 turbo timer, what to get |
 Oct 25, 2004 - 6:54 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
im thinking of getting a turbo timer and wanted some recomendations on what one to buy. so far the hks looks like the most feature packed. does anyone even offer a harness that makes the install easy on our cars?
-------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Oct 25, 2004 - 6:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I read on mr2oc.com that all turbo timer harnesses for a particular application fit all other turbo timers.
I have the Apexi. The thing I like about it is the size and it has a a/f guage (with a narrow band o2 sensor). I have no experience with other brands. I have had some funny looks from people when I walk away from my car with it still running and then it shuts off automatically. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Oct 25, 2004 - 8:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm shooting for the Super AVCR.. one of these days..
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Oct 25, 2004 - 8:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
but, since our cars are not factory turbo, what harness can we use?
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Oct 25, 2004 - 9:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Davenport Iowa Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
um.. you wire it into your ignition.. took me about 30mins to do the whole thing.. thought I might of had it wrong but then realized that my cheapy "economy" battery thats now in the trunk doesn't have enuf charge to retain mem funtion on nething in my car nemore besides the clock
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Oct 25, 2004 - 11:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thats so sad lol Don't most timers sell "universal" harnesses? The trick isn't finding the harness, it's finding the wiring diagram |
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Oct 26, 2004 - 9:24 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 28, '03 From Bloomington, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Apexi. I have about.....oh.....8 friends that run em. They swear by em. I enjoy them because they're so small, you can tuck em away anywhere and still look classy. Also, a lil batt gauge and a/f gauge. Let's be honest tho, the HKS one is huge and fugly
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Oct 27, 2004 - 11:21 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 30, '02 From Washington Spokane / Coeur D' Alene Idaho Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
i have the Greddy timer and it works great.
-------------------- yea your 3sgte is cool but ill stick to my 7agte
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Oct 27, 2004 - 11:23 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Thats a boost controller, does it have a built in timer? I have an Apex also. And you'll have to hard wire it, its not hard took about an hour. This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Oct 27, 2004 - 11:23 AM -------------------- |
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Oct 27, 2004 - 12:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
.. I misread this entire post; wasn't paying attention that day. Woops |
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Oct 27, 2004 - 12:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i have that one. very easy to use an small. u dont need a harness just tap hard wire it in. 3 ignition wires and one for the ebrake sensor and one for the o2 sensor. nothing big took me like 20 mins -------------------- |
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Oct 28, 2004 - 8:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 9, '03 From Dayton, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I will sell you my brand new Blitz DTT (Dual w/ Boost Gauge) DCII Turbo Timer.
 They sale them here for 129$...I will sell it for 100$ shipped. http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templates/fr...=145&SearchYN=N --------------------  |
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Oct 28, 2004 - 9:35 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
how much u want for it? ....my bad...just noticed u said 100$ .. is it used or brand new?
the other one i was thinking of is the HKS type 1 ... besides turbo timer...it claims to be able to give you rpm warning (aka shift light) and 0-60 and 1/4mile times.. any even use that one? This post has been edited by lagos: Oct 28, 2004 - 9:38 AM -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Oct 28, 2004 - 9:50 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
My friend had one on his VR4 - it automatically sets the cool-down time according to how high you went in the RPM range and for how long. The time sometimes ended up being like 3mins, which I feel is completely unnecessary. I leave mine at 1.30.
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Oct 28, 2004 - 10:13 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
i think u can do auto or manial setting with them what about the 1/4miles feature...does that work well...they say it also works as a shift light too.... (im talkin about the hks) -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Oct 28, 2004 - 8:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From Va Team 6gc Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
my boy has the hks in his 240 he's used the 0-60 and the shift light he says it works great. and man it looks awsome.
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Oct 28, 2004 - 8:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 9, '03 From Sioux falls, South Dakota Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i have an HKS type 1 in my turbo integra. i love it. its easy to use. the quater mile time was not that accurate if i remeber. its been awhile since i used all the functions so i cant verify. i use the speed and voltage the most. i would definatly recommend this one. i have never used any of the others so my opinion is bias, but i would by another one.
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Oct 28, 2004 - 9:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
what about the shift light feature. does that work well? -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Nov 16, 2004 - 9:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 9, '03 From Sioux falls, South Dakota Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Sorry I've been gone awhile. The shift light feature (if you have already had this question answered sorry for the delay) just makes the face of the timer turn Red from the normal state of BLUE. If i remember right you can set the rpm wanted to the nearest hundrd ie. 7100 or 6900. hope that answeres your questions and again sorry for taking so long.
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