Does anyone have any recomendation on a turbo timer for an 04 6.0 PSD? What I mean by turbo timer is one of those gizmos that let your engine run for a predefined amount of time after removing the key for cooling purposes.

I was also wondering about remote starters, anyone have any input there?

 

I have the factory auto start. They wanted $500 or so to install. I have another company put it in for $100. I like it. I ask them about being able to delay turn off. The parts manager told me that the new PSD's, 6.0, have a fan built in to cool the turbo. What I usually due is once I am parked, I'll push my seat back and turn off my radio/AC and such, put up my sun screen in the front window then turn off my truck. I think a minute or so just at idle is fine and have read the same on the board. After heavy towing my friend lets his run for 5 minutes or so at idle and if its hot outside he'll open the hood while its at idle.

....Rich
05 PSD CC 4x4 Loaded

 

I use the CES option with the X-Monitor gauge package. Works great for me.

Do a search on turbo timer and sit back with a cup of joe and read through all the hits.

This is a pretty frequently asked question so there are already lots of good posts on the subject to sift through.

 

I should not be posting but I could not resist. Read and visit MotorHaven then read some more I am sure someone here has a remote with cool down. Under normal driving your temps will be okay, just let the engine warm up and cool down unlike a gas engine where people tend to just drive them.

When pulling a load let the engine cool down, which may be five minutes coming off a a hard tow.

When the EGT's are high, that will burn the oil in the turbo housing at the bearing if you shut down the truck right away.

 

Good to see your awake Daryl

 

Not for long though . . . shutting down here in a second as it's 1 AM here on the left coast.

 

(this is copied from two of my posts in a fairly recent thread on turbo cooldown)

Turbo cooldown timer: http://www.dieselmanor.com/isspro/ttm.asp

It hooks up to a pyrometer, and will automatically shut the engine off when EGT's are around 300.

It's highly recommended by the folks at the DieselStop.

Here's the section of that article referring to the device:
"The TTM is a great accessory for turbo diesels. It works by keeping your engine running until your EGT reaches a certain number. You should generally not shut down a turbo diesel until the EGT reaches 250-350 degrees. Instead of waiting in the cab until the temp does down, let the TTM do it for you. Connect the wires from the pyrometer to the terminals on the TTM according to the directions. Connect one terminal to the battery (for 1999-Up Super Duty trucks, use one of the two yellow wires in the main harness under the dash), connect one to ground, and the ignition terminal to the ignition wire (on 1999-Up Super Duty trucks, this is the large 10-gauge red wire with black stripe in the main harness). You can also wire in a kill switch in case the TTM ever malfunctions or if you need to shut the truck off immediately. Drive the truck to get the EGT up and then turn off the ignition. The TTM should keep the truck running until the EGT cools down. If you have a manual transmission, you may need to teach yourself to leave the truck in neutral with the parking brake set. "

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For a remote starter, I've heard many folks say they're very happy with the Gold remote starter from Ford. I believe it also can serve as a turbo cooldown timer, but is based on time, rather than temperature... I believe.

Hope this helps!

 

I knew somone like Ryan would come along..........good post, now I have to read and bone up on the subject.

 

I bought the viper remote start at best buy. With Install it was $199. And it has the turbo timer as well.

2 benifits in one


I love it



John

 

I just installed a Viper 791VX. The system comes with 2-way paging alarm, remote start, 3 auxiliary outputs, and turbo timer. The turbo times can be set for 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes. To activate the turbo timer, I need to press two buttons on the remote before I remove the key. It's very useful. The whole system is $500.

 

That is a good price for all it does, was that with installation.

 

I lean more towards factory parts as they are generally easier to install and minimize the about of holes in the dash area, new remotes etc. Also they are covered by the factory warranty.

Does anyone know where I can find more info about the ford gold remote start system?

Does it have a turbo timer built in?

 

Actually the Viper 791XV is $400 and $100 for the installation for grand total of $500 out the door. Plus the system is programmable. The alarm system carrys a lifetime warranty for the central controller and one-year warranty for the LCD remote and the siren.

I have the instruction for the Ford Remote Start Gold System installation guide in pdf. The whole installation process is very lengthy and there are tons of wires. I have heard that some dealerships charges over $700 for parts and installation and some dealerships won't even try to install one. The Ford system doesn't have turbo timer. A comparable aftermarket remote start system costs around $300 (one-way remote, remote start, & basic alarm).

I'm not worry about the warranty with Ford because they have to prove that the aftermarket remote start/alarm system is the source of any electrical problem.

 

I hate to dispute that but I think it does... jdadamsjr here at FTE has the gold system, I believe, and he says while it does have the turbo timer, he just never uses it. Maybe we both need to double check, or maybe John can chime in if he sees this thread...

 

MY Ford Gold has a 10 min shutdown you can use as a cool down feature...
it doesn't go by temperature... but 10 minutes is enough to cool down anything in any amount of heat

they must have changed the name to Powercode remote though....

http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com/...id=&refer=link