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07-15-2011, 02:22 PM | #126 |
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The smallest blanket would work, I can help you out with that.
You could do tape on the hood but it only reflects, it doesn't absorb. So you don't want to reflect heat back on certain things.
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09-29-2011, 08:07 PM | #127 |
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Yes even stock cars suffer from heat soak. Every one who is concerned about performance needs to fight the heat. Heat is energy and any heat that is not controlled is lost energy.
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09-30-2011, 12:33 PM | #129 | |
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09-30-2011, 12:59 PM | #130 |
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You could just cut the metal out between the larger holes and just make one long oblong vent, that would be ideal.
We did a few more things to help with engine bay heat, we'll get some pics and update our post shortly |
09-30-2011, 02:28 PM | #131 |
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Any cons to using a turbo blanket?
So just reading through this post I am getting a feeling that everyone is using turbo blankets with great results.
The pros seem to be obvious: better heat management, less heat under the hood, faster turbine gas velocity, etc... But it leaves one big question in my mind. Are there any cons to using one? Will it shorten turbine life span? What about engine bay fires? Burn engine oil more? Anything??? Thanks for all the help! |
10-03-2011, 12:22 PM | #132 |
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Some people think it will shorten turbo life by keeping the turbo running hotter.
I haven't read any definitive research on it, and realistically the average person doesn't need to worry about this. I'd rather personally have the benefits of everything else in the engine bay not receiving so much radiant heat. |
10-07-2011, 02:07 AM | #133 | |
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10-07-2011, 02:16 AM | #134 |
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Has anyone tried lining the inside of a turbo shield with DEI aluminum or gold tape or an equivalent heat reflective material? I wonder if it would be effective at reflecting some of that radiant heat from the turbo away from the IC. It probably won't be as good as a turbo blanket but could offer an alternative for people that are not comfortable with a blanket. I personally feel like my turbo needs a little breathing room.
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10-07-2011, 10:28 AM | #135 |
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I have actually seen several pictures and threads where people have lined the underside of the heat shield with the gold tape. Go for it!
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10-07-2011, 12:38 PM | #136 |
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Yeah the Gold Tape would help I'm sure.
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10-07-2011, 02:12 PM | #137 | |
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10-10-2011, 01:33 PM | #138 |
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It will help reflect heat down and away from the heat shield, instead of the shield reflecting what little it naturally would and then absorbing heat and radiating out.
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10-10-2011, 03:47 PM | #139 |
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How hot can the gold tape get before things start melting or burning? Is the adhesive backing on it just as tough as the material itself?
I imagine the glue starts breaking down sooner than the tape so it might separate. Perhaps increasing risk of underhood fire? If I had a turbo blanket I would leave it at that without the lining. To reduce underhood heat I'd suggest wrapping the cast iron uppipe and headers. Both retain heat in the piping to keep precious exhaust velocity higher and prevent heat leaking out. |
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As for drilling out holes from the inner fender, I've pulled out the rubber bumper thing Subaru thought was a good idea to leave BLOCKING A VENT Didn't want to swiss cheese it without additional fender bracing.
Not sure if it helped but you can feel hot air leaving the vent after driving and still for a while while the car cools down. |
10-10-2011, 04:08 PM | #141 | |
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the wrx fenders seem to be just for show. If you search for "heat vent" on the page, it shows it as standard for the sti and na for the wrx. Wondering whether that is just a typo, carried over from the 2010, though. |
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10-13-2011, 01:24 PM | #145 |
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They do it so people don't complain when they driver through a muddy puddle and they get dirt coming out of the vent all over their new car.
At least they leave it for the enthusiast to take off if they want |
10-26-2011, 12:54 PM | #146 | |
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I've also had Ti wrapped UP/DP, covered parts of the intake piping and resonance chambers with the gold foil, and used the heat reflective/insulated sleeves on my AWIC fluid lines. Everything helps! |
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10-31-2011, 11:29 AM | #147 |
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Yeah the Gold Foil is good stuff, for sure.
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I found this thread very useful! bump for you.
75% of the reason i'm sticking with a TMIC setup, is to keep the oem front bumper beam. Last thing I need to deal with is the insurance guy asking me why I removed "safety" devices from my vehicle. |
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