Official HKS USA Press Release



The All New HKS Turbo Timer
HKS USA, Inc., celebrating its 35th year as the premier manufacturer and supplier of automotive performance systems and parts, is proud to announce the ninth generation of the HKS Turbo Timer available for sale on September 10th, 2008.

In 1982 HKS introduced the world’s first Turbo Timer to assist in cooling down the turbocharger to prevent oil coking in the center bearing cartridge assembly. Oil "coking" occurs when a turbocharger is not properly cooled down and the oil that normally lubricates the center cartridge heats up and forms solidified oil deposits. A turbo timer allows an engine to idle for a preset amount of time after the ignition key has been turned to the off position and removed. By allowing a turbocharged engine to idle, oil continues to pass through the turbo until it has cooled down to the point where oil "coking" will not occur. Re-designed for 2008, the all new Turbo Timer Type-0 and Type-1 feature a new, slim low profile design with a separate LCD display and control unit following the same design concepts as the current HKS EVC and A/F Knock Amp.
The Turbo Timer Type-0 features a red LCD backlit display for easy visibility, 2 timer modes, and a battery voltage meter with a peak value indication and warning function.

The Turbo Timer Type-1 features a light blue LCD backlit display and has the same basic timing and voltage features as the Type-0 plus several monitoring and measurement functions. The Turbo Timer Type-1 features an Auto mode for the timer function allowing the Turbo Timer to automatically calculate optimum idling time according to the most recent driving pattern. Vehicle speed and RPM can be displayed on the Type-1's LCD monitor and a speed warning level can be set. A two-stage RPM warning can also be set and used as a shift indicator. When a warning level is reached the Type-1's LCD monitor will blink and an audible beep will sound. The HKS Turbo Timer Type-1 also features various measurement functions including 1/4 mile timer, 0-60 timer and a stopwatch function that can be used for lap timing. The Turbo-Timer Type-1 can read in either MPH/SAE or KPH/Metric.

The new HKS Turbo Timers are compatible with all HKS Turbo Timer harnesses to make for an easy installation.

Type-0


* Part # 41001-AK009
* MSRP: $99
* Positive Lit LCD
o Red Back Light
* Black Display Case (W:89.5mm/H:22.5mm/D:13mm)
* LCD Display (W:41.5mm/H:11mm)
* Black Control Unit Case (W:69.0mm/H:80.0mm/D:21.0mm)
* Timer Functions:
o Manual Mode (0-10 Minutes)
o Memory Mode #1 (1 touch, 1 Minute Setting)
o Memory Mode #2 (1 touch, 3 Minute Setting)
* Battery Voltage Display:
o Battery Voltage
o Peak Value Indication
o ON/OFF Warning Function
* Compatible with all HKS Turbo Timer Harnesses


Type-1


* Part # 41001-AK010
* MSRP: $155
* Positive Lit LCD
o Blue Back Light
* Black Display Case (W:89.5mm/H:22.5mm/D:13mm)
* LCD Display (W:41.5mm/H:11mm)
* Black Control Unit Case (W:69.0mm/H:80.0mm/D:21.0mm)
* Timer Functions:
o Manual Mode (0-10 Minutes)
o Memory Mode #1 (1 touch, 1 Minute Setting)
o Memory Mode #2 (1 touch, 3 Minute Setting)
o Auto Mode (0-5 Minute Setting)
* Battery Voltage Display:
o Battery Voltage
o Peak Value Indication
o ON/OFF Warning Function
* Vehicle Speed Indication Function:
o Vehicle Speed
o Peak Speed Hold Value
o Speed Warning Function
* Engine RPM Indication Function:
o Engine RPM
o Peak Engine RPM Hold Value
o Engine RPM Warning Function
* Display in either MPH/SAE or KPH/Metric
* Metric Distance Time Functions:
o Acceleration Distance (0-100m, 0-200m, 0-400m)
o Section Time (200-400m)
o Acceleration Time (0-100km/h, 100-150km/h)
o Auto or Manual Start for Quarter Mile Function
* SAE Distance Time Functions:
o Acceleration Distance (0-60 foot, 0-1/8 mile, 0-1/4 mile)
o Auto or Manual Start for Quarter Mile Function
* Stopwatch Tool Time Measurement
o Total Elapsed Time
o Lap Times
* Compatible with all HKS Turbo Timer Harnesses

 

I will always beleive that turbo timers are the biggest waste of money.

Ontopic: Wow. the feature list of these things are unbeleiveable. Now i will know what RPM and speed i am doing. IN REALTIME.

 

These will sell like crazy, but yes they are the biggest waste of money. You don't need one whatsoever.

 

Roffles. Stock headstuds for built motors are probably ok too .

For the amount of money most people spend on their builds, $100 is absolutely negligible. I figured it couldn't hurt to have one, so I went ahead and had one installed during my build, and frankly, I'm glad I did.

 

negligible i say negligible

 

1/4 mile calculator? I wonder how accurate. I see this as a ncie little flashy thing to put in

If it was under 50 or very close to I would do it...

 

****?

 

TT's are a good tool, if your in a hurry. and with all the features you get with the HKS thats a plus

 

Ok, so it's $100 for the headunit - but don't you still need the "Turbo Timer Harness"? How much is that?

 

Hahahahaha, actually yes you can. That has been done for quite some time now. Have you been keeping up with the forums?

And as I said they will sell like crazy when you don't need one. I would rather use that for gas or whatever.

 

hey can i have the type 1 shipped to 34990
with the harness i need
thank you

 

Please make your request in the classified section. I also have a thread on this product there. Thanks!

 

sorry about that i wasnt paying attention.

 

No worries!

 

Ya so psyched about about get'n my turbo timer!!! Andy, you have the most amazing products!!!!

 

Well if you think that's true then you should read this.
https://my350z.com/forum/forced-indu...3-0-build.html

And another company that this forum doesn't like has been very successful with that set up.

But I wouldn't expect you to know anything more than what your tuner tells you

Sorry to go OT, Good luck with the sales Andy! Looking forward to seeing your car get finished.

 

This is such an idiotic statement. It seems to be the fasion to guilt people into buying useless crap for there cars. If you want to act like a baller, stick $100 to your dash. Im sure u will get more *****, and more respect that way. Any experienced user (read: not chequebook racer) will look at your and laugh.

Just like im doing now.

Oh, and yes, the turbo timer WILL hurt your car. I can jack it in 1 minute flat. Whats your address again?

 

i think what he meant was stock DE headstuds not HR headstuds.

 

Lighten up champ. I was joking. I'm quite familiar with Joe's setup, but thanks anyways.