do you have a turbo timer?
01-13-10, 12:42 PM
#26
I have one, and have it set to 10 sec. (I have a t04e, oil cooled only)
Do I need the TT? NO. I could just sit there for 10 more sec, or drive around the block one more time. I never boost all the way to my driveway, but I do use the volt meter and you know what, it's installed cleanly, with no clutter, and it works. So I use it.
PS: You NEED a blow-off valve to stop compressor surge... simple as that.
No you don't need one that whistles and makes all kinds of seizure-like noises, but you need some escape for back-pressure.
Do I need the TT? NO. I could just sit there for 10 more sec, or drive around the block one more time. I never boost all the way to my driveway, but I do use the volt meter and you know what, it's installed cleanly, with no clutter, and it works. So I use it.
PS: You NEED a blow-off valve to stop compressor surge... simple as that.
No you don't need one that whistles and makes all kinds of seizure-like noises, but you need some escape for back-pressure.
01-15-10, 02:37 AM
#28
I have no opinion on the whole Turbo Timer issue (as I am N/A) but shouldn't the point of this thread be to properly secure the harness? Make sure the throttle linkage is clear and works free of any possibility of becoming 'pinched in the wiring harness'?
Good thing you weren't running up the gears and the throttle plates stuck in your harness between 3rd and 4th when you were already at red-line. What would you blame then? Sure, you could turn off the ignition at 90 mph and coast.
How 'bout saying 'Down with Wiring Harness Dumbasses?'
I'm just saying...
Good thing you weren't running up the gears and the throttle plates stuck in your harness between 3rd and 4th when you were already at red-line. What would you blame then? Sure, you could turn off the ignition at 90 mph and coast.
How 'bout saying 'Down with Wiring Harness Dumbasses?'
I'm just saying...
i already stated first thing in this thread that they are useless for coolant cooled turbos, not oil cooled only turbos.
01-15-10, 09:36 AM
#29
i already stated first thing in this thread that they are useless for coolant cooled turbos, not oil cooled only turbos.
when nothing is driving the turbine.
Quit shitting all over the forum!!
01-15-10, 11:50 AM
#34
there is pressure that gets trapped in the intake track.... thus the huge "SWOOOSH" noise that come out of the BOV. I have mine set pretty stiff, and the back pressure slams that BOV open with ease after a heavy throttle pull.
You motor is pulling a vast amount of air into the motor as the RPM increases, and the need for more air increases. When you suddenly "shut the door" on that, velocity doesn't just dissipate into a nice breeze in the wind.
I would rather that air go out to the atmosphere than to my compressor...
Pretty simple concept.
Are you really saying there is no adverse effect to running no BOV?
You motor is pulling a vast amount of air into the motor as the RPM increases, and the need for more air increases. When you suddenly "shut the door" on that, velocity doesn't just dissipate into a nice breeze in the wind.
I would rather that air go out to the atmosphere than to my compressor...
Pretty simple concept.
Are you really saying there is no adverse effect to running no BOV?
01-15-10, 11:55 AM
#35
Sequentially broken
Why would you be stupid enough to drive with it enabled? Leaving it off until needed is pretty much common knowledge. They're fine where you dont get cooldown laps. Think autocross/strip/drift/etc. Better to let it idle off than not. Using them after street driving is worthless.
01-15-10, 11:57 AM
#36
who brought up BOV's again? i ignored it because it wasn't relevant to the thread.
to answer your question i did say "1/4 mile guys don't run a BOV" didn't i? yes it does hurt the turbo. will it grenade it if you don't run one on a car built for speed that isn't driven daily? yes, it isn't good for the turbo but for performance you ALWAYS sacrifice reliability. i claimed the pros and cons, you only want to argue one side of the pros and cons.
to answer your question i did say "1/4 mile guys don't run a BOV" didn't i? yes it does hurt the turbo. will it grenade it if you don't run one on a car built for speed that isn't driven daily? yes, it isn't good for the turbo but for performance you ALWAYS sacrifice reliability. i claimed the pros and cons, you only want to argue one side of the pros and cons.
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