Just wondering if turbo timers r really worth it I read a lot of good things about them thinking of installing 1 I know their illegal

I dont see the point in having them. Just don't thrash the car just before you turn it off. Your engine will actually heat up more sitting there on idle than cruising at speed. If you're that concerned about letting it 'cool' the turbo then idle it for 30 seconds before turning it off with the key.

Even when the coolant temp rises, stationary, at idle, it will still be far cooler than exhaust gas temp. But still, as above, just don't boost it when you're almost at your destination and idle it for 30 seconds before you switch it off.

Thanks that what I thought to u saved me cash nice

May I ask why are they illegal??Ok here in NZ.I have a late model Hilux turbo and I never have had issues with the turbo,I normaly just let her run down for about 20 secs before shutting down,A bit longer if I have been towing heavy loads.Done 200,000ks now in just under 4 years. Cheers Marty

Not sure why I just know a mate of mine with a skyline got defected for turbo timer and nothing else sorry no reason I don't understand why either

They are illegal because you can get out the vehicle with the key and the vehicle is still running

There's theft issues as well as issues where the car is knocked in to gear and drives. Someone I knew put his car through his back yard fence because he tried switching it off but forgot the turbo timer was on so it didnt kill the engine. Cant remember exact specifics.

the main reason is if you are in an accident and its dangerous, rolled or traped in the car or something and a fire fighter or someone comes and trys to shut the car/ignition off they cant. so its to do with safety. and as said above they are pure wank factor.

Thank u for the exact reason def put me off getting one appreciate all input cheers

Quote: Originally Posted by -pumba- [View Post] the main reason is if you are in an accident and its dangerous, rolled or traped in the car or something and a fire fighter or someone comes and trys to shut the car/ignition off they cant. so its to do with safety. and as said above they are pure wank factor. never heard that one before and don't think it's a reason we had them in lots of our diesel firetrucks for many years I left one parked and running all night due to confusion over ignition switch and turbo timer Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by aus880 [View Post] never heard that one before and don't think it's a reason we had them in lots of our diesel firetrucks for many years I left one parked and running all night due to confusion over ignition switch and turbo timer thats what i was told by a inspection officer at regency. makes sense to me Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by -pumba- [View Post] the main reason is if you are in an accident and its dangerous, rolled or traped in the car or something and a fire fighter or someone comes and trys to shut the car/ignition off they cant. so its to do with safety. and as said above they are pure wank factor. If installed correctly the turbo timer wont engauge unless the handbrake is pulled up, which it wouldnt have been in the event of an accident etc unless the driver drives around with the handbrake on or pulled it up when the crash?

Like i said its just what i was told. but almost every car i have had come through work havnt been hooked up to the handbrake. but i guess if thats how its ment to be hooked up then what i was told is bull****. guess i was wrong : )