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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Sup, I finally ordered one I kept forgetting to. Did putting one on help anyone with temps or performance? Thanks.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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Made boost about 100 rpm sooner and undertemp about 100 cooler on my dodge diesel....50 rpm may not seem like much but when you only have 3500 it sure helps.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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To tell you the truth, I've never NOT had one on, but I believe I've come across a few posts in the past where users described temps/spool before and after throwing the blanket on.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Nice. How about engine temps, think that would make a difference too? I definitely need to bring the underhood engine temps down.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Engine temp was the same,but it's a diesel it never gets hot.
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i NEVER REALLY NOTICE MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE (sorry caps) when mine is on and off. More for peace of mind and I think it looks cool.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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noticed my underhood temps dropped and it spooled slightly quicker
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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Spool was way quicker on a sorry *** rearmount!
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I've got a makeshift blanket 'kit' on mine currently (pic below)



I'm considering getting rid of it (it doesn't fit super tight on the turbo - came in a kit that I cut up and put together myself) and getting a better one that was made for this turbo from forcedinductions in a couple months. I'm kinda new to the underhood temps, but it seems quite a bit hotter than my longtube n/a motor did - I just figured that was the nature of the beast. I'm guessing an fi.com blanket would work much better.

Does anyone know if removal of the turbo is necessary to fit one of the fi.com units on?
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I have an FI.com T5 blanket on my 1.1 ar T4 ST80 housing and it is pretty loose. It still keeps heat in though.
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Originally Posted by Photochop
I've got a makeshift blanket 'kit' on mine currently (pic below)



I'm considering getting rid of it (it doesn't fit super tight on the turbo - came in a kit that I cut up and put together myself) and getting a better one that was made for this turbo from forcedinductions in a couple months. I'm kinda new to the underhood temps, but it seems quite a bit hotter than my longtube n/a motor did - I just figured that was the nature of the beast. I'm guessing an fi.com blanket would work much better.

Does anyone know if removal of the turbo is necessary to fit one of the fi.com units on?
No the turbo does not have to be removed. It can be put on quite easily.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Nice another Hi-Flo kit..
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by DrTurbo
No the turbo does not have to be removed. It can be put on quite easily.
Great! I'll be contacting you guys sometime in the next couple months

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Nice another Hi-Flo kit..
Yep! Finally got it all together and the engine bay cleaned up some. Still awaiting the tune, hopefully have some 7-8psi numbers middle of sept. and some track times within a week or 2 after!
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DrTurbo, post some pics of your blanket. I've been looking for two quality T4 blankets.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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I just got my T6 blanket, black babyyyyy!
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
I just got my T6 blanket, black babyyyyy!
How about a pic and manufacturer name big guy?
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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LOL did not buy it from anyone on here, nobody has them in stock.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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OMG, your blanket is having a beer! Does it pass out after that, or just make passes at ugly fat chicks?
But seriously, looks nice. Be interested to see what changes you see, both temps and spool times.
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
John does that blanket have the steel mess on the inside??
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