Blankie or wrap that sucker?

[OldManSTI]

So what are the best ways to lower underhood temperatures and prevent heat soaking the TMIC? Should the turbo be wrapped in a blanket (weird) or shielded, or both? To wrap the down pipe, or not? Wrap the headers, etc?

It seems like there are many options and opinions out there, so I wanted to throw the questions out here and see what y'all think.

 

[IGOTASTi]

[MENTION=1507]Spamby[/MENTION] did you ever finish your turbo blanket?

 

[CSF707]

Some gold wrap everything lols but it works
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/DEI-Reflect-A-GOLD-12-inch-x-24-inch-Sheet

 

[OldManSTI]

Some gold wrap everything lols but it works
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/DEI-Reflect-A-GOLD-12-inch-x-24-inch-Sheet

That looks like something NASA used on the Space program. Does that go on intake parts or exhaust parts?

 

[Spamby]

Don't apply that to anything hot like the turbo or downpipe. Use that stuff only on "cold" items to reflect heat away. I.E. The intercooler tanks or your intake pipe.
I suggest wrapping your turbo with a blanket and do the same with the downpipe. You can use header wrap on the downpipe as an alternative. You can use an aftermarket heat shield over most turbo blankets, though some don't need them

 

[Spamby]

[MENTION=1507]Spamby[/MENTION] did you ever finish your turbo blanket?

Still happily baking as we speak.
Alin has one, too.

 

[CSF707]

Yea Gold wrap for the intercooler and the intake/box is good. I actually wanted to gold wrap and toss a blanket on the turbo, there's been threads around the web with before and after temps.

 

[Alin]

Like others have said:

-dei gold tape the intercooler and intake box
-wrap the downpipe
-wrap the headers if theyre ceram coated
-blanket on the turbo
-heat shield on turbo (optional)

 

[Grinder34]

I've got a thread somewhere on here where i discuss the DEI gold tape vs some other much cheaper options. I'm still planning on wrapping my IC next time its off in some silver mylar tape.

I've heard discussions about header wrap, and that it can act as a wick if oil is ever spilled on it.

The best way to reduce heat-soak....keep moving!

 

[Grinder34]

I think this is the thread about heat tape:

http://igotasti.com/vBforum/showthread.php/6896-Heat-Tape-Discussion