Turbo blanket...

[OneForTheRoad]

I think you most missed his irony!!!

 

[Larkone]

I think you most missed his irony!!!

Isn't the irony the perceived need for turbo blankets

 

[ALFAitalia]

Grammatically?....no!

 

[Bellow]

There is a benefit the blanket could bring. But if I say what it is, everyone will want one.

 

[abecketts]

I hope it’s a designer blanket (Gucci or La Croix) and not fast fashion……

 

[OneForTheRoad]

There is a benefit the blanket could bring. But if I say what it is, everyone will want one.

Quicker turbo spooling is the only benefit I can find.

 

[ALFAitalia]

Not saying its all true.....but google says....

Turbo blankets provide several benefits, primarily focusing on performance, protection, and reliability. By insulating the turbocharger, they help to retain heat within the exhaust gases, leading to faster turbine spool-up, improved throttle response, and cooler intake air temperatures. They also protect engine bay components from excessive heat, which can prevent damage and improve overall reliability.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the benefits:
Performance:

• Faster Spool-Up:
  Turbo blankets help to keep exhaust gases hotter, which in turn increases the pressure and speed of the turbine wheel, resulting in quicker turbo spool-up.
  
  
• • Improved Throttle Response:
    Faster spool-up translates to more immediate and responsive throttle response, allowing for quicker acceleration.
    
  • Cooler Intake Air Temperatures:
    By reducing heat soak in the engine bay, turbo blankets can help lower intake air temperatures, which can lead to denser and more oxygen-rich air, potentially increasing power output.
    

Protection:

• • Component Protection:
    Turbo blankets help to shield nearby components, such as intake manifolds, intercoolers, and fuel lines, from excessive heat, preventing potential damage.
  • Reduced Heat Soak:
    By containing heat within the turbocharger, turbo blankets minimize heat soak in the engine bay, which can reduce the risk of overheating and related issues.
    

Reliability:

• • Enhanced Reliability:
    By protecting components and reducing heat soak, turbo blankets contribute to the overall reliability and longevity of the turbocharger and other engine components.
  • Improved Engine Health:
    By minimizing heat stress on the engine, turbo blankets can help prevent problems like head gasket failure, which is a common issue in turbocharged vehicles.
    

In summary, turbo blankets offer a combination of performance, protection, and reliability benefits, making them a valuable addition for many turbocharged vehicles, particularly those with aftermarket turbos or those looking to optimize performance.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Not saying its all true.....but google says....

Turbo blankets provide several benefits, primarily focusing on performance, protection, and reliability. By insulating the turbocharger, they help to retain heat within the exhaust gases, leading to faster turbine spool-up, improved throttle response, and cooler intake air temperatures. They also protect engine bay components from excessive heat, which can prevent damage and improve overall reliability.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the benefits:
Performance:

• Faster Spool-Up:
  Turbo blankets help to keep exhaust gases hotter, which in turn increases the pressure and speed of the turbine wheel, resulting in quicker turbo spool-up.
  
  
• • Improved Throttle Response:
    Faster spool-up translates to more immediate and responsive throttle response, allowing for quicker acceleration.
  • Cooler Intake Air Temperatures:
    By reducing heat soak in the engine bay, turbo blankets can help lower intake air temperatures, which can lead to denser and more oxygen-rich air, potentially increasing power output.

Protection:

• • Component Protection:
    Turbo blankets help to shield nearby components, such as intake manifolds, intercoolers, and fuel lines, from excessive heat, preventing potential damage.
  • Reduced Heat Soak:
    By containing heat within the turbocharger, turbo blankets minimize heat soak in the engine bay, which can reduce the risk of overheating and related issues.

Reliability:

• • Enhanced Reliability:
    By protecting components and reducing heat soak, turbo blankets contribute to the overall reliability and longevity of the turbocharger and other engine components.
  • Improved Engine Health:
    By minimizing heat stress on the engine, turbo blankets can help prevent problems like head gasket failure, which is a common issue in turbocharged vehicles.

In summary, turbo blankets offer a combination of performance, protection, and reliability benefits, making them a valuable addition for many turbocharged vehicles, particularly those with aftermarket turbos or those looking to optimize performance.

More benefits for a petrol than a diesel I'd say . Apparently a certain Alfa comes as standard fitted with a turbo blanket.

 

[Bellow]

Not saying its all true.....but google says....

Turbo blankets provide several benefits, primarily focusing on performance, protection, and reliability. By insulating the turbocharger, they help to retain heat within the exhaust gases, leading to faster turbine spool-up, improved throttle response, and cooler intake air temperatures. They also protect engine bay components from excessive heat, which can prevent damage and improve overall reliability.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the benefits:
Performance:

• Faster Spool-Up:
  Turbo blankets help to keep exhaust gases hotter, which in turn increases the pressure and speed of the turbine wheel, resulting in quicker turbo spool-up.
  
  
• • Improved Throttle Response:
    Faster spool-up translates to more immediate and responsive throttle response, allowing for quicker acceleration.
  • Cooler Intake Air Temperatures:
    By reducing heat soak in the engine bay, turbo blankets can help lower intake air temperatures, which can lead to denser and more oxygen-rich air, potentially increasing power output.

Protection:

• • Component Protection:
    Turbo blankets help to shield nearby components, such as intake manifolds, intercoolers, and fuel lines, from excessive heat, preventing potential damage.
  • Reduced Heat Soak:
    By containing heat within the turbocharger, turbo blankets minimize heat soak in the engine bay, which can reduce the risk of overheating and related issues.

Reliability:

• • Enhanced Reliability:
    By protecting components and reducing heat soak, turbo blankets contribute to the overall reliability and longevity of the turbocharger and other engine components.
  • Improved Engine Health:
    By minimizing heat stress on the engine, turbo blankets can help prevent problems like head gasket failure, which is a common issue in turbocharged vehicles.

In summary, turbo blankets offer a combination of performance, protection, and reliability benefits, making them a valuable addition for many turbocharged vehicles, particularly those with aftermarket turbos or those looking to optimize performance.

Nope, none of the above. And, a much more useful benefit than all of those combined.

 

[ALFAitalia]

More benefits for a petrol than a diesel I'd say . Apparently a certain Alfa comes as standard fitted with a turbo blanket.

The Alfa Romeo MiTo QV apparently.....never seen under the bonnet of one though.

 

[E55BOF]

Nope, none of the above. And, a much more useful benefit than all of those combined.

Like a security blanket; nice to have when you're feeling unloved? Make your turbo feel loved...

I'm inclined to suspect that in engine efficiency and performance terms, a turbo blanket is probably like a wrapped exhaust; it may well give you a little more, but not enough that most people would notice the difference, or indeed bother. It certainly has benefits for the manufacturer, though...

 

[Bellow]

You are all barking up the wrong tree. But there's a benefit to be had.

 

[ToeKnee]

You are all barking up the wrong tree. But there's a benefit to be had.

Lighter wallet after buying one??

 

[philnewmerc]

I'd consider what happens when you switch off the car: The heat in the turbo (and everywhere else) has to dissipate. If that rate of dissipation from the turbo (and the oil in it) is slowed then the oil would be hotter for longer, hence probably degrading it (best case) or perhaps carbonising it (worse case!). Just a thought.

 

[SpikyMikey]

I'd consider what happens when you switch off the car: The heat in the turbo (and everywhere else) has to dissipate. If that rate of dissipation from the turbo (and the oil in it) is slowed then the oil would be hotter for longer, hence probably degrading it (best case) or perhaps carbonising it (worse case!). Just a thought.

It'll be OK; when the turbo goes bang, the blanket will neatly retain all the bits.

 

[GeeJayW]

We used to lag the turbo as a means of increasing thermal stress on the engine oil. Shortened the ODI nicely.

 

[Bellow]

We used to lag the turbo as a means of increasing thermal stress on the engine oil. Shortened the ODI nicely.

What is ODI?

 

[GeeJayW]

What is ODI?

Oil Drain Interval

 

[OneForTheRoad]

So many positives and negatives, what to do ,what to do

 

[ALFAitalia]

Oil Drain Interval

Normally OCI I think....oil change interval.