m sprank Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 It is not necessary to perform a “cool down/idling” procedure on Subaru WRX/STi/LGT turbo models, as was recommended with past turbo models. The current 2.0/2.5 liter turbo engine has a far greater cooling capacity and, coupled with technology advances, makes this practice no longer necessary. This explains why information about a cool down is not included in the Owner’s Manuals. The heat contained in the turbocharger begins to vaporize the coolant at the turbocharger after the engine is stopped. This hot vapor then enters the coolant reservoir tank, which is the highest point of the coolant system. At the same time the vapor exits the turbocharger, coolant supplied from the right bank cylinder head flows into the turbo. This action reduces the turbocharger temperature. This process will continue until the vaporizing action in the turbocharger has stopped or cooled down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will816 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Wow, good to know. Just had the cool-down conversation with my dad about my new (to me) Legacy. He has an auto shop in Idaho and we've always had turbo diesel trucks around and the common practice was to let them idle for a few minutes after a long drive, I figured I should do the same for my new Legacy but he said he was pretty sure I didn't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackturboblack Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 What about the BNR turbos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettner12 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 what about them? it's the cooling system that matters, not the turbocharger. BNR uses an IHI core, so nothing changes other than the size of the impeller and exhaust wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackturboblack Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Ah. Thank you, sir. Always helps to know I haven't been damaging my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 BNR turbos are cooled by the same method as OEM turbos, so you are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lardo420 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 although not necessary, is it not good practice to let it cool for 30sec-1min anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 If it makes you feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slgt05 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 although not necessary, is it not good practice to let it cool for 30sec-1min anyways? ive always does it....cant hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 How much for a turbo timer install? /sarcasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 ^ $1,000,000. Only have to sell 1 and I get to retire. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTango Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 ^ $1,000,000. Only have to sell 1 and I get to retire. Lol. Thats far from enough to retire.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 I might be older than you. Lol. Even without interest that is enough for me to make till the "end of days". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTango Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Im sure you arnt older...maybe just a low cost of living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Subscribed for how old Whiskey Tango is. But seriously, 1,000,000 dollars is plenty of money as long as you don't spend it on turbo timers. Life is plenty long if we dont spend all our time waiting for turbos to cool down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred_Buchi Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Thats far from enough to retire.... It isn't if I put it all on 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 ^When the $2 dollar tables went away, I left the tables. Not a gambler. Do have expensive taste. But, I could do fine with $1mil. I just need my wife to retire from the school union with medical benefits for me. I'm gonna need some bionic parts pretty soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackturboblack Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 ^When the $2 dollar tables went away, I left the tables. Not a gambler. Do have expensive taste. But, I could do fine with $1mil. I just need my wife to retire from the school union with medical benefits for me. I'm gonna need some bionic parts pretty soon. Just remember to post a walkthrough with pics. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 I have some videos taken of the arthroscopic surgeries performed on my right shoulder after the accident that ended my racing career. I might be able to u-tube those. Really graphic when the tool that looks like leatherman pliers comes into the frame and grabs a chunk of bone and scar tissue and violently rips it free. Or when the drill slips off the screw and slams into the bone. Thats a good one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred_Buchi Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 ^ holy crap. I'm not sure I wanna see that. My already low confidence in doctors doesn't need to be any lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Surgery was performed by a leading arthroscopic surgeon. Dr. King. His practice was the San Diego Chargers official facility. He put Jeremy McGrath and Wayne Gretzky back together. First 3 surgeons told me I had lost all use of my arm for life and was disabled. Dr. King said he could give me my arm back, but I would never race again. Well. I raced again. But never at the same level and never seriously. I can still ride, but it is not the same. I do qualify for 40% disability, but never took any. The arm is not anything like it used to be. But, I can use it. So, in the end I count myself lucky. The arthritis is unbearable some days (especially after I slammed the same shoulder into a tree on a nice "get off" riding on the street) but I have my right arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackturboblack Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Damn, Mike. I know how hard it is to hold back (was all-city basketball till the knees went) but us folks just getting into Subbies need you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 I have yet to meet a machine I can not crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackturboblack Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I have yet to meet a machine I can not crash. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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