XR6ISM ASHA - Anti Stooge Hunter Association Member 535 Member For: 21y 6m 26d Location: Sydney Bronx :) Posted 24/05/04 02:59 AM Share Posted 24/05/04 02:59 AM Hi guys,Just a quick question, have any of you installed a turbo timer on your T?If so, where did you mount it, was it difficult to install it, did you have to connect it to the ECU and how did smartlock react to having the car on when trying to lock?Im still contemplating putting on in but not sure how hard it would be!Im pretty sure it will have to go to a performance place though, the Timer I saw has A/F Ratio, O2 Sensor readings, Battery voltage etc. A bit too complex for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown BA In Your Face Member 6,195 Member For: 21y 9m 28d Gender: Male Location: Peninsula Posted 24/05/04 06:34 AM Share Posted 24/05/04 06:34 AM Hi guys,Just a quick question, have any of you installed a turbo timer on your T?If so, where did you mount it, was it difficult to install it, did you have to connect it to the ECU and how did smartlock react to having the car on when trying to lock?Im still contemplating putting on in but not sure how hard it would be!Im pretty sure it will have to go to a performance place though, the Timer I saw has A/F Ratio, O2 Sensor readings, Battery voltage etc. A bit too complex for me Do a search, there is plenty info on this topic. And no you dont need timers on the T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6ISM ASHA - Anti Stooge Hunter Association Member 535 Member For: 21y 6m 26d Location: Sydney Bronx :) Posted 24/05/04 07:37 AM Author Share Posted 24/05/04 07:37 AM Hi guys,Just a quick question, have any of you installed a turbo timer on your T?If so, where did you mount it, was it difficult to install it, did you have to connect it to the ECU and how did smartlock react to having the car on when trying to lock?Im still contemplating putting on in but not sure how hard it would be!Im pretty sure it will have to go to a performance place though, the Timer I saw has A/F Ratio, O2 Sensor readings, Battery voltage etc. A bit too complex for me Do a search, there is plenty info on this topic. And no you dont need timers on the T thanks mate ill do a search...........ps, dont agree with your comment about not needing timers, I know they are oil and water cooled but they still get hot...........a couple months ago I took my car for a "HARD" cruise through the national park. When I got to stanwell and parked, my turbo was glowing.From what I have read, its not good to turn the car off whilst the turbo is still THAT hot.Anyhow, ill do bit of a searchPeace out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown BA In Your Face Member 6,195 Member For: 21y 9m 28d Gender: Male Location: Peninsula Posted 24/05/04 08:56 AM Share Posted 24/05/04 08:56 AM Hi guys,Just a quick question, have any of you installed a turbo timer on your T?If so, where did you mount it, was it difficult to install it, did you have to connect it to the ECU and how did smartlock react to having the car on when trying to lock?Im still contemplating putting on in but not sure how hard it would be!Im pretty sure it will have to go to a performance place though, the Timer I saw has A/F Ratio, O2 Sensor readings, Battery voltage etc. A bit too complex for me Do a search, there is plenty info on this topic. And no you dont need timers on the T thanks mate ill do a search...........ps, dont agree with your comment about not needing timers, I know they are oil and water cooled but they still get hot...........a couple months ago I took my car for a "HARD" cruise through the national park. When I got to stanwell and parked, my turbo was glowing.From what I have read, its not good to turn the car off whilst the turbo is still THAT hot.Anyhow, ill do bit of a searchPeace out Good luck in your quest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Power Member 798 Member For: 21y 9m 6d Posted 24/05/04 09:46 AM Share Posted 24/05/04 09:46 AM I too would be interested to see if anyone has fitted a turbo timer. It cannot harm the car to have one...The only question is how will it get fitted given the PCM's method of immobilising the car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapnut Member 216 Member For: 20y 9m 16d Location: Siddie Posted 24/05/04 09:51 AM Share Posted 24/05/04 09:51 AM Using a timer could void your insurance if it gets stolen... I think it might pay to check with your insurer.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown BA In Your Face Member 6,195 Member For: 21y 9m 28d Gender: Male Location: Peninsula Posted 24/05/04 09:56 AM Share Posted 24/05/04 09:56 AM Using a timer could void your insurance if it gets stolen... I think it might pay to check with your insurer.. It will void your insurance, cause they're ILLEGAL to have. Why can't you guys just sit in the car for 2mins and then turn it off, is it too hard to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-WING Member 811 Member For: 21y 1m 3d Location: BRISBANE Posted 24/05/04 10:16 AM Share Posted 24/05/04 10:16 AM why not just do a slow cruise 40/50 km for last few k's to home my thoughts your better doing this for a few k's so you still get air through the front instead of just sitting there in the one spot with no air circulation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggy Member 47 Member For: 20y 8m 7d Location: Mount Annan , NSW Posted 24/05/04 10:59 AM Share Posted 24/05/04 10:59 AM Hi Guys , have had a wrx for the last 4 years and have never worried about a timer as has been said drive a little slower for a klm or so or let it idle before switching off. the only time you really need to worry is if you have been pushing it and then it is a definately good idea to cool her down. Also why not use synthetic oil as it wont carbon up as easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 8m 12d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 24/05/04 11:03 AM Share Posted 24/05/04 11:03 AM why not just do a slow cruise 40/50 km for last few k'sIn a T ?????Now that requires will power that I don't feel that I am capable of. By the time I manouvre down by b*tch of a driveway though it has a pretty good oppurtunity to cool.Trent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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