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Aug 18, 2008 | 02:19 PM

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header wrap turbo?

anyone ever use header wrap on your turbo? i have a pte 88 and was thinking of wrapping it with some 2inch header wrap for a nice clean look. anyone try this? any thoughts? advice?

Aug 18, 2008 | 02:22 PM

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I'd get a turbo blanket and just wrap the hotparts, if they aren't already...

Aug 18, 2008 | 02:34 PM

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hot parts wrapped, i just think some layers of exhaust wrap will hold more heat in then a blanket

Aug 18, 2008 | 02:38 PM

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hot parts wrapped, i just think some layers of exhaust wrap will hold more heat in then a blanket

A good blanket will hold in the heat. They are about a 1/2 inch thick.

Aug 18, 2008 | 03:36 PM

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Our blanket does hold some big time heat in. It will help for sure.

Aug 18, 2008 | 03:46 PM

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That it does for sure, we use the one from FI on Dave's GTO and its unbelievable how well it works.

Aug 18, 2008 | 03:58 PM

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how much is the blanket for a pt88 t4 jose?

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