FD3S2005

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Just started this thread to see how long ppl usually wait for there FD to warm up

me i just turn it on and go and do last min things in the house for about 3 mins and when i get back the temp if just were its suppose to be and i get in and go.. and before u guys put it away ppl with turbo timers how long do u put it for?? for normal driving i put 1min 30 sec and for hard i put about 2 mins

prew

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i turn it on and go. i just dont boost until its warmed up. i turn it off as soon as i get in my garage. i just dont run it hard while traveling through my neighborhood (about 2 minutes). i also start my car, move it, and shut it off whenever i need. i have never had a flooding problem i dont think good running cars should. some people are crazy on here.

KaiFD3S

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AMRAAM4

I start and move whenever like Prew does. As for warming up, I generally allow the first initial startup of a day to warm up to 44deg Celsius on the PFC Commander. No real science there, but to me it keeps my process consistent and allows ample time for startup, oil flowing, lubrication, etc etc. I figure half way to running temp is good. Then I stroll moderately out of my neighborhood.

Mahjik

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https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/warm-up-414282/

FD3S2005

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humm i didnt think of not letting the turbo kick in and just driving untill its warm... mite save me some time when i have to go in a hurry

Force13B

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I leave my turbo timer at 1min, unless i go out for a fun drive then i put it for 2 when i get home. Other then that the start up i don't let it do the extended warm up, don't think a car should rev up like that when its cold. I cruz around untill gage gets to where it always is and then i'll boost but never before that.

iceman4357

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i set my turbo timer to auto, and it i dont run it hard, it stays on for 1 min, if its ran hard usually 3 min

seafordguy

I normally will not drive mine anywhere until the temp guage at least moves over the lowest line. Usually though I start it and go back in the house for a minute or two to do some last minute item (put on Tie, brush teeth) and then by the time I make it back out it is warm enough to go. Then I will not boost for about 5-10 miles. I normally let it cool down for a minute or so.......

apex_sideway

i just start it up and go, i just don't boost until the stock temp gauge hits the middle mark.

G's 3rd Gen

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yup....

PhoenixDownVII

I usually wake up every morning and turn the FD on with the garage door closed before I eat my cereal. Then I proceed back to the garage to inhale a bit of carbon monoxide and rev the Rx7 to about 7-8k (Redline) and hold for 3-4 minutes. At that point I let it idle whilst I shower and adorn my naked body of soap and minerals. Upon leaving the house, I soon realise that it's hot, muggy, and stupid out, so I yank the keys out of the ignition, and hop into my Acura integra.

Or I let the car warm up to 80F (the temp it usually shows on a "cold" start on a summer day) and then move...which take's all of maybe 2 minutes...:P Then I don't boost hard or much at all until 175F+

neit_jnf

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I get in the car, start it up, then put on my seatbelt and look for radio station and set the ac before I go but only if I have time. I'f I'm in a hurry I just start and go. I try not to rev above 3500 and also no boost until it's warm. I know if I boosted a little by the dreaded 3k rpm hesitation.

oneflytrini

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7_rocket

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papsmagu

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i don't move it until the PFC reaches 50 deg celcius. i don't boost until it reaches 88 deg celcius.....i never use my turbo timer, just take it easy before you get home.

BANNOR

I start the car and let the idle slowly drop for about a min while I check things out. Then I ease out and try not to get above 2k rpms. In about 2 min I am the entrance of the neighborhood and was going about the speed limit and the temp gauge is at the halfway mark.

On the way home I just try and take it easy using high gears to keep my rpms down and just cruise for the last few miles. After I shut off I usually pop the hood . (Just to hear the snapping and popping sounds from all that heat.)

jic

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give mine around 2 mins before and after my drive

racer1

I start and go just don't boost and staying below 3k rpm, till the PFC shows 80C.

FormulaRX

newbie question...are the turbos water cooled or oil cooled??? If it's water cooled then you wouldn't really need a turbo timer would you?

coolvette

I warm it up for about 2 min,drive slow no boost till its fully warmed up.I turn on fans about 5 minutes before i park the car and vent the hood.

darkphantom

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turn on, drive but dont rev over 3000k until its @ 89 or warmer.

heard its not good to let the car sit & run.

1QWIK7

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summertime- 1 minute then go, no boosting until completely warmed up

winter time- 5 minutes then go, same thing about boosting

summertime cool down, just shut off and let it sit (if no boost), the fmic drops the heatsoak a bit

summertime cool down w/boost- run the fans for about 3 minutes or open the hood for 10-15 minutes

wintertime cool down with or without boost- nothing, the weather + fmic doesnt show heatsoak problems at all..

MavrickFD

I let it warm up for 2 to 3 min. my turbo timer is set at 3 min.

fd3s7007

By the time i finish 1 cigarette