Fitment issues PTP hybrid Turbo blanket + PRL titanium inlet

[Brittania]

Does anyone else have the PTP hybrid turbo blanket with the PRL titanium inlet pipe? Had mine installed Friday and the blanket is making direct contact with the inlet pipe which can't be good for my intake temps. Not sure what to do about it, what do you guys think?

 

[Two Step Performance]

This is not something we have noticed before but given that you can touch the Hybrid Shield blanket with your hand after a run and not get burnt I don't think this will have a significant impact.

You may can tweak your intake couplers a bit to get more clearance.

 

[NoviceFL5owner]

Is it attatched with springs or safety wire? It should not be touching either way. Maybe press it down while it's cool or Tell your installer and have them tighten it up.

 

[Brittania]

Update:

Bad news: it definitely affects the coolant temps and car was not cooling like normal.

Good news: I got myself about 2mm of clearance now and temps are much better.

 

[blueroadster]

Update:

Bad news: it definitely affects the coolant temps and car was not cooling like normal.

Good news: I got myself about 2mm of clearance now and temps are much better.

Thanks for sharing feedback and yikes...The stock turbocharger is journal-bearing and uses oil and air to cool. Sounds like adding a thermal barrier to the turbine side in an otherwise stock configuration may not be a good idea.

Pros:

• Turbine side runs hotter so exhaust scavenging is improved
• Under hood temps are reduced

Cons:

• Air is no longer available to help cool the turbine side
• Additional heat is transferred to the center housing thereby increasing oil temperatures
• Increased oil temperatures transfer thermal load to the coolant system to shed heat
• Spirited driving would require an idle cool down period before turning the engine off so as to prevent oil coking in the center housing.

It seems like the best use case for installing a thermal barrier on the turbine side would be in instances where other modifications have already been installed (e.g., one or more combinations of an aftermarket radiator, oil cooler, water-cooled ball bearing turbocharger assembly, more free-flowing exhaust, venting, etc.)

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