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Old 10-26-2009, 03:51 AM
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turbo timer?

got my f-350 on the road FINALLLY and i was thinkin.. i had a turbo car once that had a turbo timer to save the turbo and let it cool before it shuts off. should i get one for my truck? i never see a truck with one in it.
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Old 10-26-2009, 03:54 AM
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There is really no use for it. Just let the truck drop below 400% before shutting it off.
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:42 AM
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the use i can see is if your in a rush and don't have the few min to let a hot turbo cool.
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:49 AM
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There is really no use for it. Just let the truck drop below 400% before shutting it off.


You mean 400*
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Old 10-27-2009, 04:17 PM
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i have one on mine i am gunna take it off cause i have the vegistroke kit and the purge time is 1 min so it cools. but i always use mine cause im always in a rush and am not gunna sit there for 3 mins waiting when i can just push a button turn a switch and take the key out lock the truck and walk away. its so worth it
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