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It depends on what state you are in - according to the RTA in NSW it is illegal to have an aftermarket turbo-timer.. Just car require you to have atleast a 2-point immobiliser fitted, they dont' require an alarm..

"legal" - is dependant on what your state's rules are.. email them and you'll get a response.

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Anthony,

Turbo timers are illegal in NSW.

There are a number of reasons.

1: Where a vehicle was built to meet the Australian Design Rules, from 1972, it is a defect if the key can be removed from the ignition switch while the engine is still running.

2: Under NSW law, it is an offence to leave the engine running on an unattended vehicle.

If you have any other enquiries, don't hesitate to reply or contact Technical Enquiries on 1300 137 302.

Regards

Colin Lambert

Technical Enquiries Officer

Thanks mate, fair enough, looks like turbo timers are illegal in NSW (my state).

I think I will just opt for the sit in car and wait trick then.

If a car has a stock turbo, running stock boost, is there any need to wait any more than 1 minute after a thrash?

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Although they are deemed illegal nearly every man and his dog with a turbo car has one, including myself.

Best advice is - take it easy for the last couple of minutes when giving it a boot before you turn it off, this way you've got cool air moving through the engine bay..

For you to damage the turbo I believe it is caused when you have been running it hard for a long time, than turning the engine off straight away the metal can change it's shape due to sudden temperature change + the fact that the oil is no longer flowing you can get heat soak.. generally not good for a car whether it be turbo or not..

Just take it easy, and it'll be fine..

To turbo timer or to not turbo timer?

Ill see how my turbo timer can work with my existing alarm, if it proves to be unsafe/increase the chance of the car being stolen, then Ill just not fit it.

Argh then again for the sake of a legit insurance policy ill just leave it off. Too much unwanted hassle for little benefit. Money better spent elsewhere.

Thanks for your help Links. Appreciate it.

The turbo timer will work fine with the alarm so long as you get an alarm that has a timer option (ie. just hold in the button when turning on the alarm to activate). many alarms have this feature. I don't know of anyone without a timer...can't see it being a problem even if it is illegal. Tuck it up under the dash if you are worried.

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