Viceroymenthol 6th Gear May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 In the past people used to install turbo timers for their turbocharged engines, in the fear of the engine and turbos not cooling down sufficiently. Is this gadget still required for modern turbo cars? Not talking about the big turbos of the WRX and Evolution, but the smaller turbos of Saab, Audi, Volvo. Just ordered an A4 1.8 TFSI and am wondering if it is necessary to install a turbo timer... because I don't like to wait in the car for it to cool down... I know the A4 turbo is not like a performance rocket like an EVO so please don't laugh at me Also, is it necessary to warm a turbocharged engine up in the morning before driving off? I normally don't do that to my Merc V6 and it runs perfectly fine but dunno whether it is important to do that for the A4? Thanks! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 Simple answer is NO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viceroymenthol 6th Gear May 7, 2009 Author Share May 7, 2009 Thanks. You mean I can just start the car cold in the morning and drive off high revving like that? Also when reach destination i can just stop and switch off the engine? No damage to the engine and turbo? That is cool. Everybody tells me that the modern engine design already taken care of such flaws but i guess i have to ask around still.. thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strat 6th Gear May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 Thanks. You mean I can just start the car cold in the morning and drive off high revving like that? Also when reach destination i can just stop and switch off the engine? No damage to the engine and turbo? That is cool. Everybody tells me that the modern engine design already taken care of such flaws but i guess i have to ask around still.. thanks Turbo timers helps to cool down your turbo. It will help to prolong the life of the turbo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 Thanks. You mean I can just start the car cold in the morning and drive off high revving like that? Also when reach destination i can just stop and switch off the engine? No damage to the engine and turbo? That is cool. Everybody tells me that the modern engine design already taken care of such flaws but i guess i have to ask around still.. thanks Turbo or not, every engine shld be warmed up to it's optimal operating temp b4 u rev the socks off it lah. In normal driving, using a turbo timer is juz wasting $$, petrol n killing the environment plus not to mention introducing unnecessary heat soak to the engine. Unless it's an ol'skool 80's turbo wif no advanced electronic engine management system n synthetic oils were more science fiction than reality, then maybe a TT is essential. I've owned 5 TC cars b4 and never installed a TT b4 and the turbo never once failed me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contax 1st Gear May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 Bro may I humbly ask with the current engine offer by most conti with turbo , how will it preform in a long distance high rev high speed ENDURANCE run on NSH say to penang ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falc 3rd Gear May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 In the past people used to install turbo timers for their turbocharged engines, in the fear of the engine and turbos not cooling down sufficiently. Is this gadget still required for modern turbo cars? Not talking about the big turbos of the WRX and Evolution, but the smaller turbos of Saab, Audi, Volvo. Just ordered an A4 1.8 TFSI and am wondering if it is necessary to install a turbo timer... because I don't like to wait in the car for it to cool down... I know the A4 turbo is not like a performance rocket like an EVO so please don't laugh at me Also, is it necessary to warm a turbocharged engine up in the morning before driving off? I normally don't do that to my Merc V6 and it runs perfectly fine but dunno whether it is important to do that for the A4? Thanks! Stock definitely no need for TT. If chipped, then maybe for peace of mind and for the fun of it. Warn up definitely not needed also, just drive gently for the first minute or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 turbo is good i love turbo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falc 3rd Gear May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 Bro may I humbly ask with the current engine offer by most conti with turbo , how will it preform in a long distance high rev high speed ENDURANCE run on NSH say to penang ? Wah so hiong. To Penang a bit far right. One lapse of concentration & it will be fatal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 Bro may I humbly ask with the current engine offer by most conti with turbo , how will it preform in a long distance high rev high speed ENDURANCE run on NSH say to penang ? Dunno. Never done a "high rev high speed ENDURANCE run on NSH". I'm juz a humble law abiding person who doesn't believe in endangering others on public roads. Besides, it probably cheaper, faster and safer to take a flight to penang. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinceyeo Neutral Newbie May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 (edited) Bro may I humbly ask with the current engine offer by most conti with turbo , how will it preform in a long distance high rev high speed ENDURANCE run on NSH say to penang ? Last year I took my small little turbo to Penang and was going ~180km/h max out on my speedometer (not sure if it was more than 180) for continuously of about 1+ hour and resting at pitstops before going again during the trip up and down. No problem for me as long as heat is vented and oil temperature is below 115 deg C. Very tiring but very shiok feeling also. So my answer is no problem but I am not conti :p Edited May 7, 2009 by Vinceyeo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keavze 1st Gear May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 Bro may I humbly ask with the current engine offer by most conti with turbo , how will it preform in a long distance high rev high speed ENDURANCE run on NSH say to penang ? should be no problem at all as in the USA or Europe, their highways are even longer and faster! another reason is that you'll not be at max boost all the way too. boost will drop after you've reached a constant speed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freifeit Neutral Newbie May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 Bro may I humbly ask with the current engine offer by most conti with turbo , how will it preform in a long distance high rev high speed ENDURANCE run on NSH say to penang ? my friend did once in his s605, rushing from jb to ipoh due to family emergency. he tried to hit > 220kmh whenever the road condition permitted him to do so. he said his turbo behaved normal, cat temp was normal and there was no loss of car power. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contax 1st Gear May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 Wah so hiong. To Penang a bit far right. One lapse of concentration & it will be fatal. thats for the love of driving .Thanks for your advice . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contax 1st Gear May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 Dunno. Never done a "high rev high speed ENDURANCE run on NSH". I'm juz a humble law abiding person who doesn't believe in endangering others on public roads. Besides, it probably cheaper, faster and safer to take a flight to penang. I drive responsibly . I will only push when the road is clear . Yes flying there is cheaper but not as enjoyable as driving there eventhough I'll have to pay toll , petrol etc . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contax 1st Gear May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 Last year I took my small little turbo to Penang and was going ~180km/h max out on my speedometer (not sure if it was more than 180) for continuously of about 1+ hour and resting at pitstops before going again during the trip up and down. No problem for me as long as heat is vented and oil temperature is below 115 deg C. Very tiring but very shiok feeling also. So my answer is no problem but I am not conti :p thank you for the vote of confidence . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contax 1st Gear May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 should be no problem at all as in the USA or Europe, their highways are even longer and faster! another reason is that you'll not be at max boost all the way too. boost will drop after you've reached a constant speed... for NA we can play with torque but TC a bit limited ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contax 1st Gear May 7, 2009 Share May 7, 2009 my friend did once in his s605, rushing from jb to ipoh due to family emergency. he tried to hit > 220kmh whenever the road condition permitted him to do so. he said his turbo behaved normal, cat temp was normal and there was no loss of car power. ok , that's very reassuring . ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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