Supra Newbie Questions

Grandavi · 08-27-2008, 04:55 PM

Ahh, I think I understand. The turbo timer will actually allow you to know when the turbo is cool enough to safely shut down. I have an info request in to Greddy so I can learn more before getting one and installing it. Pretty sure my turbo is stock other than the air filter.

funny little tidbit for you... after driving my car and showing everyone as well as "test-driving" it with them, my wife says.. "just so you know... if you obssess over this car, im going to hide the keys and your making your own suppers... "
ah well... my enthusiasm should go down to normal levels soon.

mnewxv · 08-27-2008, 05:09 PM

Turbo timer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

theres some info there, basically what you need to know.

now you better make a spare key and tape it in the rear fenderwell!

lol good luck.

Grandavi · 08-27-2008, 06:12 PM

lol.. i got 4 keys with the car.. one is hidden

It states that you can change the rpm that the turbo kicks in. So.. for daily driving, I could actually set it high (like 4k rpm) and help save gas?

Grandavi · 08-28-2008, 03:32 PM

Now that I have the car back, etc... you can see more pics/questions at this post:
http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...html#post62395

Stupra · 09-02-2008, 07:29 AM

Now if your turbo is SCREAMING at full boost you need to check the 4 nuts that secure it to the manifold. I've had this happen to me twice after replacing a exhaust manifold gasket and after replacing a turbo. Those bolts loosen up VERY easily and when you hear a scream it's air escaping between the turbo and the manifold.

09-02-2008, 07:29 AM	#5
Stupra Intake Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 37	turbo "scream" Now if your turbo is SCREAMING at full boost you need to check the 4 nuts that secure it to the manifold. I've had this happen to me twice after replacing a exhaust manifold gasket and after replacing a turbo. Those bolts loosen up VERY easily and when you hear a scream it's air escaping between the turbo and the manifold. Last edited by Stupra; 09-03-2008 at 09:39 AM.

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08-27-2008, 04:55 PM	#1
Grandavi walbro fp Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 411	Ahh, I think I understand. The turbo timer will actually allow you to know when the turbo is cool enough to safely shut down. I have an info request in to Greddy so I can learn more before getting one and installing it. Pretty sure my turbo is stock other than the air filter. funny little tidbit for you... after driving my car and showing everyone as well as "test-driving" it with them, my wife says.. "just so you know... if you obssess over this car, im going to hide the keys and your making your own suppers... " ah well... my enthusiasm should go down to normal levels soon.

08-27-2008, 05:09 PM	#2
mnewxv 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: melrose, ma Posts: 108	Turbo timer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia theres some info there, basically what you need to know. now you better make a spare key and tape it in the rear fenderwell! lol good luck.

08-27-2008, 06:12 PM	#3
Grandavi walbro fp Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 411	lol.. i got 4 keys with the car.. one is hidden It states that you can change the rpm that the turbo kicks in. So.. for daily driving, I could actually set it high (like 4k rpm) and help save gas?

08-28-2008, 03:32 PM	#4
Grandavi walbro fp Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 411	Now that I have the car back, etc... you can see more pics/questions at this post: http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...html#post62395