UPD M157 Turbo Blankets
02-01-2018, 05:52 PM
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UPD M157 Turbo Blankets
We got a few prototype sets of turbo blankets made for the M157 turbos.
These are made by an industry leading manufacturer of turbo blankets.
Install is simple if you all are replacing the turbos or if the engine is out of the car.
Post in this thread if you all are interested in a set so we can get an estimate of how many to order.
Benefits of running a turbo blanket can be found here
https://www.ptpturboblankets.com/pag...-turbo-blanket
In addition the valves on cylinder no 1 and 5 will be protected a little more.
These are made by an industry leading manufacturer of turbo blankets.
Install is simple if you all are replacing the turbos or if the engine is out of the car.
Post in this thread if you all are interested in a set so we can get an estimate of how many to order.
Benefits of running a turbo blanket can be found here
https://www.ptpturboblankets.com/pag...-turbo-blanket
In addition the valves on cylinder no 1 and 5 will be protected a little more.
02-03-2018, 11:08 PM
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Seen turbos destroyed from oil coking and hydrogen embrittlement by these in the past. Does anyone research the heat range the hot side of their turbo can withstand and how much extra temps are created by these before installing? Imho, too much risk for placebo gains...if even that much.
02-05-2018, 03:11 PM
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Seen turbos destroyed from oil coking and hydrogen embrittlement by these in the past. Does anyone research the heat range the hot side of their turbo can withstand and how much extra temps are created by these before installing? Imho, too much risk for placebo gains...if even that much.
We consulted with PTP in the development stages of this item.
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02-05-2018, 05:36 PM
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Hey bud, I’m not trying to offend you, but my comments were exactly on topic and my questions were as well. If you don’t have the answers that’s fine but short term anecdotal evidence and consultation with PTP doesn’t address the concerns I mentioned. Someone should be consulting with the turbo manufacturer to know its operating limits and testing the amount of increase in heat retention under extreme conditions.
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Hey bud, I’m not trying to offend you, but my comments were exactly on topic and my questions were as well. If you don’t have the answers that’s fine but short term anecdotal evidence and consultation with PTP doesn’t address the concerns I mentioned. Someone should be consulting with the turbo manufacturer to know its operating limits and testing the amount of increase in heat retention under extreme conditions.
I have seen a similar set up on car built by GAD, that is enough for me to know that they will be beneficial. I don't need to spend time and money to contact the manufacturer of the turbos etc etc.
02-06-2018, 06:14 PM
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My 2 cents on this. Most of the issues involving coking happened some time ago when oils were not as good as they are now. That being said the majority of the issues happened when the car would be run hard and then shut without the turbos being given a chance to cool down. The rule of thumb was the last 15 min. of the drive was done at reasonable speed. Remember turbo timers, which would keep your car running for a pre set time after you stopped driving and then shut off.
02-07-2018, 11:09 AM
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On Youtube, there's a guy (he's an actual engineer) that has a channel,.. believe it's called "Engineering Explained" and he has a Vid on turbo blankets,.. with temperature scans of the turbos, under-hood,.. oil etc. He also points to a university study showing the use of Turbo blankets on a dyno with a LOT of numbers... better than talking anecdotal evidence with no real hard facts to back them. The turbo blankets seem to come out very well in both studies.
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02-07-2018, 03:22 PM
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My 2 cents on this. Most of the issues involving coking happened some time ago when oils were not as good as they are now. That being said the majority of the issues happened when the car would be run hard and then shut without the turbos being given a chance to cool down. The rule of thumb was the last 15 min. of the drive was done at reasonable speed. Remember turbo timers, which would keep your car running for a pre set time after you stopped driving and then shut off.
02-07-2018, 06:20 PM
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My 2 cents on this. Most of the issues involving coking happened some time ago when oils were not as good as they are now. That being said the majority of the issues happened when the car would be run hard and then shut without the turbos being given a chance to cool down. The rule of thumb was the last 15 min. of the drive was done at reasonable speed. Remember turbo timers, which would keep your car running for a pre set time after you stopped driving and then shut off.
