Turbo Saver
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Turbo Saver
What do you guys think about the turbo saver module,is it worth the money, it is 240.00 dollars for the 2004 S/D is it helpful,and what would you set the cool down period for at 5 min. 10 min. are any of you guys using this product?
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I use my turbo saver almost everytime i park my truck. Before I had it I would try to drive slow and would wait in the truck for 2-3 mins before shuting it down, sometimes longer if towing. Now I just park and get out, I have it set for 3 mins and it automatically shuts down.
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Which timer are you looking into? I have the Isspro Turbo Temp Monitor which shuts the engine down when the post turbo temp reachs the adjustable preset. Mine is set at 350. Diesel Manor has the kit with the TTM and thermocouple for under $200.
Check out the TTM vs Timer at the bottom of this link.
http://www.dieselmanor.com/isspro/ttm.asp
Check out the TTM vs Timer at the bottom of this link.
http://www.dieselmanor.com/isspro/ttm.asp
Last edited by OregonF350; Jul 16, 2007 at 09:47 PM.
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I do not have a brand or type in mind right now , I just wanted to hear from other members if they were using this method to cool down their turbos after a long run or heavy towing , and is it worth the money and time to Install this turbo saver.
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I don't know if they are useful or not. I know there are a few on here that use them and like them, I just stick to reading til my egt hits round 400, it rarely takes longer then 20 secs for my gauge to read that and I'm usually not in a rush to get out of the truck. If I were to do it, I would probably do it with a combo like beerstalker is doing with a remote start.
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Originally Posted by OregonF350
Which timer are you looking into? I have the Isspro Turbo Temp Monitor which shuts the engine down when the post turbo temp reachs the adjustable preset. Mine is set at 350. Diesel Manor has the kit with the TTM and thermocouple for under $200.
Check out the TTM vs Timer at the bottom of this link.
http://www.dieselmanor.com/isspro/ttm.asp
Check out the TTM vs Timer at the bottom of this link.
http://www.dieselmanor.com/isspro/ttm.asp
For reference which wire is it you cut on the steering column bundle, and where does the other end go?
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Originally Posted by SirHailstone
Looks like a nifty and relatively inexpensive device. The instructions of Diesel Manor provided by ISSPRO are really iffy, are the ones in the package any better?
For reference which wire is it you cut on the steering column bundle, and where does the other end go?
For reference which wire is it you cut on the steering column bundle, and where does the other end go?
For the 04 I had to tap two wires for ign. Red with black trace (10 guage) and yellow with white trace (16-14 guage) I also used the solid yellow from the ign switch bundle for power, I run this through a 30 amp relay with a switch mounted in the dash so I can disable the TTM.
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I agree with tex25025, I just use my ISSPro EGT gauge. If I maintain a low throttle position the last minute or two of driving and then wait 20 seconds or so, the temp drops to 400 and then I shut it off. This way I have the gauge to look at instead of something automated under the dash or wherever it goes...
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Originally Posted by kemerick
I agree with tex25025, I just use my ISSPro EGT gauge. If I maintain a low throttle position the last minute or two of driving and then wait 20 seconds or so, the temp drops to 400 and then I shut it off. This way I have the gauge to look at instead of something automated under the dash or wherever it goes...
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The thermocouple location is at the back bootom side of the driver side exhaust manifold. I removed the manifold to drill and tap it so it was well done and so I did not leave metal shavings inside.
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Save Your Money.......Use Synthetic Oil
FWIW - Using synthetic motor oil eliminates the need for a turbo cool down timer. Running sustained high EGTs with dino oil and not allowing the turbo to have cooler dino oil pumped through it at idle may cause "coking" (burnt oil residue) on the shaft bearing and or the variable vane operating mechanism. That will lead to eventual turbo failure. Synthetic oil will not coke.
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Saying that running synthetic oil will eliminate the need for letting the oil & turbo to cool down is not totally accurate. Synthetic has many superior properties, but it can/will still react badly to extreme conditions.
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Originally Posted by Deluxe05
Saying that running synthetic oil will eliminate the need for letting the oil & turbo to cool down is not totally accurate. Synthetic has many superior properties, but it can/will still react badly to extreme conditions.
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Originally Posted by OregonF350
Just out of curiosity, where do you have the pyrometer installed? I'm running two gauges, both pre-turbo and post-turbo. It is surprising how much longer it takes for the post to cool.