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!!!

 

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

 

What temp do ya'll shut down at? I shut down about 300. Is that ok temp ?<br>SD03

 

300-350 is a good temp. I vary between those two's depending on my mood.

 

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?

 

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.

 

<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.

 

[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?

 

[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.

 

[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?

 

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

 

how much r these devices. whats involved in the instalation?

 

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.

 

Found another link on installation. <br><br>http://www.dieselpage.com/art1199tm.htm

 

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)