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Old 06-26-2007, 05:15 AM
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That link didn't work for me. Here is another one, I think the same actually.

http://www.supraforums.com.au/forum/...ad.php?t=13957
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Old 06-27-2007, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Schwitzer Turbo
Got a question i have seen these heat shleid's work very well but what worries me is The(extra) Heat being retianed doesnt that do damagad/lead to exhaust housing cracking?
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Old 07-02-2007, 01:02 PM
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awesome idea! and actually the retained heat will cause the turbo to spool better
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Old 07-02-2007, 01:22 PM
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awesome idea! and actually the retained heat will cause the turbo to spool better
how so?
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Old 07-02-2007, 03:55 PM
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heat = energy, energy = better turbo boost captain
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Old 07-02-2007, 09:21 PM
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sweet

Im gonna do this when i go with a top mount no reason yet for the hf mani :P
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Old 07-03-2007, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ichbinsobose
heat = energy, energy = better turbo boost captain
Spool your turbo with a blowtorch then?
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Old 07-03-2007, 12:37 AM
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ya i know that keeping heat in the manifold helps and thought you wanted to keep the turbo cooler so it wont heat the intake charge too much
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Old 07-03-2007, 08:31 AM
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hot exhaust gases contain more energy then cold ones

intake charge is heated through compression

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Old 07-03-2007, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ichbinsobose
hot exhaust gases contain more energy then cold ones

intake charge is heated through compression

And you think this rinky-dink heatshield makes -----all difference in spool time? You show me some proof, then I'll believe you.
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