Turbo Timer?
04-12-2003, 08:17 AM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Western New York
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Turbo Timer?
Hey, has anyone ever heard of a Turbo Timer? Do you think I should get one when I get my new truck? My brother has a honda civic and has been reading all about turbos and stuff and he told me about a turbo timer and I thought that was a good idea. He explained how they work. I guess u turn your car off and take the key out and your truck or car still runs until a certain amount of time which allows your turbo to cool down as well as slow down. Now I know on firetrucks you have to let them idle for at least 2 minutes before turning them off because of that turbo. Just wondering what you guys think. I think I am gonna get one just because it would be cool and it will save your truck. Now I just need to find where they sell them and get a TRUCK!!!
04-12-2003, 11:00 AM
#2
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Flat Rock, MI
Posts: 1,395
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:Turbo Timer?
Genos Garage sells them. I just installed one on my truck a couple weeks ago. It's one of the best things I think I have put on it. It get's old sitting there waiting for the truck to cool down before shutting it down. Especially when you pull in a rest stop when towing... seems to take forever... :
<br><br>Tony
<br><br>Tony
04-12-2003, 04:37 PM
#5
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Western New York
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:Turbo Timer?
Hey with a turbo timer, what if u have to leave while its still cooling down? Can you just put the key back in and go or do you have to wait for it to shut off?
04-12-2003, 11:04 PM
#6
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Rising Sun, IN (out in the woods)
Posts: 705
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:Turbo Timer?
On the same subject, is there a box that will keep the motor running while waiting for the pyro probe voltage to drop? Not a timer but a temperature monitor.
04-12-2003, 11:38 PM
#7
Registered User
Re:Turbo Timer?
On the same subject, is there a box that will keep the motor running while waiting for the pyro probe voltage to drop? Not a timer but a temperature monitor.
Trending Topics
04-12-2003, 11:45 PM
#8
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Rising Sun, IN (out in the woods)
Posts: 705
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:Turbo Timer?
[quote author=KATOOM link=board=7;threadid=13523;start=0#127508 date=1050208716]<br>
<br><br>Yes there is. Its from Isspro and its called a Turbo temp monitor. Automatically shut down at 300 deg. You dont have to set a timmer. I just ordered one. When I get it installed I will let you know how well it works.<br>[/quote]<br>Just what I wanted! How much?
On the same subject, is there a box that will keep the motor running while waiting for the pyro probe voltage to drop? Not a timer but a temperature monitor.
04-13-2003, 05:46 AM
#9
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Flat Rock, MI
Posts: 1,395
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:Turbo Timer?
[quote author=Cumminsdude link=board=7;threadid=13523;start=0#127434 date=1050183431]<br>Hey with a turbo timer, what if u have to leave while its still cooling down? Can you just put the key back in and go or do you have to wait for it to shut off? <br>[/quote]<br><br>With the one I have you can put the key back in and tap the brake and it will cancel the cycle.
04-13-2003, 10:09 AM
#10
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Western New York
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:Turbo Timer?
[quote author=rattle_rattle link=board=7;threadid=13523;start=0#127513 date=1050209140]<br>[quote author=KATOOM link=board=7;threadid=13523;start=0#127508 date=1050208716]<br>
<br><br>Yes there is. Its from Isspro and its called a Turbo temp monitor. Automatically shut down at 300 deg. You dont have to set a timmer. I just ordered one. When I get it installed I will let you know how well it works.<br>[/quote]<br>Just what I wanted! How much?<br>[/quote]<br><br>And where can you get it?
On the same subject, is there a box that will keep the motor running while waiting for the pyro probe voltage to drop? Not a timer but a temperature monitor.
04-13-2003, 10:13 AM
#11
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Western New York
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:Turbo Timer?
I answered my own question. Seems fairly cheap. <br><br>http://www.dieselpage.com/iss32.htm<br><br>But can you also put your key back in and go if you have to leave while its still cooling down with this one too? THANKS
04-13-2003, 10:22 AM
#13
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Western New York
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re:Turbo Timer?
That link above is for one at about $117.00. I have seen them for a lot more so I thought that was a good price. As for installation, I dont know because I havent put one in yet BUT I am assuming that if you have an EGT gauge then u just tap that wire and do it that way, if you dont you have to buy a thermocouple and other things. It says it at the bottom of that link. If I were you I would just install the EGT guage and do it that way but I may be wrong on that installation. I hope that helped.
04-13-2003, 10:24 AM
#14
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Western New York
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
04-13-2003, 10:28 AM
#15
Administrator / Scooter Bum
Re:Turbo Timer?
Not tryin' to throw water on someone's picnic. :
But for $178.00.....I'll just wait a minute before I turn the key off. Cost= $0.00
I'm CHEAP. ;D But I ain't easy........ 8)
But for $178.00.....I'll just wait a minute before I turn the key off. Cost= $0.00
I'm CHEAP. ;D But I ain't easy........ 8)