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Old 08-06-2006 | 10:13 PM
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I know that the turbo timer is very safe for turbo cars but what about SC cars? should I get one?
Old 08-06-2006 | 10:28 PM
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No, totally useless for a SC car.
Old 08-07-2006 | 10:13 AM
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i agree, because a supercharger stops when the engine stops so it has no need to cool anything down. A turbo however keeps spinning when the engine is off therefore there is a need for a timer to shut off the oil so the turbo does get burnt up.
Old 08-07-2006 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Dsgs2k3,Aug 7 2006, 10:13 AM
i agree, because a supercharger stops when the engine stops so it has no need to cool anything down. A turbo however keeps spinning when the engine is off therefore there is a need for a timer to shut off the oil so the turbo does get burnt up.
The turbo timer doesn't shut off the oil. It just lets the oil temps drop by having the car sit at idle so the oil doesn't bake onto the bearings/bushings.
Old 08-07-2006 | 11:20 AM
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Yep, no need for one.
Old 08-07-2006 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Dsgs2k3,Aug 7 2006, 01:13 PM
A turbo however keeps spinning when the engine is off therefore there is a need for a timer to shut off the oil so the turbo does get burnt up.
You must know of some very magical frictionless bearings!
Old 08-07-2006 | 12:10 PM
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My turbo does actually keep spinning when I first shut the engine off. You can actually hear the ball bearings.
Old 08-07-2006 | 01:12 PM
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Don't need a timer, just let the car idle for a few minutes before you turn it off. That's what I did when I had my S4. For the SC, I don't think you need one.
Old 08-07-2006 | 04:48 PM
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As long as your turbo ain't glowing then you should be fine on just turning the ignition off.
Old 08-07-2006 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by kane.s2k,Aug 7 2006, 09:55 AM
The turbo timer doesn't shut off the oil. It just lets the oil temps drop by having the car sit at idle so the oil doesn't bake onto the bearings/bushings.
thats right, i knew it was something like that i just couldnt remember.



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