a98pmalcolm Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Hey gang. I have a PT6766 turbo. Anyone know what blanket will. Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Standard T4 surely? I have the DEI blanket which is REALLY nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 DEi or I do my own titanium blankets, both kept in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Anyone know if a T4 blanket would also fit a 6466? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Anyone know if a T4 blanket would also fit a 6466? Is it a T4 turbo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Is it a T4 turbo? I don't know, hence why I asked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Anyone know if a T4 blanket would also fit a 6466? We have a DEi turbo blanket on our 6466, it's a T4 turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 We have a DEi turbo blanket on our 6466, it's a T4 turbo. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Do these actually have much of an effect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Do these actually have much of an effect? It was HUGE for me. My engine bay was melting after a short journey before I put one on. Now I can touch the top of the blanket after a 200+ mile drive with no issues There's an argument of whether they promote cracking or not though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I don't know, hence why I asked... It can come in a few variants. You need to know what flange it is. What manifold is it you have? It's definitely something you should make a note of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 There's an argument of whether they promote cracking or not though. Ive decided the best compromise is to run a turbo blanket, possibly heat wrap just the top bend of the downpipe, leave the manifold bare, brace the turbo and fit a flexi just after the bottom bend on the downpipe. I would consider bracing the downpipe too, but I suspect that would be very difficult to do well. Worst case scenario, a new turbine housing isn't too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Do these actually have much of an effect? As Scott says they make a big difference, they help to keep the heat energy inside the turbine housing and shield some of the radiant heat from the compressor housing. Make sure it's a good quality blanket, there's a lot of cheap crap out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Ive decided the best compromise is to run a turbo blanket, possibly heat wrap just the top bend of the downpipe, leave the manifold bare, brace the turbo and fit a flexi just after the bottom bend on the downpipe. I would consider bracing the downpipe too, but I suspect that would be very difficult to do well. Worst case scenario, a new turbine housing isn't too expensive. A mounted heatshield for the manifold might be a good idea, similar to stock. My concern is the items in and around the engine bay, rather than the manifold itself. The heat is insane at full chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I'll be shielding the brake master cylinder, and getting DEI heat covers for the water and oil lines, wastegate vac pipes etc. As I mentioned in my own build thread, I wonder if putting some holes in the firewall into the scuttle area, especially near the BMC, would help? Then again, weakening that area probably isn't a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Little Update. Went for one of Pauls ones. Great fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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