How to wrap your turbo - Page 5

StackSmasher · 07-01-2012, 12:04 PM

Can someone point me to the kit that only costs 37 bucks? I can only seem to find the DEI kit and it is nearly 100 bucks.

Edit damn I'm dumb. I missed the part number in the OP

Also if someone wants to be a saint and sell me some extra out of their kit I would gladly pay you.

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Maggie · 07-01-2012, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StackSmasher

Can someone point me to the kit that only costs 37 bucks? I can only seem to find the DEI kit and it is nearly 100 bucks.

Also if someone wants to be a saint and sell me some extra out of their kit I would gladly pay you.

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/Thermo-Tec-Turbo-Cover

Amazon.com: Thermo-Tec 15003 Turbo Insulator: Automotive

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/THE-15003/

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=398855_0_0_

BigRob74 · 07-11-2012, 06:50 PM

mine just came today, looks like i have a little project for the weekend. thanks unabomber for the writeup!

pilfflip · 07-13-2012, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Unabomber

Is there any reason that over or under trimming by a few centimeters on the side(s) in combination with the "lasagna noodle" effect left from the stitching on the side could have a large impact on heat soak, or heat in the bay in general?

jonthesloth · 07-13-2012, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilfflip

Is there any reason that over or under trimming by a few centimeters on the side(s) in combination with the "lasagna noodle" effect left from the stitching on the side could have a large impact on heat soak, or heat in the bay in general?

Unabomber · 07-13-2012, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilfflip

Is there any reason that over or under trimming by a few centimeters on the side(s) in combination with the "lasagna noodle" effect left from the stitching on the side could have a large impact on heat soak, or heat in the bay in general?

The lasagna noodle effect has no impact on heat, it is cosmetic. I can touch my turbo with my bare hand at ANY time if that gives you any indication of heat retention.

jack klompus · 07-13-2012, 06:58 AM

In a box, with a bow on top. Then ship it to me.

pilfflip · 07-13-2012, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unabomber

The lasagna noodle effect has no impact on heat, it is cosmetic. I can touch my turbo with my bare hand at ANY time if that gives you any indication of heat retention.

I knew that. My poorly written question was more, "is it worth concern if it's not wide enough by small amounts or would it be worth the effort to see together a more form fitting wrap?"

paulpat · 07-25-2012, 04:45 PM

So I would like to contribute. I know Ron was against telling the sizes but I would like to give sizes to show a reasonable size for the turbo wrap material used. Or was that for his header wrap how to?

I bought the wrap and realized I had enough for two wraps my 02 wrx and my friends 09 sti

I slightly tapered the under wrap about 1/4"~1/8" but for the most part it was a square cut.

I cut the under wrap directly down the middle but to one side of my mark. This left me with the two over laps with the 1/8" smaller one on the bottom.

kellygnsd · 08-14-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Unabomber

No rebuttal per se as they are right. The odds of this happening are almost nil though. I will paypal anyone $20 that can find FIVE stories here about flaming heat wrap on a Subaru. I will then post up 900 stories of car accidents, 100 stories of exploded gearboxes, and 100 stores of blow motors....all of which are just as bad or worse than the super super rare flaming heat wrap stories that just don't exist. So, if you want to wear out our search engine and have a paypal account, there's $20 to earn...and they best be first hand Subaru flaming heat wrap stories!

I'll post some pics of my last subaru up latter... In the end a total loss

Mike 01Hawk · 09-30-2012, 06:27 PM

Really wanted to pull the trigger on the PTP for the ease of install but my shrewdness wouldn't let me when there are other cheaper alternatives.

Got a buddy with an '02 to go in on a 15003 kit for $37. Killin heat soak for $18.50 vs $80+... YES PLEASE!

God&Sme · 10-10-2012, 11:43 AM

just ordered a blanket and dei reflect-a-gold!

Preciate the write up and confidence in this mod

SeeeeeYa · 10-11-2012, 09:19 AM

I put some DEI spray sealant on the end of a piece of the DEI Ti wrap to keep it from unravelling.

Then to see what happened I put a match to it.

A wrap that cannot absorb combustibles would be best, IMO.

rocketperson7 · 10-12-2012, 12:41 AM

I'm assuming some extra DEI titanium wrap would work just as well as the OP's brand of wrap? Or is there something special about the dual layers?

Unabomber · 10-12-2012, 12:11 PM

DEI titanium will work fine as long as you have that overwrap. The overwrap lends a certain degree of liquid repllence to the wrap. Nothing special in 2 layers except more is better when it comes to insulation.

rocketperson7 · 10-12-2012, 05:46 PM

by dual layers I meant overwrap/underwrap

I will be doing this when I wrap my up-pipe (stock heatshields rusted off)

thanks!

Unabomber · 10-12-2012, 08:10 PM

I suppose just the underwrap is better than a sharp stick in the eye, but the overwrap probably protects it from getting crunchy. If you are using the titanium alone, it might be OK. If you have extra, give it a shot if its just going to collect dust on a shelf.

imma_stocker · 10-29-2012, 06:22 PM

Anybody tried the versa shield stuff from Advance Auto?

I try to avoid AutoZone.

Mike 01Hawk · 12-24-2012, 01:14 PM

Oh oh oh, my turn my turn. 370f on DP, 170f on wrap @ idle after a run

VF52 in an '11 WRX

mgwein · 02-10-2013, 01:23 AM

gold reflects infrared and heat rays, nasa uses it on their satellites, so maybe a gold alloy coating for high temp? booya

just buy the blanket, you might even be able to hook it up to an external battery and some equipment to reverse the heating process.

unabomber might be right about it being cheaper to make your own wrap, but everyone has a different opportunity cost. In the time some people would spend reading forums, taking off the turbo, and making this thing they would have earned enough to just buy the blanket and have someone do it for some flo

unless they are china crap clones that dont fit worth a damn like motorcycle abs plastics, then doin it yourself is way better. to each his own.

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StackSmasher Scooby Newbie Member#: 316928 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TX Vehicle: 2012 STI limited	Can someone point me to the kit that only costs 37 bucks? I can only seem to find the DEI kit and it is nearly 100 bucks. Edit damn I'm dumb. I missed the part number in the OP Also if someone wants to be a saint and sell me some extra out of their kit I would gladly pay you. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by StackSmasher; 07-01-2012 at 07:03 PM.

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BigRob74 Scooby Specialist Member#: 305107 Join Date: Dec 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Long Island, NY Vehicle: 2012 wrx/TP Stage 2 satin white pearl	mine just came today, looks like i have a little project for the weekend. thanks unabomber for the writeup!

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paulpat Scooby Specialist Member#: 237145 Join Date: Feb 2010 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: 562 Vehicle: 02 WRX 12 FXT	So I would like to contribute. I know Ron was against telling the sizes but I would like to give sizes to show a reasonable size for the turbo wrap material used. Or was that for his header wrap how to? I bought the wrap and realized I had enough for two wraps my 02 wrx and my friends 09 sti I slightly tapered the under wrap about 1/4"~1/8" but for the most part it was a square cut. I cut the under wrap directly down the middle but to one side of my mark. This left me with the two over laps with the 1/8" smaller one on the bottom.

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Mike 01Hawk Scooby Specialist Member#: 219162 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa Vehicle: 2011 WRX Sedan Base Silver	Really wanted to pull the trigger on the PTP for the ease of install but my shrewdness wouldn't let me when there are other cheaper alternatives. Got a buddy with an '02 to go in on a 15003 kit for $37. Killin heat soak for $18.50 vs $80+... YES PLEASE!

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God&Sme Scooby Specialist Member#: 256567 Join Date: Sep 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Wake Forest, NC/Richmond, VA Vehicle: 2002 PSM WRX StiMikey Tuned	just ordered a blanket and dei reflect-a-gold! Preciate the write up and confidence in this mod

10-11-2012, 09:19 AM	#113
SeeeeeYa Scooby Newbie Member#: 129681 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: WV Vehicle: 2014 FXT Touring SWP	I put some DEI spray sealant on the end of a piece of the DEI Ti wrap to keep it from unravelling. Then to see what happened I put a match to it. A wrap that cannot absorb combustibles would be best, IMO.

10-12-2012, 12:41 AM	#114
rocketperson7 Scooby Newbie Member#: 283968 Join Date: May 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Fort Wayne, IN Vehicle: 2003 WRX MBP	I'm assuming some extra DEI titanium wrap would work just as well as the OP's brand of wrap? Or is there something special about the dual layers?

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Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	DEI titanium will work fine as long as you have that overwrap. The overwrap lends a certain degree of liquid repllence to the wrap. Nothing special in 2 layers except more is better when it comes to insulation.

10-12-2012, 05:46 PM	#116
rocketperson7 Scooby Newbie Member#: 283968 Join Date: May 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Fort Wayne, IN Vehicle: 2003 WRX MBP	by dual layers I meant overwrap/underwrap I will be doing this when I wrap my up-pipe (stock heatshields rusted off) thanks!

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Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	I suppose just the underwrap is better than a sharp stick in the eye, but the overwrap probably protects it from getting crunchy. If you are using the titanium alone, it might be OK. If you have extra, give it a shot if its just going to collect dust on a shelf.

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imma_stocker Scooby Specialist Member#: 97043 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Tomballer Vehicle: 08 STI - 02 Z28 07 GSXR - 96 CBR	Anybody tried the versa shield stuff from Advance Auto? I try to avoid AutoZone.

12-24-2012, 01:14 PM	#119
Mike 01Hawk Scooby Specialist Member#: 219162 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa Vehicle: 2011 WRX Sedan Base Silver	Oh oh oh, my turn my turn. 370f on DP, 170f on wrap @ idle after a run VF52 in an '11 WRX

02-10-2013, 01:23 AM	#120
mgwein Scooby Newbie Member#: 345121 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter/Region: South East Location: VERO BEACH, FL Vehicle: 2013 WRX DXO (dgm) YZF-R1, FZR600, CR-250r	gold reflects infrared and heat rays, nasa uses it on their satellites, so maybe a gold alloy coating for high temp? booya just buy the blanket, you might even be able to hook it up to an external battery and some equipment to reverse the heating process. unabomber might be right about it being cheaper to make your own wrap, but everyone has a different opportunity cost. In the time some people would spend reading forums, taking off the turbo, and making this thing they would have earned enough to just buy the blanket and have someone do it for some flo unless they are china crap clones that dont fit worth a damn like motorcycle abs plastics, then doin it yourself is way better. to each his own.