# Where to get a Turbo timer installed??? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [July 31, 2008, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082 "2008-07-31T19:57:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mazdaspeed6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mazdaspeed6/32/6297_2.png) [@Mazdaspeed6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mazdaspeed6)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/1 "2008-07-31T19:57:04Z")
I am looking to get a turbo timer installed on my new car. i Hear it makes the car last alot longer and keeps everything running healthy :ponder i havn’t found one i like and im not sure which is a good one so any info anyone has would help ---
**Author:** ![tdi\_logik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tdi_logik/32/6310_2.png) [@tdi\_logik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tdi_logik)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/2 "2008-07-31T20:09:00Z")
let it idle for a minute or after a hard run or drive easy for about a mile or so until you reach your destination. no need for a turbo timer. ---
**Author:** ![Jammer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jammer/32/6349_2.png) [@Jammer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jammer)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/3 "2008-07-31T20:16:06Z")
If a timer was needed…the factory cars would have them. Only after beatingon car for a bit do you need to let it idle for a moment to resist coking of the oil. Even then…turbo stays hot for a very long time and the difference is nil. Like anything else, there is a circumstance where it can be beneficial. Gimmick mostly. ---
**Author:** ![skateshelter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skateshelter/32/6337_2.png) [@skateshelter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skateshelter)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2008, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/4 "2008-07-31T21:52:34Z")
i have a turbo timer for sale if you want to know more pm me ;D ---
**Author:** ![slwrthnu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slwrthnu/32/6296_2.png) [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2008, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/5 "2008-08-01T14:23:14Z")
not a necessity, but since they can be had for 80-100 bucks you might as well if you like to beat on your car. i have one in both of my cars, nothing that is needed, but why not. ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/6 "2008-08-04T06:28:02Z")
im with OP. two person discount? ;D ---
**Author:** ![Allstar\_Graphics](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/allstar_graphics/32/6287_2.png) [@Allstar\_Graphics](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Allstar_Graphics)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/7 "2008-08-04T08:21:19Z")
DIY, its not hard ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/8 "2008-08-04T13:50:15Z")
Before you go and spend the money, do some research and see if the car needs one first. Most newer turbo cars still flow oil through even after the motor is shut off. I’m pretty sure some VW’s and Subaru’s do. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/9 "2008-08-04T13:53:55Z")
vw and audi dont flow oil, they flow coolant from an electronic auxillary coolant pump. its for the snooty owners that dont know anything and like to do 90 all day and turn it off immediatly after arriving to their destination ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/10 "2008-08-04T13:55:24Z")
> [@Mk4 30R](#): > > vw and audi dont flow oil, they flow coolant from an electronic auxillary coolant pump. its for the snooty owners that dont know anything and like to do 90 all day and turn it off immediatly after arriving to their destination Ahh alright. I stand corrected. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/11 "2008-08-04T13:58:18Z")
i remember on the DSM’s and ford probe gt’s they have a label on the mirror warning you its equipped with a turbo and a minimum of 30 seconds was required for idle time after hard driving. ---
**Author:** ![Mazdaspeed6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mazdaspeed6/32/6297_2.png) [@Mazdaspeed6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mazdaspeed6)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2008, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/12 "2008-08-04T14:36:15Z")
> [@Mk4 30R](#): > > i remember on the DSM’s and ford probe gt’s they have a label on the mirror warning you its equipped with a turbo and a minimum of 30 seconds was required for idle time after hard driving. In my owners manuel it says that after highway or had drivinbg let car sit for atleast 30 sec to a minute ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/13 "2008-08-05T05:54:57Z")
> [@Mk4 30R](#): > > vw and audi dont flow oil, they flow coolant from an electronic auxillary coolant pump. its for the snooty owners that dont know anything and like to do 90 all day and turn it off immediatly after arriving to their destination ahhh! see? i knew it didnt keep moving oil around after youre there. i dont usually redline it to my destination and then just hop out, but i’d still like to have one in there. it wont hurt the car. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/14 "2008-08-05T11:14:18Z")
> [@votblindub](#): > > ahhh! see? i knew it didnt keep moving oil around after youre there. i dont usually redline it to my destination and then just hop out, but i’d still like to have one in there. it wont hurt the car. yeah tapping into your ignition system is always good, not to mention VW/Audi immobilizers are fincky devices. have fun. whats 30seconds of your time… a lot less than itll cost when you get an electrical problem. your car you can just turn off, by the time you pull into your spot, turn down the radio, close the windows etc the car is ready to shut down, plus if its too hot… you know they have that oil temp pod in the oilpan for a reason, the car will turn on the after-run coolant pump and flow coolant and run the fan until the temp is proper… its built for idiots to drive. ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/15 "2008-08-05T11:20:13Z")
> [@Mk4 30R](#): > > yeah tapping into your ignition system is always good, not to mention VW/Audi immobilizers are fincky devices. have fun. whats 30seconds of your time… a lot less than itll cost when you get an electrical problem. > > your car you can just turn off, by the time you pull into your spot, turn down the radio, close the windows etc the car is ready to shut down, plus if its too hot… you know they have that oil temp pod in the oilpan for a reason, the car will turn on the after-run coolant pump and flow coolant and run the fan until the temp is proper… its built for idiots to drive. what happens with the immobilizer? ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/16 "2008-08-05T11:24:47Z")
it may, or may not act up, as you remove the key completely and the car continues to run. it could go into lock-out mode. ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2008, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/17 "2008-08-05T11:25:50Z")
> [@Mk4 30R](#): > > it may, or may not act up, as you remove the key completely and the car continues to run. it could go into lock-out mode. oh damn, guess mines for sale then, huh? ---
**Author:** ![xreaction](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xreaction/32/6409_2.png) [@xreaction](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/xreaction)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2008, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/18 "2008-08-07T11:08:37Z")
i have a Apexi pen style TT its small so you can snap it on anywhere in the car ---
**Author:** ![silverandslow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@silverandslow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silverandslow)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2008, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/19 "2008-08-07T12:15:25Z")
A good place to install it is your garage? ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2008, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-turbo-timer-installed/238082/20 "2008-08-07T13:59:24Z")
> [@xreaction122](#): > > i have a Apexi pen style TT its small so you can snap it on anywhere in the car same here