How many of you are running a turbo blanket??
08-01-2006, 03:45 PM
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Hmm good question. I know we have some measurements written down from before and after hood temps from adding the covers. Reduced the hood temp down 200 degs at the surface above the turbo.
08-01-2006, 05:30 PM
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Engine oil temps will be fine....just make sure when you drive a turbo car hard to let it idle down and use synthetic. I get nasty turbos here all the time with layers of burnt regular oil that ends up like tar....ugghh
08-01-2006, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DrTurbo
Yes guys, the prices for most blankets are 175 from other sites. The 75 maybe for a T3 blanket, but its really not much of a blanket...and more like a shield. Also the GT55 is considered a thumper since its a 91 and the frame size is large.
Do you think I should have any trouble fitting the blanket over the turbo with 1 inch of clearence from the radiator?
08-02-2006, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by JZ 97 SS 1500
Engine oil temps will be fine....just make sure when you drive a turbo car hard to let it idle down and use synthetic. I get nasty turbos here all the time with layers of burnt regular oil that ends up like tar....ugghh
Any rule of thumb how long to let a turbo idle to cool down? On our diesel truck I just watched the EGT, but don't have that on the TA.
08-03-2006, 01:30 AM
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i think the bet way is to take itsteady on the lastcple of mile on a stret car. this way you get good airflow through the engine and turbo, with little load! i think a major problem that (the import guys have had anyway) is shutting the engine, and therefore oil, whilest the trubo is still spinning! this mean the oil in the turbo justy gets cooking while the thing is still spinning!
i dont think a turbo blanket would effect the oil, infact it might help reduce as it will stop some of th radiating heat from the hot side!
thanks Chris.
i dont think a turbo blanket would effect the oil, infact it might help reduce as it will stop some of th radiating heat from the hot side!
thanks Chris.
08-04-2006, 10:29 AM
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This is coming...stay tuned, we are taking a little longer cause we are going to offer several different types of blankets, covers and shield for you to pick from. 
08-04-2006, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JZ 97 SS 1500
This is coming...stay tuned, we are taking a little longer cause we are going to offer several different types of blankets, covers and shield for you to pick from.
Its 110+ out here and its not quite as big of an issue ones winter rolls, around, so Id like to try to get it on ASAP.
08-04-2006, 05:56 PM
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dido!!!!
Originally Posted by 2000 Tran Zam
Any idea when this will be happening?
Its 110+ out here and its not quite as big of an issue ones winter rolls, around, so Id like to try to get it on ASAP.
Its 110+ out here and its not quite as big of an issue ones winter rolls, around, so Id like to try to get it on ASAP.
08-04-2006, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by TondSS
dido!!!!
that way I dont have to worry about having the blanket not fit between the turbo and the radiator.
If you want information regarding it, pm me.
08-08-2006, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000 Tran Zam
In case you other guys are interested I did speak with another non sponsor company that mentioned they only charge 120 for coating the turbo (2500 degree resistant) and thats for a t6 turbo too.
that way I dont have to worry about having the blanket not fit between the turbo and the radiator.
If you want information regarding it, pm me.
that way I dont have to worry about having the blanket not fit between the turbo and the radiator.
If you want information regarding it, pm me.
08-09-2006, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bowtieman81
I would not think a coating would be as affective as the blanket. Basing this on my observations of coated headers versus headers that have been wrapped.
08-09-2006, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000 Tran Zam
From what the guy told me, hes only charging me 200 bucks to coat both manifolds, and its supposed to be good enough to put your hand on it without burning it.
If you believe that, Ive got some ocean front property in Arizona Ill sell ya!