Turbo Timer pointless?
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Turbo Timer pointless?
Okay so I drive an SS/SC and i put a timer on it....it does what it's supposed to however the auto lock feature in the car and the fact that the stereo system stays on until the driver side door is opened after the engine shuts off completely defeats the purpose of putting a timer in ur car. As soon as i shut off the engine my doors unlock, the timer goes and the engine keeps running. so i get out and because my engine is still running my stereo doesn't shut off, then i shut and lock my doors again. but when the 30 seconds or however long it's set to is up the engine shuts off and the doors unlock again, then i have to open my door to turn my stereo off. So in the end I stand around waiting for the timer to finish what its doing so i can do my normal stuff and lock up the car. My question for you guys is, is there a way to disable the autolock system and the stereo staying on til the door opens? because if not then there is really no point in installing a turbo timer on the cobalt. Lemme know ppl please
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Okay so I drive an SS/SC and i put a timer on it....it does what it's supposed to however the auto lock feature in the car and the fact that the stereo system stays on until the driver side door is opened after the engine shuts off completely defeats the purpose of putting a timer in ur car. As soon as i shut off the engine my doors unlock, the timer goes and the engine keeps running. so i get out and because my engine is still running my stereo doesn't shut off, then i shut and lock my doors again. but when the 30 seconds or however long it's set to is up the engine shuts off and the doors unlock again, then i have to open my door to turn my stereo off. So in the end I stand around waiting for the timer to finish what its doing so i can do my normal stuff and lock up the car. My question for you guys is, is there a way to disable the autolock system and the stereo staying on til the door opens? because if not then there is really no point in installing a turbo timer on the cobalt. Lemme know ppl please
But I must say...more electronics ftw.
Especially at night!
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wow it was a simple question ppl relax. it doesn't have to have a turbo to put the timer on it, or does it? is it an absolute requirement? no it's not its supposed to help cool down the car before the engine shuts off, not turbo specific, u could put one on an NA if u wanted. Maybe I'm mistaken but I just put it on because I heard it helped cool the car down, sorry I don't know everything there is to know bout cars, jeez...
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its chill but its called a turbo timer for a reason.. you cant put them on an NA car.. and really shouldnt do it on an s/c car because the s/c spins using pullies and belts... the reason you use a turbo timer on a turbocharged car is becuase a turbo uses exhaust gases... so to cool down the turbo you cool down the engine which cools down the exhuast which cools down the turbo...
the whole point of a turbo timer is to cool down the turbo from the massive heat its subjected to while running. basically preventing it from cracking. There is no heat issue with the charger
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wow it was a simple question ppl relax. it doesn't have to have a turbo to put the timer on it, or does it? is it an absolute requirement? no it's not its supposed to help cool down the car before the engine shuts off, not turbo specific, u could put one on an NA if u wanted. Maybe I'm mistaken but I just put it on because I heard it helped cool the car down, sorry I don't know everything there is to know bout cars, jeez...
Turbo timers are used to cool turbos by circulating coolant (oil or water) thru them after you are done putting load on the engine
On any other car, you're just adding heat to the engine and wasting gas.
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its chill but its called a turbo timer for a reason.. you cant put them on an NA car.. and really shouldnt do it on an s/c car because the s/c spins using pullies and belts... the reason you use a turbo timer on a turbocharged car is becuase a turbo uses exhaust gases... so to cool down the turbo you cool down the engine which cools down the exhuast which cools down the turbo...
Here you go...a turbo timer can be installed on ANY car...just there really isn't a point on most cars.
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http://www.statracing.com/buy/greddy-turbo-timer.asp
Here you go...a turbo timer can be installed on ANY car...just there really isn't a point on most cars.
Here you go...a turbo timer can be installed on ANY car...just there really isn't a point on most cars.
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Most of you guys are about 90% correct when it comes to a turbo timer. Trust me when I say I know what and why you need a turbo timer. Some turbo cars do not need a turbo timer because of the type of turbo and or the system that it runs off of. With my Syclone I need a turbo timer, or I need to keep the truck running after hard turbo use. If I'm just daily driving it and not boosting often I can just shut it off like normal.
A turbo timer will keep oil or water running through the turbo lines so the turbo does not go bad over time. If you don't have one, and you don't let it run after boosting often. The very hot oil/water will just sit inside the lines and your turbo will not cool down. This mainly caused bearings to go bad, but also can lead to cracking or worse.
Moral of the story: If you have a turbo on your car and you want to mod for more HP, you need a turbo timer. If you drive a N/A or supercharged vehicle, you do not need a turbo timer.
A turbo timer will keep oil or water running through the turbo lines so the turbo does not go bad over time. If you don't have one, and you don't let it run after boosting often. The very hot oil/water will just sit inside the lines and your turbo will not cool down. This mainly caused bearings to go bad, but also can lead to cracking or worse.
Moral of the story: If you have a turbo on your car and you want to mod for more HP, you need a turbo timer. If you drive a N/A or supercharged vehicle, you do not need a turbo timer.