Turbo Blanket - Bad Idea?
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,659
Likes: 1
From: Bellevue, Wa
Turbo Blanket - Bad Idea? Starting to read up on these. First red flag I see is one maker recommends not using it for a daily driver, saying when you park the car the blanket works so well retaining the heat that you start cooking the oil and such and as a result shorten the life of the turbo.
From the website.....
-------------------------
As these Blankets are designed to retain heat within the turbo, it is recommended that the blanket be removed for vehicle "Garaging" as retaining the heat without the water/oil circulation may cause long term reduced life for the turbo (this is particularly relevant when used with non-water cooled plain bearing units.
----------------------------
What do you experts think?
Reason I ask is that there is no doubt with the STS it spools quicker when warmed up. From my testing it's about a 400rpm difference. I can live with it but if there is something easy with no negative effects I can do to make it more consistent I would like to do it.
From the website.....
-------------------------
As these Blankets are designed to retain heat within the turbo, it is recommended that the blanket be removed for vehicle "Garaging" as retaining the heat without the water/oil circulation may cause long term reduced life for the turbo (this is particularly relevant when used with non-water cooled plain bearing units.
----------------------------
What do you experts think?
Reason I ask is that there is no doubt with the STS it spools quicker when warmed up. From my testing it's about a 400rpm difference. I can live with it but if there is something easy with no negative effects I can do to make it more consistent I would like to do it.
TECH Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,341
Likes: 1
With an STS kit I wouldnt think you'd have to worry as the temps are so low to start with plus the oil goes a long way in each direction.
I think it's a good idea, give it a shot. Did you wrap your Ypipe and int pipe already?
I think it's a good idea, give it a shot. Did you wrap your Ypipe and int pipe already?
SSU'S Vice Mod
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,391
Likes: 0
From: Hazard Co. Maryland
My guess would be that if you have proper oil draining and you let it cycle after hard/spirited use, you should be ok. Obviously what is of most concern is the oil cooking on the thrust surfaces and carbonizing. Though, it was something I was curious about myself, as wraping headers to keep temps down underhood and in the exhaust.
Trending Topics
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo
Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0
Brett Foote
10 Reasons the LS7 Is GM's Most Extreme Naturally Aspirated V8 Engine Ever
Verdad Gallardo
Originally Posted by Blackbird
afraid to wrap the exhaust. wont it rust out?
if not I may go for it.
if not I may go for it.
This would be interesting to see if it does make any kind of a dent in lag time.
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,659
Likes: 1
From: Bellevue, Wa
guess I will have to save my pennys then.
now how big a difference is there between the $140 blanket vs this?
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...82&prmenbr=361
if this is just as good as the blanket I could then use the $40 saved to buy wrap for the exhaust itself.
now how big a difference is there between the $140 blanket vs this?
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...82&prmenbr=361
if this is just as good as the blanket I could then use the $40 saved to buy wrap for the exhaust itself.
The blanket uses a flame resistent inner liner and has ceramic beads in it. Very trick, its a hot item right now that we are selling to the Supra crowd. Heck I have 2 that I keep for my SS...hehe
Jose
Jose
Thread Starter
TECH Addict
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,659
Likes: 1
From: Bellevue, Wa
hmmm ok, now the blanket doesn't look to be as much of a one size fits all deal.
yet I don't see anywhere to choose the size of turbo I have. how does this work?
Kiss - could care less about under the hood temps, I am one of those STS losers
yet I don't see anywhere to choose the size of turbo I have. how does this work?
Kiss - could care less about under the hood temps, I am one of those STS losers