do i need a turbo timer?
 

im going to be running a 14b oil and water cooled.. is a turbo timer neccesarry?

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

No, but you will have to sit in your car with the engine on to let it cool down.

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

Yep, you will just have to sit there and wait for few mins. (depends on how hard you drove it)

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

oh ok.. well i already have a blitz turbo timer / digital boost gauge..

but i read somewhere some1 said that cause the turbo is water cooled as well it doesnt need a turbo timer..

thanks for the info

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

i beg to differ, the water cools down the cartridge as well as the oil in it.

why do you think that factory turbo charged cars don't come turbo timers

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

this is what i was wondering..

like do stock talon/eclipses come with turbo timers? i dont think they do.. but then again they do sell them for thos cars... to make the turbo last longer..

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

they don't

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

NAAA, Your not gonna want to keep the 14b longer enough to worry about preserving it!!

You'll ALWAYS end up wanting to go faster!

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

i beg to differ
I walk by man volvo's who's cars were still running
There probably just intergrated in to the ECU
consumers just dont need to know about it

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

this may be true, most of the time you can't hear factory turboed cars running

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

I agree that the water cooled ones dont need as much time to cool down. But doesn't letting them cool down extra time help preserve the life of the turbo?

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

it definitely wouldn't hurt

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

not really alls u have to do is sit there and wait for the car to cool down, and u dont have to do it everytime u drive, only wen u drive it real hard. its really a waste, it jus looks cool 8)

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

yes, and why is your car smoking again??

oh yeah, that's right, blown turbo seals

asshat

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

I always try to drive easy when I get close to where I'm going. I would say if you have the water section of the turbo hooked up you're alot safer, but I hate water cooled turbos. :P
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Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

woah alotta opinions..

now like i said...

i already have a blitz dtt dc II turbo timer / boost gauge so its either sell it or keep it..

as for upgrading.. im not sure that is that close in the future.. cause i already got alot into the kit i peiced together.. and the 14b will be more then enough boost for me.. *i say that now i know*
but 200 hp civic is fast enough for the street.. go much more past that and it wont even be controllable lol

what would be a good turbo to upgrade to? t3?? what a/r ??

sorry to get ot but.. what are the a/r's on a 14b? i know they are good for d's thats why i went with it..but i dont know the numbers on it..





anyway i guess ill just use it since i got it.. and help the turbo out a lil..

now for the wiring.. who knows what color the ignition wires are on a 95 civic dx..

i found this for a 99si but nothing for a 95.. .are they the same.. i havent tried to install it yet.. or else id know already.. just seeing if neone knows for sure before i even get under there..

Red (constant 12v) wire => Thick ass white wire
Blue (accessory) wire => White with black stripe
Green (ignition) wire => Black with yellow stripe
Black (ground) wires => Grounded
Purple wire => Parking brake

and also how should i tap into them??? the 1 wire that goes to the ebrake.. came with a quick splice clip thing.. shoiuld i get some of thos for the other wires 2? i dont want to chop the ignition wires to much u know

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

If you got one already, that's great, keep it.

Careful, those colors worked for me. HOWEVER, many others have it set up to where the BLUE ---> goes to the SOLID YELLOW WIRE.

So do some researching and figure one which one to use.

Re: do i need a turbo timer?
 

you needs one only if you LOVED to drive it hard then shut it right off..

what i do, drive it easy for like the last half mile, then shut it right off just like a regular car.
turbo timers are OVER RATED 8)

same as you don`t see F40 Nor 911 turbo has one.
but in my frineds turbo MR2, there Is a note on the sunvise that said make sure engine must be running for at least XX second befoe shutting off after raping...