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TCAT · 08-15-2011, 01:36 PM

I'm getting my Turbonetics turbo system installed soon and have been planning out the install over the last couple weeks. The shop is going to heat wrap everything to keep temps. in check. However, is a heat blanket for the turbo necessary as well, or is it something that may just aid in a touch of extra safety? This is my daily driver car as well if that comes into play in the decision.

HufferSS · 08-15-2011, 03:02 PM

I would say positively get it. Reduces underhood heat dramatically and will increase the life of literally every single thing under the hood. Turbos are ridiculously hot and all of that heat has to go somewhere.....wrapped it goes out the tailpipe.....unwrapped it goes everywhere.

Simplistic view of things but I would positively get one.

bob2010ss · 08-15-2011, 03:21 PM

Take it from me "get it on"
I have the same system and the blanket will save a lot of heat!!!!

Just my 2 cents

TCAT · 08-15-2011, 04:15 PM

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. I'll take the advice and get the blanket installed pronto.

4xchamp · 08-15-2011, 07:36 PM

I used heat shield on everything , I want longevity . 100 degree days and traffic jambs have posed no challenges .

TCAT · 08-15-2011, 07:51 PM

Thanks 4x. That puts my mind at ease with the heat shield. That's definitely going on there because I want longevity and reliability as well. Keeping the temps down looks to play a vital role.

speedster · 08-15-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TCAT

Thanks 4x. That puts my mind at ease with the heat shield. That's definitely going on there because I want longevity and reliability as well. Keeping the temps down looks to play a vital role.

Your vented hood should help tremendously too !!

TCAT · 08-15-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by speedster

Your vented hood should help tremendously too !!

Lol, very true! When I sit in my car idling, I can see the heat coming from each vent pretty extravagantly too.

Inferno LSX · 08-15-2011, 09:14 PM

Hot gasses flow faster!

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TCAT · 08-15-2011, 09:36 PM

So true man! It's pretty cool to see.

BLACK10 · 08-17-2011, 03:32 PM

Def wrap that sucker. Ive seen them melt the inner fender well and hood liner on a camaro

TCAT · 08-17-2011, 04:03 PM

Thanks Black10. I'm definitely heat wrapping everything for sure. I was debating whether I was going to buy a heat blaket for the turbo, but I called Turbonetics and evidently the kit alreadu comes with one. So, that saves me some moolah

. I always love that, ha-ha.

bob2010ss · 08-17-2011, 04:25 PM

I checked with my builder and my mine was include also
Props to turbonetics, no short cuts there!!!!!!!,!!!

bob2010ss · 08-17-2011, 04:31 PM

Tcat, I added a 2011 merc SL 63 AMG to the destroyed list

Wait my friend you will really love your car soon

08-15-2011, 01:36 PM	#1
TCAT Drives: Has Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 5,553	Is a heat blanket necessary for a single turbo system? I'm getting my Turbonetics turbo system installed soon and have been planning out the install over the last couple weeks. The shop is going to heat wrap everything to keep temps. in check. However, is a heat blanket for the turbo necessary as well, or is it something that may just aid in a touch of extra safety? This is my daily driver car as well if that comes into play in the decision. Last edited by TCAT; 08-15-2011 at 01:49 PM.

08-15-2011, 07:36 PM	#5
4xchamp MURC 666 Drives: 69 Pace Car 68 Camaro Restomod 81 Z Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New England , U.S.A. Posts: 480	I used heat shield on everything , I want longevity . 100 degree days and traffic jambs have posed no challenges . __________________ Guys hoarding their Camaros are depriving some youngster the opportunity to restore it 25 years from now . Drive it like you stole it , let the next guy baby it !

08-15-2011, 09:14 PM	#9
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	Hot gasses flow faster! --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.775397,-118.284812 __________________

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08-15-2011, 03:02 PM	#2
HufferSS I Wanna Go Faster!! Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SC Posts: 3,323	I would say positively get it. Reduces underhood heat dramatically and will increase the life of literally every single thing under the hood. Turbos are ridiculously hot and all of that heat has to go somewhere.....wrapped it goes out the tailpipe.....unwrapped it goes everywhere. Simplistic view of things but I would positively get one.

08-15-2011, 03:21 PM	#3
bob2010ss Drives: Turbocharged 2010 GLOSSY NARDO GREY Join Date: May 2010 Location: richmond hill Posts: 337 View My Garage	Take it from me "get it on" I have the same system and the blanket will save a lot of heat!!!! Just my 2 cents

08-15-2011, 04:15 PM	#4
TCAT Drives: Has Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 5,553	Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. I'll take the advice and get the blanket installed pronto.

08-15-2011, 07:51 PM	#6
TCAT Drives: Has Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 5,553	Thanks 4x. That puts my mind at ease with the heat shield. That's definitely going on there because I want longevity and reliability as well. Keeping the temps down looks to play a vital role.

08-15-2011, 09:36 PM	#10
TCAT Drives: Has Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 5,553	So true man! It's pretty cool to see.

08-17-2011, 03:32 PM	#11
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	Def wrap that sucker. Ive seen them melt the inner fender well and hood liner on a camaro

08-17-2011, 04:03 PM	#12
TCAT Drives: Has Wheels Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Posts: 5,553	Thanks Black10. I'm definitely heat wrapping everything for sure. I was debating whether I was going to buy a heat blaket for the turbo, but I called Turbonetics and evidently the kit alreadu comes with one. So, that saves me some moolah . I always love that, ha-ha.

08-17-2011, 04:25 PM	#13
bob2010ss Drives: Turbocharged 2010 GLOSSY NARDO GREY Join Date: May 2010 Location: richmond hill Posts: 337 View My Garage	I checked with my builder and my mine was include also Props to turbonetics, no short cuts there!!!!!!!,!!!

08-17-2011, 04:31 PM	#14
bob2010ss Drives: Turbocharged 2010 GLOSSY NARDO GREY Join Date: May 2010 Location: richmond hill Posts: 337 View My Garage	Tcat, I added a 2011 merc SL 63 AMG to the destroyed list Wait my friend you will really love your car soon