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Has anyone used one of these kits? Just thought it looked like a good idea to keep engine bay temps down, but thought it could be damaging for the turbo? What do you guys think?

[Url]http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/heat-shielding-protection/design-engineering-turbo-insulation-kit[url]

Edited by jamiestevenbell on 21st May, 2013.

I'm sure Robert has something like this (although I doubt it cost that much).

It's always been on my list of things to do, but never done it. There must be a cheaper way though.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

I think robers is mad form old underpants and socks and plaster of paris.

I use similar things to insulate steam valves and pipework on the rigs I design, I will have a look at what temp they can take, I've used them for 300+ degrees C.

when you look at the cost of the materials used, its not such a bad price.

When I talk about the materials, i'm not talking about the cheap shite that cannot handle the temperatures involved and the main reason why you want to use the stuff. There are plenty of cheap heat shielding materials available, but when you look at the tech spec of it, compared to the more expensive stuff, yopu can then see why the cheap stuff is cheap, and shite at the same time.

Me personally, I have bought the expensive materials to make a turbine heat shield. This will consist of a double layer wrinkley aluminium base with an aluminized glass fibre outer cover with a glass fibre (exhaust wadding) packing. This will deal with high levels of radient heat without the concern of direct heat, which is what kills most heat protection systems on high performance petrol turbo engines

So can anyone see any draw backs from this?

I think the bit where it says it reduces turbo lag is bollox. The main reason I am using any sort of shielding is to protect the surounding areas and parts from the radiant heat, such as the bonnet, timing belt and wiring lol

Edited by robert on 22nd May, 2013.

Medusa + injection = too much torque for the dyno ..https://youtu.be/qg5o0_tJxYM

To add to this arguement it should be noted that the original metro turbo carb aspestos heat sheilds were coated on the out side with a silver metatic based paint, thus reflecting radiant heat. however in close proximity, when the ambient air around something is maintained to a high heat even air will conduct heat regardless of the reflective properties of the sheild.


Brocky

Edited by Brocky on 22nd May, 2013.

BTW - I took my buddy VTEC Pete out for a spin this weekend, and even though I am running her in, he gave it a name, the "Brocket"...cause I'm a brocket maaannn, nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah....

Build thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=7483

Katy Mini Owners Club Thread - http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=505552

Let's make sure you embarrass at least one VTEC MINI today !

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If the turbo is lagged then I guess it needs a longer warm down time before switching off, to avoid heat soak and oil boiling in the turbo ?.

i think brad hear in aus has a 1098cc based mini with the garret turbo blanket on it? looks the part i never asked how it affected things but im sure it helps the temps of surrounding parts as said above
i plan to wrap my exhaust and turbo from the head to under the car near the gear change probably a purpose made blanket with some kind of tape wrap for the remainder it can only be a good thing to do if not have the lot ceramic coated ive heard good things about that stuff

Ah ok on that note ill buy one of them kits tommorrow and when it's running ill report back on my findings, cheers guys