Apexi Auto Turbo Timer ?
08-17-2006, 09:18 AM
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Apexi Auto Turbo Timer ?
Hey guys i was just looking over some stuff, looking for some new goodies and stumbled across the Apexi Auto Turbo Timer and was reading some infor on it, seems like a decent product for the price but i noticed some cool features it had:
One questions I have, didn't know if anyone has tried it or not but would it work as a WB O2 if you used a WB O2 sensor rather than the stock sensor, or i guess it just reads the volatage of the factory one and wouldn't work with the WB O2, think i just answered my own question but anways
he Apexi Auto Timer allows the vehicle to idle for a preset amount of time after the ignition key has been removed. In turbocharged vehicles this prevents hot oil in the engine from coking up in the lines. Hard driving can raise engine oil temperatures to dangerously high levels. Proper cool down is essential for a healthy turbo and engine.
The Auto Timer stands as a technological marvel. The pen shaped, compact size makes the Auto Timer one of the smallest turbo timers on the market. This allows a clean and stylish installation virtually anywhere inside the car. The unique multi angle joystick button allows easy navigation through the many feature menus.
Upgraded in every way from the previous model, the new Auto Timer can automatically determine the necessary amount of after idling time. A Manual Mode allows the user to preset desired idling times from 0 sec.~10 minutes in 16 increments. By inputting O2 sensor voltage, the Timer can also display theoretical air fuel ratio. Since the Auto Timer uses the factory O2 sensor which is primarily designed for emissions, the readings may not be as accurate as racing air/fuel ratio monitors. The Timer can also display critical data such as O2 sensor voltage and Battery Voltage. To prevent potential theft while running, the handbrake safety feature shuts off the vehicle when the handbrake is released without the ignition key.
For more information or to see if this product will work with your car, check out the product documentation directly from Apexi:
http://www.apexi-usa.com/pdf/product...tation/198.pdf
The Auto Timer stands as a technological marvel. The pen shaped, compact size makes the Auto Timer one of the smallest turbo timers on the market. This allows a clean and stylish installation virtually anywhere inside the car. The unique multi angle joystick button allows easy navigation through the many feature menus.
Upgraded in every way from the previous model, the new Auto Timer can automatically determine the necessary amount of after idling time. A Manual Mode allows the user to preset desired idling times from 0 sec.~10 minutes in 16 increments. By inputting O2 sensor voltage, the Timer can also display theoretical air fuel ratio. Since the Auto Timer uses the factory O2 sensor which is primarily designed for emissions, the readings may not be as accurate as racing air/fuel ratio monitors. The Timer can also display critical data such as O2 sensor voltage and Battery Voltage. To prevent potential theft while running, the handbrake safety feature shuts off the vehicle when the handbrake is released without the ignition key.
For more information or to see if this product will work with your car, check out the product documentation directly from Apexi:
http://www.apexi-usa.com/pdf/product...tation/198.pdf
08-17-2006, 11:03 AM
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Re: Apexi Auto Turbo Timer ?
I am assuming, since it doesnt come with an o2 sensor that the a/f feature is probably the same thing as one of those autometer A/F meters.....meaning you watch the dancing light, and you dont get an accurate mixture ratio. Good for entertaining your friends, and maybe a cheap laugh, but almost useless compared to a real WB.
My own thought about turbo timers is, they work great...if you have a multi-thousand $$$ mAd TyT3 JDM turbo, and you want it to be in off the shelf condition forever....They are probably as usefull as the A/F meter thing if you are using a 3rd hand T-25 with "minimal" shaft play
My own thought about turbo timers is, they work great...if you have a multi-thousand $$$ mAd TyT3 JDM turbo, and you want it to be in off the shelf condition forever....They are probably as usefull as the A/F meter thing if you are using a 3rd hand T-25 with "minimal" shaft play
08-17-2006, 11:49 AM
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Re: Apexi Auto Turbo Timer ?
Yea I've never been a huge Turbo timer fan but lately someties i don't have a time to sit in my car since i am never ontime for anything and it wouldnt hurt to have one and I plan on getting a new or newly rebuilt turbo eventually and wouldn't mind to have the added security...
Oh and i believe this unit would give some sort of number, like an estimated A/F ratio, not really a light show just a pretty number to look at :P
Oh and i believe this unit would give some sort of number, like an estimated A/F ratio, not really a light show just a pretty number to look at :P
08-19-2006, 02:17 PM
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Re: Apexi Auto Turbo Timer ?
One of my friends has one, it works good as a turbo timer, but for any of its other features it works like ----. the boost guage on it is waaaaaaay off, i mean like 11.5 lbs off on a car boosting 12 lbs
08-19-2006, 06:58 PM
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Re: Apexi Auto Turbo Timer ?
https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...?topic=63636.0
Set both units up correctly and it will be pretty damn accurate.
Set both units up correctly and it will be pretty damn accurate.
08-20-2006, 11:41 AM
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Re: Apexi Auto Turbo Timer ?
Originally Posted by snm95ls
https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...?topic=63636.0
Set both units up correctly and it will be pretty damn accurate.
Set both units up correctly and it will be pretty damn accurate.
08-20-2006, 07:50 PM
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Re: Apexi Auto Turbo Timer ?
yes I am using this timer in my ride and including it in all my turbo kits.
The a/r meter feature is neat. Although it's different from the infamous autometer green/yellow/red gauge because it's voltage is averaged for a more stable reading, it remains as accurate as the gauge it's kooed up to.
This apexi a/f has a function to calibrate the Voltage span of the sensor signal.
it has mostly confused me but Apparently this function allows to read all types of sensors including WIDE band sensors, which would be very nice!!
Although i did not test it myself. lazyness makes me use my techedge WB instead !
The a/r meter feature is neat. Although it's different from the infamous autometer green/yellow/red gauge because it's voltage is averaged for a more stable reading, it remains as accurate as the gauge it's kooed up to.
This apexi a/f has a function to calibrate the Voltage span of the sensor signal.
it has mostly confused me but Apparently this function allows to read all types of sensors including WIDE band sensors, which would be very nice!!
Although i did not test it myself. lazyness makes me use my techedge WB instead !
