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Old 2004-08-06, 09:25 AM   #13
Nick Koan
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Originally Posted by sp00ln
I have a turbo timer, most of my friends with turbo cars have turbo timers, and people who dont usually let their car cool for a bit. I think it's a good thing for turbo cars to have because without them, it just puts more abuse on the turbos.
There has been much debate about this. Subaru claims it isn't necessary anymore, for the reasons BAN SUVS listed above. The general consensus is that a turbo timer (on a wrx) is not necessary, but it also won't hurt.
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