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?

[ghostdog]

QUOTE (aaronc222 @ Apr 3, 2003 - 2:59 PM)

Who told you this????? That's completely wrong. A turbo timer leaves the car on idle for a set(or adjusted by driving, depending on the model) time after you remove the key. This allows the turbo to 'spool down' so that hot oil is not stuck in the turbo when you shut the car off. Having a TT will prevent damage to the turbo by allowing the oil to cool before it is left to sit there. Under normal driving conditions, a TT is practically useless(still helps). But if you like to 'get on the gas' and race than it will save the turbo when you race and then park right afterwards.

THANK YOU for taking the time to correct some of the rampant misinformation that often plagues these boards.

... another feature of the turbo timer is the coolness factor. park your car, get out and people will be like "hey, that guy's car is still on" and you'll smile knowing its the TT.