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which turbo timer do you have? / why?
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Originally posted by Bigretardhead
besides the color and lighting problems, how was it?
I think I'd put it in my glovebox anyway. its not like I'd need to see it while I'm driving. plus, you can get a metric one in black
besides the color and lighting problems, how was it?
I think I'd put it in my glovebox anyway. its not like I'd need to see it while I'm driving. plus, you can get a metric one in black
I didn't bother to try to fix it, could have been a simple mistake.
#28
zoom zoom go boom
I've got the old school greddy. It was free. It does its job. And like Zub said, the voltage feature is a nice thing to have since Mazda decided we didnt need one. Only problem is(and this is how I got it) its supposed to be clear red plastic. Instead however it looks hot pink. Damn. Oh well.
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I'm a boost creep...
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Originally posted by Bigretardhead
the turbo doesn't need to be cooled down because its water cooled? but isn't the point to get all the burning hot oil out of the turbo so it doesn't screw it in the ******* ?
the turbo doesn't need to be cooled down because its water cooled? but isn't the point to get all the burning hot oil out of the turbo so it doesn't screw it in the ******* ?
Water-cooled turbos don't need turbo timers because the coolant removes the heat from the core much quicker than in air-cooled turbos. It only takes a short time driving without boost to bring core temps down to where the oil in the core is safe.
All you need to do is drive the last mile or two mildly. This does a better job of cooling the turbo than sitting stationary anyway. This is the same advice given in the handbook of every turbo car out there. Manufacturers don't fit turbo timers because if you follow their instructions you don't need one.
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