Turbo Timer

AnglicoGT98 · September 3rd, 2007, 01:47 PM

You guys over here on the PI side seem to be a little more "turbo savy" so I need some info if you please. I can't figure what I need to do to install a Full Auto Turbo Timer. All I know is that it will need a power source, ignition wire, e-brake wire, and a ground. But where to find these wires is what I can't figure out and where the best place to tap them is.

dmachine22 · September 3rd, 2007, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by AnglicoGT98

You guys over here on the PI side seem to be a little more "turbo savy" so I need some info if you please. I can't figure what I need to do to install a Full Auto Turbo Timer. All I know is that it will need a power source, ignition wire, e-brake wire, and a ground. But where to find these wires is what I can't figure out and where the best place to tap them is.

In response to the wires you should get yourself a 94-98 Reading Manual thats always a good place to start! *HAYNES*

energiesource · September 3rd, 2007, 05:37 PM

I'd worry about getting the turbo first, if you spend enough on a turbo im sure you can wait in your car for a minute for it to cool down

J Mac0123 · September 3rd, 2007, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by energiesource

I'd worry about getting the turbo first, if you spend enough on a turbo im sure you can wait in your car for a minute for it to cool down

1+, save the money and just sit in it for a couple mins after running it.

HMUSN · September 3rd, 2007, 06:11 PM

A turbo timer is not necessary. Just let the car idle for a minute after you have been beating on the car.

00SlvrStang · September 3rd, 2007, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

A turbo timer is not necessary. Just let the car idle for a minute after you have been beating on the car.

+1

AnglicoGT98 · September 4th, 2007, 05:30 AM

Just sit and wait?? So what ahppens when you are in a rush from one place to another and you get there and have to sit in your car for another minute? I'm spending the time and the money to build my own kit so I figure a $60 investment in a timer wouldn't be a bad idea...

Please don't read this as me being a dick...I really am asking what if you're in a rush?? What would be considered "beating on it" in order to let it cool for a bit (besides going to the track)??

nba1341 · September 4th, 2007, 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by AnglicoGT98

Just sit and wait?? So what ahppens when you are in a rush from one place to another and you get there and have to sit in your car for another minute? I'm spending the time and the money to build my own kit so I figure a $60 investment in a timer wouldn't be a bad idea...

Please don't read this as me being a dick...I really am asking what if you're in a rush?? What would be considered "beating on it" in order to let it cool for a bit (besides going to the track)??

when in a rush you are usually speeding to hell and taking off very fast at every stop light so that might be considering beating it

00SlvrStang · September 4th, 2007, 01:35 PM

If you get a turbo that is oil and coolant cooled you can usually get away with not having a turbo timer. You can take a tip from WRX's and mount a coolant resorvoir at a higher point than the turbo then you don't need a timer.

AnglicoGT98 · September 4th, 2007, 02:00 PM

My turbo is only cool only. I've decided that I'm going to buy one and figure it out, because I have seen ALOT of people post on other forums asking how to do it and no one seems how to know how to. I really don't feel like pulling up somewhere and having to sit in my car for 2 minutes because I'm "too cheap" to buy a timer or "too lazy" to figure out how to install it. It makes sense to get one after doing a few hours of reading about it. I just need to figure out which ignition wire to tap into, all the other wires are pretty much self explainatory. 1 to a 12v constant, 1 to the e-brake, 1 to ground, 1 to your light dimmer, and 1 to you ignition. If anyone happens to know which wire is you main ignition power wire, like one that I guess you would hook a "push to start" button on please let me know. Thanks everyone for the input thus far!

Reset · September 4th, 2007, 06:14 PM

wait what happens if you just turn off your car?

Steve O · September 4th, 2007, 07:04 PM

it goes BOOOM!!

not lol

nba1341 · September 4th, 2007, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Reset

wait what happens if you just turn off your car?

+1

HMUSN · September 4th, 2007, 09:10 PM

the turbo is to hot from spinning and it can damage the turbo and also cause a fire.

G.T. Rags · September 4th, 2007, 09:15 PM

maybe u should check in the 2.3 section.....or even shoot turbolx a PM.

AnglicoGT98 · September 5th, 2007, 05:46 AM

I've been talking to turbolx for a little bit. He gave me a good site that explained the set up of the timer, but not "mustang specific". I know it isn't a "must have" and most people don't have one, but I prefer to. I'll just call some turbo shops when I get back in the country...

September 3rd, 2007, 01:47 PM	#1
AnglicoGT98 Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 630 iTrader: 2 reviews	Turbo Timer You guys over here on the PI side seem to be a little more "turbo savy" so I need some info if you please. I can't figure what I need to do to install a Full Auto Turbo Timer. All I know is that it will need a power source, ignition wire, e-brake wire, and a ground. But where to find these wires is what I can't figure out and where the best place to tap them is. __________________ Parting out 2003 SVT Cobra Air/Fuel http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html Engine http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html

September 3rd, 2007, 05:37 PM	#3
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	I'd worry about getting the turbo first, if you spend enough on a turbo im sure you can wait in your car for a minute for it to cool down __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

September 3rd, 2007, 06:11 PM	#5
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	A turbo timer is not necessary. Just let the car idle for a minute after you have been beating on the car. __________________

September 4th, 2007, 05:30 AM	#7
AnglicoGT98 Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 630 iTrader: 2 reviews	Just sit and wait?? So what ahppens when you are in a rush from one place to another and you get there and have to sit in your car for another minute? I'm spending the time and the money to build my own kit so I figure a $60 investment in a timer wouldn't be a bad idea... Please don't read this as me being a dick...I really am asking what if you're in a rush?? What would be considered "beating on it" in order to let it cool for a bit (besides going to the track)?? __________________ Parting out 2003 SVT Cobra Air/Fuel http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html Engine http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html

September 4th, 2007, 02:00 PM	#10
AnglicoGT98 Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 630 iTrader: 2 reviews	My turbo is only cool only. I've decided that I'm going to buy one and figure it out, because I have seen ALOT of people post on other forums asking how to do it and no one seems how to know how to. I really don't feel like pulling up somewhere and having to sit in my car for 2 minutes because I'm "too cheap" to buy a timer or "too lazy" to figure out how to install it. It makes sense to get one after doing a few hours of reading about it. I just need to figure out which ignition wire to tap into, all the other wires are pretty much self explainatory. 1 to a 12v constant, 1 to the e-brake, 1 to ground, 1 to your light dimmer, and 1 to you ignition. If anyone happens to know which wire is you main ignition power wire, like one that I guess you would hook a "push to start" button on please let me know. Thanks everyone for the input thus far! __________________ Parting out 2003 SVT Cobra Air/Fuel http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html Engine http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html

September 4th, 2007, 01:35 PM	#9
00SlvrStang Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 342 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you get a turbo that is oil and coolant cooled you can usually get away with not having a turbo timer. You can take a tip from WRX's and mount a coolant resorvoir at a higher point than the turbo then you don't need a timer.

September 4th, 2007, 07:04 PM	#12
Steve O Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 661 iTrader: 0 reviews	it goes BOOOM!! not lol

September 4th, 2007, 09:10 PM	#14
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	the turbo is to hot from spinning and it can damage the turbo and also cause a fire. __________________

September 5th, 2007, 05:46 AM	#16
AnglicoGT98 Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 630 iTrader: 2 reviews	I've been talking to turbolx for a little bit. He gave me a good site that explained the set up of the timer, but not "mustang specific". I know it isn't a "must have" and most people don't have one, but I prefer to. I'll just call some turbo shops when I get back in the country... __________________ Parting out 2003 SVT Cobra Air/Fuel http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html Engine http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html

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