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07-26-2012, 07:04 PM
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#1 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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What are the benefits of a turbo blanket and is it worth the money. Currently running naked... 
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07-26-2012, 07:07 PM
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My uneducated guess would be to keep it warm so it will be less of a cold start, and keep it warm for longer after the engine shuts off so it can take its time to cool down.
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07-26-2012, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by nabs  My uneducated guess would be to keep it warm so it will be less of a cold start, and keep it warm for longer after the engine shuts off so it can take its time to cool down. | Most info I've seen is to keep the ambient temps in the engine bay low to protect paint, electronics, etc. but I wonder if there are any adverse effects 'cause I'm sure the running temps in the turbo will be much higher.
Anyone have experience running one?
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07-26-2012, 09:13 PM
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Get a good blanket and I think you'll be fine. I'd run one if I had some important stuff beside mine like your BMC thurrr or if you want some protection against hood/paint warping.
It'll keep it warmer for longer like nabs said between trips but it's really saving you on a min or idling before driving. As for turning your car off, since oil feeds won't recirc when it's not running, I don't see it giving any advantage to cooling. Might as well just let it idle a bit before getting out.
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07-27-2012, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Neva Get a good blanket and I think you'll be fine. I'd run one if I had some important stuff beside mine like your BMC thurrr or if you want some protection against hood/paint warping.
It'll keep it warmer for longer like nabs said between trips but it's really saving you on a min or idling before driving. As for turning your car off, since oil feeds won't recirc when it's not running, I don't see it giving any advantage to cooling. Might as well just let it idle a bit before getting out. | BMC?
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07-27-2012, 11:39 PM
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brake master cylinder. when you keep it from getting hot you're going to keep a nice responsive brake system aka no squishy-fading pedal from heating brake fluid
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07-28-2012, 01:20 AM
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It varies on what model your car is, what are the components the car has in the hood etc. Whether to fit one or not never has a one size fit all solution.
I suggest you take some baseline measurements on your current setup with an IR thermometer or better a FLIR, before you contemplate your options.
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07-30-2012, 09:53 AM
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Keeps the heat in the turbo where its supposes to be. There are no adverse effects to running one. Only posatives.
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07-30-2012, 09:57 AM
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Turbo's are hot motherfuckers. Having a blanket on prevents a lot of heat exchange under the hood. If you've ever seen a turbo at full spool you'll know it glows red hot. Having that layer of protection in your bay is never a bad thing. It's the same as wrapping your headers or manifold.
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08-07-2012, 06:52 PM
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Most think that turbos are spooled by pressure but heat plays a big part as well so the more you can keep in the manifold/turbine the quicker you will spool.
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08-07-2012, 06:56 PM
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from what ive heard, it's really just to protect other components in your engine bay from the extreme heat of the turbo
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08-14-2012, 08:29 PM
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I ran a turbo blanket and manifold blanket on my old cummins diesel and saw a noticeable egt reduction. Keeps engine bay temps much lower. Also ran one on my turbo civic and water temps were cooler. Will be doing manifold and turbo blanket on the sidekick too.
I work at a turbo manufacturer and there is also a reduction in oil drain temps from the bearing housing on the test stand. Even a piece of ghetto sheetmetal between the turbine housing and bearing housing reduces oil temps in the bearing housing. Try to get a blanket that wraps around the turbine housing sides well. 
I used crdpower.com and he will custom make any size you need. The material won't crack or disintegrate either and his prices were very reasonable.
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10-26-2012, 03:19 PM
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It insulates the turbo to maintain thermal energy. When the hot exhaust gases are transformed into mechanical energy, it will have greater potential. Theoretically, this should provide better turbo response.
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01-30-2013, 11:19 AM
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Most think that turbos are spooled by pressure but heat plays a big part as well so the more you can keep in the manifold/turbine the quicker you will spool.
| This is the performance reason. It also keeps temps down in the bay. In my opinion there is no down side to running one. I had one on my wrx and a wrapped downpipe. it did infact increase boost response.
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01-30-2013, 11:33 AM
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keeps the heat away from other parts in the engine bay, insulates the turbo and "theoretically" the extra turbo temp should let it spool up faster because the exhaust gases are expanding even more.
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