Infrared Testing Volume 1 *featuring PTP turbo blankets and GRIMMSPEED* - Page 8

HeroCrank · 10-21-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by scoobyboobys

I wonder what kind of effects cool tape/gold tape have on temps. If you ever go in that direction please let us know. Currently running ptp blanket, heatshield, tmic cool taped, and my airbox gold taped.

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hutch959 · 11-17-2012, 08:16 PM

ok... have the ptp blanket. DP wrapped and i put the perrin dp blanket on today.
just left the wrap on and put the blanket over it.

install went fine.
One question.... the blanket rubs the firewall. There was only around 1/4 inch between the dp and the firewall and i had to work the blanket into position.
the blanket touches the firewall...
im thinking that will be ok. May rub the paint off the firewall, but i would think thats it.

any other opinions?

HeroCrank · 11-18-2012, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hutch959

ok... have the ptp blanket. DP wrapped and i put the perrin dp blanket on today.
just left the wrap on and put the blanket over it.

install went fine.
One question.... the blanket rubs the firewall. There was only around 1/4 inch between the dp and the firewall and i had to work the blanket into position.
the blanket touches the firewall...
im thinking that will be ok. May rub the paint off the firewall, but i would think thats it.

any other opinions?

Got any pics? From what it sounds like you will be fine, but it would help out a lot to have pics and to know what year and make of turbo subaru you have

hutch959 · 11-18-2012, 08:46 PM

yea... had a pic.. photobucket was messed up last night so i couldnt post it.
it works nows.

http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/...rinblanket.jpg

2012 sti, cobb dp

HeroCrank · 11-18-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hutch959

yea... had a pic.. photobucket was messed up last night so i couldnt post it.
it works nows.

http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/...rinblanket.jpg

2012 sti, cobb dp

Don't worry about that, it won't even wear paint off. Its just material coming in contact.

0BlueSTi4 · 11-21-2012, 03:28 AM

HeroCrank, any chance you could take a pic of hot air exiting the side fender vents with the car warm and radiator fans on? Curious to see just how functional those are. Thank you!!!

HeroCrank · 11-21-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 0BlueSTi4

HeroCrank, any chance you could take a pic of hot air exiting the side fender vents with the car warm and radiator fans on? Curious to see just how functional those are. Thank you!!!

Take some sample pics and lay out exactly what you want to see.

hutch959 · 11-21-2012, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hutch959

ok... have the ptp blanket. DP wrapped and i put the perrin dp blanket on today.
just left the wrap on and put the blanket over it.

install went fine.
One question.... the blanket rubs the firewall. There was only around 1/4 inch between the dp and the firewall and i had to work the blanket into position.
the blanket touches the firewall...
im thinking that will be ok. May rub the paint off the firewall, but i would think thats it.

any other opinions?

after driving awhile, the diffrence is amazing. the tmic is cool to the touch after a long drive. the firewall is cool to the touch (i couldnt hardly touch it before). its a big difference.
i dont know if it helps or not, but i do know under my hood is cooler now.

sackytar · 11-21-2012, 08:19 PM

Nice thread.

HeroCrank · 11-22-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sackytar

Nice thread.

Thanks for stopping by

0BlueSTi4 · 11-22-2012, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeroCrank

Take some sample pics and lay out exactly what you want to see.

This is the thread that got me thinking about the thermal image: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-exter...rformance.html

I was basically thinking of a side shot of the front half of the car after it was driven hard and while the radiator fans are on - should be able to see if any of those side vents are functional. Thanks!

HeroCrank · 11-24-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0BlueSTi4

This is the thread that got me thinking about the thermal image: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-exter...rformance.html

I was basically thinking of a side shot of the front half of the car after it was driven hard and while the radiator fans are on - should be able to see if any of those side vents are functional. Thanks!

I see what you are saying, I will poke around the car with the camera. This colder weather will make it easier to see if any heat will be escaping.

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11-17-2012, 08:16 PM	#177
hutch959 Scooby Newbie Member#: 267463 Join Date: Dec 2010	ok... have the ptp blanket. DP wrapped and i put the perrin dp blanket on today. just left the wrap on and put the blanket over it. install went fine. One question.... the blanket rubs the firewall. There was only around 1/4 inch between the dp and the firewall and i had to work the blanket into position. the blanket touches the firewall... im thinking that will be ok. May rub the paint off the firewall, but i would think thats it. any other opinions?

11-18-2012, 08:46 PM	#179
hutch959 Scooby Newbie Member#: 267463 Join Date: Dec 2010	yea... had a pic.. photobucket was messed up last night so i couldnt post it. it works nows. http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/...rinblanket.jpg 2012 sti, cobb dp

11-21-2012, 03:28 AM	#181
0BlueSTi4 Scooby Newbie Member#: 98955 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2011 WRX Hatch White	HeroCrank, any chance you could take a pic of hot air exiting the side fender vents with the car warm and radiator fans on? Curious to see just how functional those are. Thank you!!!

11-21-2012, 08:19 PM	#184
sackytar NASIOC Supporter Member#: 149262 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Grand Rapids MI Vehicle: 2003 03WRXw6sp/05FXT PSM	Nice thread.