Turbo Timers

TerribleONE · 12-02-2013, 02:29 PM

Hey guys, I searched and didnt find much on this, except for a few old threads. Anyways, who has installed a Turbo Timer on their Z? If you have, which one did you go with and where did you mount it? I would love to see some pictures!

Ill · 12-02-2013, 04:30 PM

I haven't installed mine yet, but I purchased a HKS Type 1. Going to install it in my center cubby with my EBC

Nixlimited · 12-02-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Hey guys, I searched and didnt find much on this, except for a few old threads. Anyways, who has installed a Turbo Timer on their Z? If you have, which one did you go with and where did you mount it? I would love to see some pictures!

Your turbos are water-cooled. You do not need a turbo timer.

mfeinst · 12-02-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

Your turbos are water-cooled. You do not need a turbo timer.

Really? Crap, already bought an Apex'i.

Ill · 12-02-2013, 08:00 PM

Since it says "water and oil cooled" I still went ahead and ordered one anyways. It was only ~$100 and it will help put my mind at ease.

It's not needed by any means, I just want to cover all my bases just to be sure.

TerribleONE · 12-02-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

Your turbos are water-cooled. You do not need a turbo timer.

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Originally Posted by mfeinst

Really? Crap, already bought an Apex'i.

It is my understanding that the water cooling makes it not as critical however its still a good idea when driving the car hard

Chuck33079 · 12-02-2013, 08:15 PM

Between water cooling and modern oils, they're really not necessary. I do let the car idle for a minute before shutting it off if I've been beating on it.

/Angelo350Z/ · 12-02-2013, 08:21 PM

I have a GReddy turbo timer on my 300ZX and it's mounted on the panel under the steering column. Unless you track your car, you really don't need one. It's just ensures your engine runs long enough to cool down before it shuts off.

SPOHN · 12-02-2013, 08:26 PM

There no longer needed these days. If your driving your car hard the proper way to cool it is drive around (like a cool down lap at the track) for a couple minutes. Not too slow, just normal steady speed in a high gear.

But there neat to have when you walk away from your car and everyone says, your car is still running.

phunk · 12-02-2013, 08:26 PM

unless you are drag racing down your driveway or within the last few minutes of getting home, the turbos arent going to cool down much more. use a quality oil and drive it nice-ish for the last few minutes and you are good.

In the rare event I park right after a hard run, i just wait in the car for 60 seconds before shutting down. Saving that one minute of my life isnt worth leaving a very expensive car running unattended or hacking up all the ignition wiring and screwing with the vehicles security system.

TerribleONE · 12-02-2013, 09:56 PM

Good to know. As I said I knew it was not as critical however I still thought they were a good idea. I generally always let my car idle for a minute or two after driving it.

Seb@SZ · 12-03-2013, 12:16 AM

Like the other guys said, save your money. You don't need one.

12-02-2013, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Turbo Timers Hey guys, I searched and didnt find much on this, except for a few old threads. Anyways, who has installed a Turbo Timer on their Z? If you have, which one did you go with and where did you mount it? I would love to see some pictures! __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

12-02-2013, 04:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 13	I haven't installed mine yet, but I purchased a HKS Type 1. Going to install it in my center cubby with my EBC TerribleONE likes this. __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI.

12-02-2013, 08:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 13	Since it says "water and oil cooled" I still went ahead and ordered one anyways. It was only ~$100 and it will help put my mind at ease. It's not needed by any means, I just want to cover all my bases just to be sure. __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI.

12-02-2013, 08:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Between water cooling and modern oils, they're really not necessary. I do let the car idle for a minute before shutting it off if I've been beating on it. tibal likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

12-02-2013, 08:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	I have a GReddy turbo timer on my 300ZX and it's mounted on the panel under the steering column. Unless you track your car, you really don't need one. It's just ensures your engine runs long enough to cool down before it shuts off. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

12-02-2013, 08:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	There no longer needed these days. If your driving your car hard the proper way to cool it is drive around (like a cool down lap at the track) for a couple minutes. Not too slow, just normal steady speed in a high gear. But there neat to have when you walk away from your car and everyone says, your car is still running. phunk likes this. __________________

12-02-2013, 08:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,655 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 944523	unless you are drag racing down your driveway or within the last few minutes of getting home, the turbos arent going to cool down much more. use a quality oil and drive it nice-ish for the last few minutes and you are good. In the rare event I park right after a hard run, i just wait in the car for 60 seconds before shutting down. Saving that one minute of my life isnt worth leaving a very expensive car running unattended or hacking up all the ignition wiring and screwing with the vehicles security system. tibal, OMGWTFBBQ, esfourteen and 3 others like this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

12-02-2013, 09:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Good to know. As I said I knew it was not as critical however I still thought they were a good idea. I generally always let my car idle for a minute or two after driving it. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

12-03-2013, 12:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
Seb@SZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chatsworth Posts: 277 Drives: Zs Rep Power: 24	Like the other guys said, save your money. You don't need one. tibal and TerribleONE like this. __________________ Z Car Specialists www.specialtyz.com Blog http://specialtyz.com/blog/

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