Timer & Controller, Having issues... Options

[Supersprynt]

I am getting conflicting feedback here so i would like to kno what the majority has done, thinks.

I'm putting in the 3sgte - do i NEED a turbo timer and boost controller? I kno some controllers have a timer built it, but are these NECESSARY - or just good ideas to have?

[Guest_Matthew_*]

a boost controller is essential in controlling what PSI you are going to run at.

i believe that the stock boost pressure is 8 psi which for the 3rd gen 3s-gte (st205) gives you 255hp. If you want more power than that and believe me that engine will take up to 15psi on stock internals. That should give you 325 or more. If you do not have a boost controller then you will never be able to adjust it (boost).

The timer is good to have because normally it can control when the turbo activates in a sense. Because I doubt that you want your turbo on a idle. Do you? Also a great thing about some timers is that when you are not riding it hard it will shut off the turbo to let it cool for a few minutes. Because I don't know if you know but under hood temperatures can get very hot. Which in turns heats up turbo oil and starts to break it down. The last thing anyone wants is their turbo to seize up.

I think that I have left out somethings. But it is just my opinion. Take it for what you will.