[BiturboS4] Turbo Timer (revisited)

[Michael Kuriger]

I use a standard non-fancy greddy TT and it just lets the motor run for
5 minutes when I park.  I have not had any problems with it at all.
Other than the annoying tune it plays when I start the car....

Mike

Single Malt wrote:

>I've been playing with the idea of a turbo timer for some time now.  I've read
>the archives for this group and I've reviewed a number of products.  I must say
>I only get more indecisive as the process goes on.  Some posts are "For" and
>others are "Against".  Most of the "Against" votes seem to be more regarding
>the "unattended running car" arguement.
>
>There are apparently two methods of implementation, one is to run the engine
>for a user determined amount of time and one is to wire the TT in such a way as
>to run only the circulating pump and fan (have not located the specifics on
>this method yet).
>
>I spoke with an APR dealer in my area about this (when calling about the Direct
>Port "chipping") who indicated that this mod is *not* recommended.  No solid
>reason was given, just that driving easy for the last mile or so would do the
>job just fine.  They did not like the concept of a 6-spd running in neutral
>unattended and they felt the "circulating pump only" method (which they have
>never done) would not cool the oil.
>
>I have to climb over 1500 feet (within 6 miles) in elevation to my home,
>regardless of how I drive, the oil temp is typically 250F (or more) when I park
>in the garage.  I always let it run ... sometimes I forget it's running and it
>runs for 15 to 30 minutes!  And there is my problem.
>
>Short of using an egg-timer to remind me to shut it off, it seems my solution
>is a TT ... any thoughts?  What are the *technical* drawbacks (read: does it
>*hurt* to have one)?  Any thoughts on which device is best for "fit and finish"
>install (I've looked at Greddy and Defi-HUD)?  I found a tech article on
>installing the Greddy on audiworld.com, so I am leaning that direction (if I
>get one at all!).
>
>Once again ... thanks in advance for any input!
>
>
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