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Turbo Timer. Need one?
Posted by Robert Davis (more from Robert Davis) on Sun, 10 Dec 2000 09:42:45
In Reply to: More on Turbo Timer, RACR9KT, Sun, 10 Dec 2000 03:18:17
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I can't proffer any experiences with these timers, but would doubt that you really need one. You didn't state what model 9K you own, i.e. whether an oil- or water-cooled turbo is installed in the car, but you are contemplating a boost increase only up to the level of a stock Aero.
Using a common-sense approach to cool-downs will probably provide ample shut-down protection for your turbo bearing and motor oil. If you don't have a water-cooled turbo, you'll have to impose a more concerted effort toward cool-downs, however. As for my '95 Aero, unless I'm spooling up the turbo frequently and am ready to shut down soon thereafter, I don't practice much in the way of cool-down procedure. E.g., If I'm tooling down I-10 at 80 mph in the summer and immediately pull off for a pit stop, I will allow it to spin and cool down for a minute or two before shutting the engine down. Additionally, using synthetic oil will help greatly in its ability to resist oxidation induced by the hot turbo bearing.
If you use a common-sense approach to driving and a good full-synthetic oil, your turbo should last the life of the car, without a timer.
Posts in this Thread:
- More on Turbo Timer, RACR9KT, Sun, 10 Dec 2000 03:18:17
- Porsche 944 Turbo, Chuck P, Mon, 11 Dec 2000 08:06:39
- I have one, Alex2SAABs, Mon, 11 Dec 2000 07:06:09
- I won't get in on the dispute, but what I will say,,,,,,,, steveC in BC, Sun, 10 Dec 2000 21:52:18
- Turbo Timer. Need one?, Robert Davis, Sun, 10 Dec 2000 09:42:45 <-- Viewing This Message
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