i add my 2 cents.. greddy profec b specs are good turbo timers a bud of mine has one on a turbo daytona.. very reliable ... i on the other hand got the hks type 1... 130 bucks on rx7store.net and i couldnt be happier with it..

 

The Profec is a boost controller, not a turbo timer.

 

I agree with NZConvertible why spend hundreds for a turbo timer when you can just listen to music in your sick fc's while the engines cooling down

 

i use my T 2 as a daily driver so its nice that i can just walk away while the car is cooling down
my 2 cents

 

My whole point is that if you drive it properly (i.e. don't thrash it rifgt before shut-off, how hard is that?), then you don't need to sit and wait or pay money so you can walk away with it idling. You just turn it off and walk away!

 

Concerning Turbo Timers:

NZConvertible is right. If you take car of your car and drive properly, technically you don't need a turbo timer. He gave a good example of running a cool down lap after running hard on a track. A good analogy would also be a runner who walks to cool down after a hard sprint.

Inversely, if you are the type of driver that doesn't drive properly and allow for a cool down period for any car (especially with heavy modifications), a turbo timer may be for you. Also, turbo timers maybe justified for people who live in areas with harsh hot weather.

Turbo timers were originally created for convenience. Also, when they were first made (credit to Mr. Hasegawa the creator of HKS), cars were more crudely designed, engines are not as refined especially for engine cooling systems. So if they were needed, turbo timers should be more geared towards older cars or highly modified cars. New cars these days have better cooling systems, some even have their own timing mechanisms for cool down. especially the cars that have electrical water pump systems. At some point in time, turbo timers had just become a staple in the performance industry.

I have one on my car, but i keep it on the automatic mode. After driving, I allow some time for a cool down before i get to a destination. With the auto mode, if the car has been cooled down enough, the turbo timer does not kick on. If the car was not cooled down enough it will kick in a preset time to keep running. I had the extra money to buy one for piece of mind i guess. I use the turbo timer to monitor voltage readings as well since it has the function. Again, just a convenience to have.

I would suggest maybe buying a used quality one (assuming of course if it's in good condition) if on a low budget. They are available pretty cheap now.

After saying all this, I still believe NZConvertible has the correct approach.

BTW NZConvertibe do you know Seth from PureSports in San Diego?

 

I live 6,500 miles from San Diego, so no.

 

NZConvertible, my bad!
my friend says that he has a good rotary buddy in NZ and always talks about him, i thought maybe it was you. sorry for the confusion. (also sorry for wasting a post for the rest of the people reading this thread!)