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Old 01-16-2008, 08:14 PM
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Forecast?



Low intake temps from now on.











Before the blanky.....









After the blanky... look how cozy it is.









I just have to get some of the safety wife out from my Karting tool box and tighten it up.



Just in time for the Autocross at Moroso Sunday.
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Old 01-17-2008, 11:47 AM
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Nice. I have noticed a considerable difference in power by heatshielding the LIM...
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Just curious how much do those go for?
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dont they promote rust...

wouldnt it be better to direct the heat via a shield....
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Thats is a good question... How much better is the heat bag compared to just a heat shield.. I would think that the bag would trap a lot more heat then a shield...
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Originally Posted by RE_TurboFB' post='892550' date='Jan 19 2008, 12:08 AM
.. I would think that the bag would trap a lot more heat then a shield...
kinda the purpose... prevent the intake runners as well as the surrounding areas from the heat generated by the turbo..

the concern ive got is condensation with those blankies...
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Old 01-26-2008, 12:33 AM
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LOL!! I think the turbo will be toast before rust will consume it.



That blanket gets so hot I doubt any condensation forms, its probably over 1000° inside there. No room for moisture.





If I get 3 years out of this turbo I will be happy. By then a newer better turbo will be the hot item and I will be heading for it.



My T-04E lasted 4 years, if I get 4 years out of this GT35R I will be very happy.



The heat reduction is dramatic under the hood EVERYTHING is cooler, best $150 I have spent on this car.
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Originally Posted by Jims5543' post='892981' date='Jan 26 2008, 01:33 AM
..That blanket gets so hot I doubt any condensation forms, its probably over 1000° inside there. No room for moisture...
ever notice condensation on your exhaust...

pretty sure your the turbo doesnt run twenty four seven to reatin that heat...
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Jim, I just noticed you're running a pulley in place of the airpump, A+ to you sir!
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Originally Posted by 1Revvin7' post='893106' date='Jan 28 2008, 12:23 AM
Jim, I just noticed you're running a pulley in place of the airpump, A+ to you sir!




Thanks.



I tried one of those underdrive belt / pulley setups and my water pump was slipping, that was one of the reasons I destroyed my engine last time around at a track day.
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