehicle: 2002 WRX SILVER	turbo timers...or no turbo timers Hi new to the I. I was wondering if anyone could give me there opinion on weather I should put a turbo timer on my new WRX. Pro's and con's???? Thanks GM991 * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

01-16-2002, 07:25 AM	#3
GM991 Scooby Newbie Member#: 14257 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Boston Vehicle: 2002 WRX SILVER	thanks Thanks I will do a search I guess I would like to know the long term effects on the turbo of NOT having a TT on the car and just shutting it off Last edited by GM991; 01-16-2002 at 07:31 AM.

01-16-2002, 10:16 AM	#5
GM991 Scooby Newbie Member#: 14257 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Boston Vehicle: 2002 WRX SILVER	thanks Could you get me a link were you bought the TT/ boost gauge Thanks for the input

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01-16-2002, 07:13 AM	#2
SubEd Scooby Guru Member#: 717 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC	Welcome. You'll find the "search" button helpful for questions like this. It's been debated quite a bit. Subaru says you don't need one. I let it run a little before shutting it down. Search link here.

01-16-2002, 09:59 AM	#4
andywrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 10355 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Melbourne, FL Vehicle: 2008 Honda Element Black	GM991, like SubEd said, you'll find answers to your questions (and a ton more info) through a search. Here's a brief recap (run the search to get more opinions/info): Turbo timer helps the turbo cool down by letting your car idle after you leave it. Basically, it keeps the oil running through the turbo, letting it cool down, and not over-cook and get sludgy. However, a Subaru tech/pr person sent an email to someone explaining why that is not needed (TT are popular on other turbo'd cars), it has something to do with water evaporating after the car is shut off, and that cooling down the turbo. Many will tell you not to bother, others will tell you that you need it. From my perspective, it can't hurt, and my TT is also a boost gauge, so it solves 2 problems for me. good luck...

01-16-2002, 01:42 PM	#6
andywrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 10355 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Melbourne, FL Vehicle: 2008 Honda Element Black	sure - i got the boost gauge/tt at http://www.defi-shop.com/index.html however, as their site says, they don't sell them online. you should be able to get them through a shop that sells other defi products, and i know another person was selling the same thing in the i-club classifieds (i'd try one of the vendors in the vendor class forum if you want to buy a new one). there are other tt combos, like tt and boost controller, or tt and 0-60/1/4 mile counter, something like that...