Turbo timer on a G40 - worth it?

[vwmk3jon]

Seen one on a Starlet turbo thingy before which got me thinking, would it be worth fitting one to the G ? Would stop me turning the engine off before its had chance to cool and whatnot.

Comments?

[dannyb.G40]

edit: saw the post on CP and I was wrong 

[hayesey]

it's to allow the turbo time to cool off by keeping the oil circulating through it (and water if a water cooled turbo) so it doesn't suffer from heat soak.  Not as important with the supercharger but it's still good practice to let it idle for a short time after driving, especially after a good ragging session. 

[jez1272gt]

I would say its only worth getting a turbo timer if your G is your daily. If you use it for going to and from work, going to the shops etc then it saves you having to let the car idle for a few mins like you should.

If you use your G as a secnd car to enjoy then i would just let run for a few mins before turning it off cheaper and less to go wrong as well...

[hayesey]

I'd agree with the above.

but also jon if you are using an eaton then a turbo timer would be pretty much a complete waste of time as they have their own sealed oil bath so no engine oil circulates it anyway.