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SaaBaaDoo
05-30-2003, 02:59 PM
What exactly does a Turbo Timer do??? as if you cannot tell, I am new to turbos.
AGR
05-30-2003, 03:13 PM
Howdy! And; Welcome!

A Turbo Timer lets your car idle for a predetermined amount of time, or the Turbo Timer will calculate the time based on how long your car has been running.

Here's a little review on the one I have:
http://cars.ign.com/articles/384/384396p1.html?fromint=1
http://carsmedia.ign.com/cars/image/DTTDCII_B_S.jpg
twiztedjeckel
05-30-2003, 03:14 PM
SEARCH. there's only about 15 threads about different turbo timers.

but to make a long story short they keep the engine running while at the same time running oil through the turbo after its just had a work out. due to the fact that the turbo in the MSP is dual ball bearing and water cooled they're really not needed. a bunch of people have them and there's no harm in installing one but they are not mandatory.
AGR
05-30-2003, 03:16 PM
Not to mention; The Blitz is also a Boost Gauge.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3dd23b3127cce94a5634322b20000001610

Here's where I purchased mine:
http://www.titanmotorsports.com/blitdualturt.html
Dexter
05-30-2003, 03:16 PM
i like the Blitz one with the boost gauge or the HKS type one. they all serve the same basic purpose, to keep the car idling so the turbo cools down properly. the usefulness of a turbo timer on our cars has been debated heavlily. i figure its a small investment that can only help. also my timer has 0-60 and 1/4mi functions, spedometer, shift light, voltmeter, its a pretty versatile unit IMHO and it also just looks damn trick :D
SaaBaaDoo
05-30-2003, 03:23 PM
thanks all!
orangezoom
05-30-2003, 05:27 PM
I would like to know are they hard to install the one I am looking at has RPM's and 1/4 &1/8 times and is there a thread for instalation I am looking at a HKS 1
Newf
05-30-2003, 08:07 PM
You can always get a compustar alarm with a Turbo timer, remote start and a kickass two way remote all built in one, not to mention a far superior alarm.

That's what I got :)......if I could just figure out how to install it :(
t3ase
05-30-2003, 08:59 PM
You mean if you just had a car to install it on... :D
Pirana
05-30-2003, 09:59 PM
I got a brand new Blitz TT Fatt2 if anyone wants it, $79.
Newf
05-30-2003, 10:40 PM
You mean if you just had a car to install it on...

You know, I hate you and your Mazdaspeed right about now

LOL!
hand14msp
05-31-2003, 12:52 AM
Originally posted by Pirana
I got a brand new Blitz TT Fatt2 if anyone wants it, $79. I might be interested in this. Why are you selling?
hand14msp
05-31-2003, 12:53 AM
Originally posted by newf
You can always get a compustar alarm with a Turbo timer, remote start and a kickass two way remote all built in one, not to mention a far superior alarm.

That's what I got :)......if I could just figure out how to install it :(

How much did that cost??
arkitek
05-31-2003, 03:30 AM
Hey Newf,

On the Compustar alarm, can you set the duration for the turbo timer function or is it 2 min and you can't change that?! I heard that's the case but would like to confirm. Thanks.
Pirana
05-31-2003, 09:46 AM
It's my cousins. He paid $100. He is thinking of selling the MSP.

The TT in the Compustar is set at 2 minutes.
orangezoom
06-01-2003, 02:49 PM
The guy around our area that is the major tuner told me you should wait till the companys come out with the harness you can just plug in other wise you are loing a lot the effects of your ECU does that make sense? I am no expert.

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JDM Sam
06-01-2003, 02:52 PM
youll wait an eternity for the company to come out with a harness takes 3 soldiers big deal. ur alarm that came on the car was soldered on
JDM Sam
06-01-2003, 02:52 PM
and that tuner guy is a retard
orangezoom
06-01-2003, 02:53 PM
I was just asking .......easy
orangezoom
06-01-2003, 02:54 PM
I kind of told you I don't know do do
JDM Sam
06-01-2003, 03:05 PM
theres a bunch of posts on how to install the timers. if u get the hks type 1 i can help you. if u got the greddy or blitz or apex search the forum for the thread cuz i think they all were posted at one point.
Pirana
06-01-2003, 05:09 PM
Your local car stereo shop can do the install. Maybe around $35-$40.
SaaBaaDoo
06-02-2003, 07:43 AM
Does a turbo timer void the warranty on the car??? A CAI?
unwrittenLaw
06-02-2003, 08:21 AM
Your local car stereo shop can do the install. Maybe around $35-$40.

I was charged 100 bucks...yeah i got screwed. The guy said he would hook me up..and I was a newb w/ car electronics, so I didnt know any better and couldn't find anywhere else to get it done... He did do a good job though...but I still feel so violated..:(
unwrittenLaw
06-02-2003, 08:30 AM
Does a turbo timer void the warranty on the car??? A CAI?

Do a search about the warranty..There's a Federal Law about it, forgot what its called...But basically an aftermarket part can not void your entire warranty. They can void your warranty on a part of the car if the mod in question is the direct cause of the problem. For example, if you put in a turbo timer and your tranny fails, they can't void the warranty on the tranny because of a turbo timer...

But a lot of it comes down to the dealer...sometimes they can put together some pretty stupid claims and make excuses for everything...

My service manager pulled my car into the garage one time when i was there for bushings, and I forgot to tell him how to turn off the car with the turbo timer..He thought it was a cool addition to the car...but we'll see how they are with other mods down the road i guess...