Drivetrain Turbo head shield?
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From: Pacific NW
A turbocharger is a heat engine, keeping the heat in the hot side improves it's efficiency.
I work on large marine engines, all of them have insulation (lagging) on the hot side of the turbocharger. They do it for a good reason. I suspect that automobile companies don't lag the hot side of the turbocharger to save money.
One of the first things I did to my MINI was to put the WMW turbo wrap on it. It fits under the stock heatshield and is nearly invisible. The insulation has been there for almost five years, with no problems.
I work on large marine engines, all of them have insulation (lagging) on the hot side of the turbocharger. They do it for a good reason. I suspect that automobile companies don't lag the hot side of the turbocharger to save money.
One of the first things I did to my MINI was to put the WMW turbo wrap on it. It fits under the stock heatshield and is nearly invisible. The insulation has been there for almost five years, with no problems.
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From: Camarillo, Ca.
A turbocharger is a heat engine, keeping the heat in the hot side improves it's efficiency.
I work on large marine engines, all of them have insulation (lagging) on the hot side of the turbocharger. They do it for a good reason. I suspect that automobile companies don't lag the hot side of the turbocharger to save money.
One of the first things I did to my MINI was to put the WMW turbo wrap on it. It fits under the stock heatshield and is nearly invisible. The insulation has been there for almost five years, with no problems.
I work on large marine engines, all of them have insulation (lagging) on the hot side of the turbocharger. They do it for a good reason. I suspect that automobile companies don't lag the hot side of the turbocharger to save money.
One of the first things I did to my MINI was to put the WMW turbo wrap on it. It fits under the stock heatshield and is nearly invisible. The insulation has been there for almost five years, with no problems.
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From: Pacific NW
it is pretty easy to install. the hardest part form was to get the screws started on the front of the heat shield, I couldn't get my hand between the turbo charger heat shield and the radiator. I asked my wife to try it and she got it started with no problem.
One of the reviews of Way's turbo wrap says that they measured a 25 degree drop in under hood temperatures with the turbo wrap.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-turbo-heat-shield.html
My dealer has never mentioned it, when I've brought it in for service.
One of the reviews of Way's turbo wrap says that they measured a 25 degree drop in under hood temperatures with the turbo wrap.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-turbo-heat-shield.html
My dealer has never mentioned it, when I've brought it in for service.
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From: Venice Beach
I had this insulation tape I use on my large sportbikes. Its trick stuff shame hiding it underneath, I used it on the underbelly of my AEM heat shield. Had a large scrap after doing my bike. 675 f insulation factor. Its net benefit probably limited.
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From: Clinton, NY
Oops, looks like the materials engineer in me slipped out!
Last edited by Sleepy289; Jul 11, 2015 at 05:08 AM.
Any words of wisdom ? I am not understanding how heat really helps a turbo ? Does keeping the hot side hot make a difference ? I would like to reduce engine bay heat without causing any warranty or wear issues to turbo.
Anyone just use header wrap ? I like the alta idea but again it's over priced like most of their items.
Anyone just use header wrap ? I like the alta idea but again it's over priced like most of their items.
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