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Jun 30, 2009 | 02:11 PM

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aklim

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that means I should have no problem shutting down after cruising down the hwy. My recent trip to Seattle showed that my EGT's run about 350° to 400°, no load of coarse.

IMO, yes. After all, you have done what the turbo timer is there to do.

Jun 30, 2009 | 05:26 PM

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that means I should have no problem shutting down after cruising down the hwy. My recent trip to Seattle showed that my EGT's run about 350° to 400°, no load of coarse.

No if you EGTs are 350-400 you are safe to shut it down.

Jun 30, 2009 | 05:28 PM

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IMO, yes. After all, you have done what the turbo timer is there to do.

I use my truck for pulling 90% of the time and to have a turbo timer would really be nice.

Jun 30, 2009 | 05:39 PM

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I use my truck for pulling 90% of the time and to have a turbo timer would really be nice.

When you are ready to turn the key off, what is the EGT?

Jul 1, 2009 | 06:04 PM

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When you are ready to turn the key off, what is the EGT?

When I just throw it in park it is between 450-500. When I actually shut it down it is at least below 400.

Jul 1, 2009 | 06:09 PM

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When I just throw it in park it is between 450-500. When I actually shut it down it is at least below 400.

I'd say you don't need the turbo timer unless you have money burning a hole in your pocket.

Jul 1, 2009 | 06:36 PM

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Probably don't but I like the convience of having it. I wish they were cheaper or I would already have one. The price is what is actually holding me back right now. I think I am going to use it as a Christmas idea.

Jul 2, 2009 | 12:02 AM

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They are very nice when towing. I drive from Ca to Texas down the 10 thru Arizona New Mexico, West Texas and back quite a bit in the summer time, and when you stop at a rest stop to take care of business or just to stretch your legs my truck is never down to 350-400 by the time I park. It's just to hot in that area in the summer time as well. I use the Clifford Alarm type turbo timer. It's set for 10 minutes to shut down and it works great. The other advantage to this system is, I can start it from over a mile away and let it run with the AC on, and when I get in the truck it's nice and cool.