Turbo heat shields/jacket
08-06-06, 10:22 PM
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Turbo heat shields/jacket
Has any of my fellow turbo brethren tried to put on a heat shield or better yet added a jacket? In my endless pursuit to keep my underbonnet temps low, I have found this as well as another from innovative turbo systems. Are the jackets much better than just getting the metal heat shields like the Turbonetics style.
Any feedback would be good.
http://www.owendevelopments.co.uk/pr....asp?PRODID=51
Any feedback would be good.
http://www.owendevelopments.co.uk/pr....asp?PRODID=51
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hte problem that i have heard with the blankets is that they retain so much heat its kinda hard on the turbo. i would think that the shield would be better for turbo longevity, but like others have said, prolly not the best for underhood temps. we have a case of the turbo blankets at the shop, but i'm still undecided on whether i plan to use one or not.
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Originally Posted by Supraownzu
hte problem that i have heard with the blankets is that they retain so much heat its kinda hard on the turbo. i would think that the shield would be better for turbo longevity, but like others have said, prolly not the best for underhood temps. we have a case of the turbo blankets at the shop, but i'm still undecided on whether i plan to use one or not.
. Let's hope not. Well, here's to the R+D of my GS. Thanks for the input.
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the more i think about it, i may use one as well. ive got a bunch of lines and wires running fairly close by my turbo. what was the price on yours from innovative, i wonder if the ones we have are cheaper???
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Originally Posted by Supraownzu
the more i think about it, i may use one as well. ive got a bunch of lines and wires running fairly close by my turbo. what was the price on yours from innovative, i wonder if the ones we have are cheaper???
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Definitely use something... Otherwise all your hoses are not gonna last long. The heat is tremendous. I had my manifold and the backhousing of the turbo heat coated with a special paint. And also used the jacket from boost logic. Well worth the money. You can rest your hand on the blanket during high engine temps. Next I am getting my dump tube and downpipe coated. Cooler engine is a happier engine.
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Definitely use something... Otherwise all your hoses in the engine bay are not gonna last long. The heat is tremendous. I had my manifold and the backhousing of the turbo heat coated with a special paint. And also used the jacket from boost logic. Well worth the money. You can rest your hand on the blanket during high engine temps. Next I am getting my dump tube and downpipe coated. Cooler engine is a happier engine.
