|
|
|
|
| Author |
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,563
|
Turbo warmup period?
How long do you guys wait before you actually start driving your cars into heavy boost?
I wait until the oil temp needle passes the thick white bar, which I've been led to believe is when the engine's warm enough to be driven normally. When I say normally, I mean, safe to actually be taken to max boost. I try to take my car into full boost a few times to/from work, which is typically a 30 minute journey each way. Less if my foot feels a bit heavier  The general consensus with these cars is that they love to be revved and driven hard. Moreso than just being babied 
__________________
Merv '89 911 Turbo Cab Protomotive MAP ECU, Twin Plugged Heads, GT2-EVO CAMs, 3.3L fully finned P&C's, ARP fasteners, C2T head gaskets, Titanium Retainers, Turbo spec valves, springs & guides, 964 splash valves, GT35R BB turbo, GSF Stainless Headers, Magnaflow Exhaust, Full bay Intercooler, TiAL 46mm w/gate, TiAL 50mm BOV, Apexi AVC-R EBC, SPEC Stage3+ Clutch kit, Crane CDI Ignition 
|
||
12-06-2006, 08:04 PM
|
|
|
Registered User
|
Merv,
I waited till the oil cooler valve opened. I would normally see my temp go up and then drop back a bit and this was when I thought the valve has opened. Took about 5-10 minutes of driving normally.
__________________
Regards Bruce Past 89 3.2 Carrera (Sold), 94 3.6 Turbo (Sold) Present 94 C36 AMG M-Benz, 93 SL500 M-Benz, 08 C63 AMG M-Benz |
||
|
12-06-2006, 10:12 PM
|
|
|
Me like track days
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Kirkland, WA
Posts: 10,205
|
1) Buy a numbered temperature gauge.....no guessing!
2) Wait until it reaches 180 degrees via driving, not idling Add gas, have fun!
__________________
- Craig 3.4L, SC heads, 964 cams, B&B headers, K27 HF ZC turbo, Ruf IC. WUR & RPM switch, IA fuel head, Zork, G50/50 5 speed. 438 RWHP / 413 RWTQ - "930 is the wild slut you sleep with who tries to kill you every time you "get it on" - Quote by Gabe Movie: 930 on the dyno |
||
|
12-07-2006, 06:24 AM
|
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Near Atlanta
Posts: 128
|
I just ordered a numbered temp gage and should have it soon. Anybody go with a numbered oil press gage? I have read that the Druck gage leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to accuracy.
__________________
911rudy |
||
|
12-09-2006, 07:16 PM
|
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Elk Grove, CA
Posts: 513
|
I just bought the numbered temp gauge but haven't installed it yet. I have no idea how accurate they are....but I like the numbers better than a solid bar.
__________________
1987 factory Slantnosed 930 Cabriolet/Guard's red 2002 Midnight Blue 996TT X50 1999 Iris Blue 996 (Dash fire burned and totalled 9/07) |
||
|
12-09-2006, 08:07 PM
|
|
|
Automotive Monomaniac
|
I wait about 5 minutes of driving - at least. Often more.
I can't wait for 180F, as mine doesn't always get that hot.
__________________
2012 - Porsche Boxster Spyder 6MT / 2018 - Porsche 911 Carrera 7MT / 2018 - Porsche Macan 7DCT / 2018 - Volkswagen GTI 6MT |
||
|
12-10-2006, 10:02 PM
|
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Sweden
Posts: 5,646
|
It's not the turbo that is wears the worst by driving cold, it's the engine. turbo shaft spins on a layer of oil and impeller bleds aren't touching, so there is practically no wear. Thick oil will impose more drag on shaft, making it spool slower but it won't wear the turbo.
Arguably, by driving on boost @ low revs, engine will heat up sooner due to greater heat buildup.
__________________
Thank you for your time, |
||
|
12-10-2006, 11:11 PM
|
|
|
Crotchety Old Bastard
|
The only way I can reach 180F in the winter is on boost.
My engine does not go above 150F when it's cold out. I usually wait until the temp hits 130 before driving/boosting above 3000rpm in the winter, 150F when it's warm out.
__________________
RarlyL8 Motorsports / M&K Exhaust - 911/930 Exhaust Systems, Turbos, TiAL, CIS Mods/Rebuilds '78 911SC Widebody, 930 engine, 915 Tranny, K27, SC Cams, RL8 Headers & GT3 Muffler. 350whp @ 0.75bar Brian B. (256)536-9977 Service@MKExhaust Brian@RarlyL8 |
||
|
12-11-2006, 07:08 AM
|
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 933
|
If I hit the boost while the engine is cold it baulks and bucks. When it doesn't act up anymore then we're ready to play. Simple and effective.
__________________
C.H. Boost Addiction - honestly, I have it under control 1989 911 Turbo Cabriolet Mods include: Kokeln IC, GHL Headers, Hooligan muffler, Modified K27 7200, BL WUR, LC-1 & XD-16, Bilstein Sports (4), TRG sway bars, Oversize torsion bars, Strut brace |
||
|
12-13-2006, 11:48 AM
|
|
 |
| Thread Tools | |
| Rate This Thread | |
|
|
93/88 Porsche 964 Turbo/911 3.2 3.6 Turbo/3.2
78 Porsche 911SC 3.0L, 3.3Turbo soon. 
