Need some input: Who uses turbo insulation?
Originally posted by RylAssassin
NewbernD, did you have to remove your turbo to get that unit on right??
NewbernD, did you have to remove your turbo to get that unit on right??
Originally posted by BigIslandSevens
NewbernD-.. what size turbo do you have? Gothams site says it works up to a T66 turbonetics andT88 Greddy. I have the T 70 Turbonetics and can't seem to find one to fit. What are your thoughts as to how close it would be for me?
NewbernD-.. what size turbo do you have? Gothams site says it works up to a T66 turbonetics andT88 Greddy. I have the T 70 Turbonetics and can't seem to find one to fit. What are your thoughts as to how close it would be for me?
Originally posted by Marcel Burkett
If any of you do a search you will find that this has been discussed before by a few VERY knowledgeable and experienced rotor heads (Crisspeed , Rice racing , turbostreetfighter and others ) , generally what was said is that blanketing IS BAD for your turbo , too much heat is retained in the turbo and it causes premature failure of the oil seals and bearings . Yes there is a significant reduction in underhood temps . but where do you think the heat is now going ?, we all know how hellishly hot our exhausts runs compared to other types of motors but whats good for a piston isn't good for us, what ever you think you have gained from blanketing your turbo , you will soon loose when your turbo overheats and fails prematurely.
If anything you can use heat shielding to block the heat from going where you don't want it , you should not insullate your exhaust manifold either !!.
If any of you do a search you will find that this has been discussed before by a few VERY knowledgeable and experienced rotor heads (Crisspeed , Rice racing , turbostreetfighter and others ) , generally what was said is that blanketing IS BAD for your turbo , too much heat is retained in the turbo and it causes premature failure of the oil seals and bearings . Yes there is a significant reduction in underhood temps . but where do you think the heat is now going ?, we all know how hellishly hot our exhausts runs compared to other types of motors but whats good for a piston isn't good for us, what ever you think you have gained from blanketing your turbo , you will soon loose when your turbo overheats and fails prematurely.
If anything you can use heat shielding to block the heat from going where you don't want it , you should not insullate your exhaust manifold either !!.
I really have to wonder what the expected life of a turbo is when it's not abused? 50k miles? More? If I get half that out of mine, it will have served me just fine.
{disclaimer}
Okay folks, before you get your wallet out based on any of my recommendations know that this was the route I've chosen to take. Potentially sacrifice the turbine life for potentially quicker spool and cooler underhood temps. It's only seen a few thousand miles now so my (perhaps temporary) success is no guarantee of yours.
{/disclaimer}
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Originally posted by Marcel Burkett
If any of you do a search you will find that this has been discussed before by a few VERY knowledgeable and experienced rotor heads (Crisspeed , Rice racing , turbostreetfighter and others ) , generally what was said is that blanketing IS BAD for your turbo , too much heat is retained in the turbo and it causes premature failure of the oil seals and bearings . Yes there is a significant reduction in underhood temps . but where do you think the heat is now going ?, we all know how hellishly hot our exhausts runs compared to other types of motors but whats good for a piston isn't good for us, what ever you think you have gained from blanketing your turbo , you will soon loose when your turbo overheats and fails prematurely.
If anything you can use heat shielding to block the heat from going where you don't want it , you should not insullate your exhaust manifold either !!.
If any of you do a search you will find that this has been discussed before by a few VERY knowledgeable and experienced rotor heads (Crisspeed , Rice racing , turbostreetfighter and others ) , generally what was said is that blanketing IS BAD for your turbo , too much heat is retained in the turbo and it causes premature failure of the oil seals and bearings . Yes there is a significant reduction in underhood temps . but where do you think the heat is now going ?, we all know how hellishly hot our exhausts runs compared to other types of motors but whats good for a piston isn't good for us, what ever you think you have gained from blanketing your turbo , you will soon loose when your turbo overheats and fails prematurely.
If anything you can use heat shielding to block the heat from going where you don't want it , you should not insullate your exhaust manifold either !!.
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From: Boston
So it makes more sense to BLOCK heat with a heat shield than to trap it and allow it to radiate inside of the turbo...Makes a whole hell of a lot more sense to me. But where can i find a GOOD heat shield??
http://64.225.76.178/main.htm ( Click on "stainless heat shield" in the lower left corner)
This is pretty similar to the HKS one that comes with some of their kits.
This is pretty similar to the HKS one that comes with some of their kits.
Originally Posted by BigIslandSevens
http://64.225.76.178/main.htm ( Click on "stainless heat shield" in the lower left corner)
This is pretty similar to the HKS one that comes with some of their kits.
This is pretty similar to the HKS one that comes with some of their kits.
so what one of these heat shields would be good for the stock t2?
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I bought one of the gotham ones for my single setup...Holy ****...Damn thing works well. My under hood temps were so high I could barely touch the hood prop. Now with that thing on it's much cooler. Worth the 150 in my book
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