just bought a 1993 mkiv twin turbo, need help

[mnewxv]

Originally Posted by 1993suprawr

and also what does the turbo timer do... im not really surei have it set for 2mins and 30 seconds tho whats its purpose?

its so when you turn off the ignition, the engine will run for 2.5 minutes after you take the key out. that way, the engine(particularly the turbo) can idle for a few minutes to cool down, essential if it was being driven hard. Otherwise, the oil in the turbo would stop circulating, be trapped in the hot turbo and burn, turning into some gunk not good for anything.

[Meanmachine04]

I am very interested in becoming a supra owner as well and I was looking at the site you purchased your supra off OP. Being that yours is also prolly right hand drive do you plan to convert anything over? Is this affordable anyone? Ive never looked into buying a right hand drive car and converted it to american standards including all the gauges and what not

[1993suprawr]

i like rhd im just gonna keep it likke that just supei t up more, and is there an ideal time to set my turbo timer after just a normal like drive?

[1993suprawr]

also i was wondering what type of engine oil would u guys prefer thati used a name and brand would be good cause i gotta go buy some cause its pretty low thanx hopefully someone can answer me really soon

[Meanmachine04]

Turbo timers arent really there for normal drives. Its more of a convienence item. Meaning if you had it turned off or didnt even have it on and you just went for a cruise and didnt really play hard then you could just park the car and turn it right off. (the car is going to be its hottest idling)

Now where the turbo timer comes in...if you play a little hard and you dont wanna drive around at a cruise speed to help cool things down it will idle for a bit and cool it down a little more. Even tho a car is going to be its hottest idling its still better to idle for a few before turning it off but its even better that if you know your destination is like 5 miles away dont rip ass through the parking lot or up the street and then just try and turn it off lol.

I just wanted to answer your post the best I can but also explain things as well. I think an ok turbo timer setting would be for 45 seconds. I dont think thats too short or too long.

[mnewxv]

Originally Posted by Meanmachine04

Turbo timers arent really there for normal drives. Its more of a convienence item. Meaning if you had it turned off or didnt even have it on and you just went for a cruise and didnt really play hard then you could just park the car and turn it right off. (the car is going to be its hottest idling)

Now where the turbo timer comes in...if you play a little hard and you dont wanna drive around at a cruise speed to help cool things down it will idle for a bit and cool it down a little more. Even tho a car is going to be its hottest idling its still better to idle for a few before turning it off but its even better that if you know your destination is like 5 miles away dont rip ass through the parking lot or up the street and then just try and turn it off lol.

I just wanted to answer your post the best I can but also explain things as well. I think an ok turbo timer setting would be for 45 seconds. I dont think thats too short or too long.

i say one minute 45s might be just a tad short if it was a street race or series of races. 60s is doable its not THAT long

[1993suprawr]

what about if i just go drive for like a hour but not like drive it hard would i need to use the turbo timer or like if im driving fo rlike 10 mins and come home would it matter if i still have it on for like 50 seconds..and what engine oil do u guys prefer...

[1Chin3seBoi]

i used royal purple 15 40

Originally Posted by 1993suprawr

also i was wondering what type of engine oil would u guys prefer thati used a name and brand would be good cause i gotta go buy some cause its pretty low thanx hopefully someone can answer me really soon

[1993suprawr]

okay cool thanx alot

[pwpanas]

Originally Posted by 1993suprawr

okay cool thanx alot

Don't use 15 40. The engine's bearing clearances and the oil pump are all spec'd for 10w30. Amsoil is best, followed by redline and then royal purple.