Interest in simple, cheap turbo timer?
11-03-05, 08:02 AM
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Interest in simple, cheap turbo timer?
Hey,
So im about to put a new oil cooled turbo in the TII, and i decided instead of spending 100 bucks on a bling-ey turbo timer, id just make one, since its really a very simple circuit. The idea is a black box install, with nothing showing except an indicator LED, a 1 minute/2minute switch, and an on/off switch. all of which could be remote mounted in any convenient location, although i was thinking probably making them all fit into one of the blank spots on the console where the aas **** is.
so should i just make my own, or would anyone be interested in buying these? im thinking if i buy components in bulk i could sell them for something like 25-30 bucks shipped, with relatively easy install instructions, etc.
so let me know if this is something you would be interested in..
pat
So im about to put a new oil cooled turbo in the TII, and i decided instead of spending 100 bucks on a bling-ey turbo timer, id just make one, since its really a very simple circuit. The idea is a black box install, with nothing showing except an indicator LED, a 1 minute/2minute switch, and an on/off switch. all of which could be remote mounted in any convenient location, although i was thinking probably making them all fit into one of the blank spots on the console where the aas **** is.
so should i just make my own, or would anyone be interested in buying these? im thinking if i buy components in bulk i could sell them for something like 25-30 bucks shipped, with relatively easy install instructions, etc.
so let me know if this is something you would be interested in..
pat
11-03-05, 07:50 PM
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wait wait......im interested.....while u're building urs...do u think its possible to integrate it to work with a fuel cut off?....so instead of just cutting off ignition....have the timer cut the fuel so ppl with leaky injectors can clear out the engine when it shuts off
11-03-05, 08:24 PM
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well, it would be possible to have the timer keep the car running without the fuel pump when you shut it off, but it would only run for a few seconds till it ran out of fuel pressure, so it wouldnt be any use as a turbo timer. this would also require rewiring the fuel pump.
i think most people would be better with the more conventional means of anti-flooding, such as a manual switch or check-valve removal. however, if you are interested, i could build you a timer (with a shorter duration, too) for that purpose and tell you how to install it with the fuel pump rewire. price will be higher however, unless i get at least 10 people interested in the timers, in which case i can buy bulk components and drop my cost some.
pat
edit: actually, i could probably build you a dual timer, so that it would work as a turbo timer and fuel-cut. pm me if you want details.
i think most people would be better with the more conventional means of anti-flooding, such as a manual switch or check-valve removal. however, if you are interested, i could build you a timer (with a shorter duration, too) for that purpose and tell you how to install it with the fuel pump rewire. price will be higher however, unless i get at least 10 people interested in the timers, in which case i can buy bulk components and drop my cost some.
pat
edit: actually, i could probably build you a dual timer, so that it would work as a turbo timer and fuel-cut. pm me if you want details.
Last edited by patman; 11-03-05 at 08:32 PM.
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