:: ECS Tuning :: Keep Your Cool | NEW!! Audi 8V A3/S3 Turbo Blanket

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

As most of you know, turbos expel an immense amount of radiant heat. This heat only adds to the already sweltering under-hood engine temps derived from normal engine operation. Containing said turbo heat through insulation is key in the pursuit of lower intake temps, increased efficiency, and improved component life.

Made in the USA by a world leader in turbo insulation technologies, ECS Tuning is proud to introduce the ECS Turbo Blanket for your OEM turbos. Simply follow our installation PDF and get on your way to lower under-hood temps and increased overall engine efficiency.

Key Features

• Expect lower intake air temps than before as the associated induction parts are no longer being heat soaked to such a high degree by the hot turbocharger.
  
• Turbocharger response time is also improved (less turbo lag) as the heat energy is contained within the turbine housing. By containing all the heat energy within the turbine housing, this creates more pressure, more pressure is more energy, more energy available to spin the turbocharger faster in the lower RPM range!
  
• Made right here in the U.S.A. by a world leader in turbo blanket technologies and manufacturing. The exterior layer is crafted from heat treated fiberglass, then bonded with molten aluminum and then molded into a tight weave per our specifications for added resiliency. The inner layer is made from a high temperature resistant Silica that is good for temps up to 1,350° F! Stainless steel mounting anchors along with the included stainless steel wire tie secure the assembly in to position for long lasting, durable operation. Constructed in to two pieces to aid in installation.

Keep Your Cool

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Fits:
Audi 8V A3/S3 1.8T/2.0T 2015+

Be sure to check out our -----> Installation PDF <-----

Let me know if you have any questions.

Jason

[tateltot]

I'm all in support of supposed benefits from a cooler engine bay, but quicker spool? That's a bit much. Any data to back that up?

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

It's been well known in the motorsports industry that the better you contain the heat a turbocharger gives off the more it can help with spooling it up. It's the same argument many make that stiffer motor mounts can increase the amount of power to the wheels since there is no deflection of energy from bushings flexing.

Jason

[RupertPupkin]

I'm all in support of supposed benefits from a cooler engine bay, but quicker spool? That's a bit much. Any data to back that up?

Yea this is actually possible. Same effect from wrapping a downpipe as well. the hotter gasses move faster through the tubing, less resistance on the turbine allows the turbo to spool quicker. Now how much and is it noticeable, not sure.

[tateltot]

I'll be damned. There is an increase in EGTs, but it does seem conclusive.

https://docs.google.com/a/tatelman.c...dU0/edit?pli=1

[Lusky]

Will you offer this blanket to fit the Bourg Warner EFR7163?

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

Will you offer this blanket to fit the Bourg Warner EFR7163?

Not likely.

Jason

[phillyquattro]

Possibly a dumb question but here goes; does trapping more of that heat have any negative effect to the lifespan of the turbo?

[RupertPupkin]

It is defintely going to make the whole turbo assembly hotter, which would probably be absorbed by the oil cooling and lubricating the turbo bearings and shaft. I don't know the official answer but I feel like it is already so damn hot it might not make much of a difference overall.

Possibly a dumb question but here goes; does trapping more of that heat have any negative effect to the lifespan of the turbo?

[RupertPupkin]

Heres a good read: http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...-Blankets.aspx

HYDE from the mk6 forums who many might know had good success with Underhood temps using one: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...-Turbo-Blanket

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

I don't believe it would significantly increase the temps the turbocharger and cooling/oiling system already see and have been designed to handle. Which should not effect the lifespan of the turbo.

It is though, always a good idea to warm up and cool down your turbocharger, not doing so could definitely effect the lifespan more so than actually containing the heat.

Jason

[tateltot]

Read through the document I linked. It evaluates the additional heat on the housing in particular, as well as internal oil temps and EGTs.

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

I took a look as well.. Seems that the housing does get hotter but has a negligible effect on bearings/oil temps. So in other words the lifespan should not be effected as previously stated.

Jason

[PsiBlast]

It is though, always a good idea to warm up and cool down your turbocharger, not doing so could definitely effect the lifespan more so than actually containing the heat.

Jason

This was true back in the day. I didn't think it was with modern cars. I read that BMW has a system where it keeps oil flowing through the turbo after you shut off the ignition. I wonder if our cars have any features that takes care of the turbo cool down after shut off.

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

This was true back in the day. I didn't think it was with modern cars. I read that BMW has a system where it keeps oil flowing through the turbo after you shut off the ignition. I wonder if our cars have any features that takes care of the turbo cool down after shut off.

Most Audi/VW vehicles utilize a thermal siphon effect to reduce peak heat soak-back temperature after engine shut down. The layout of the pipes should minimize peaks and troughs with the (cool) water inlet on the low side. So cool down isn't as important but going full boost or high rpm before your oil reaches operating temp is definitely something you want to avoid.

Jason

[WildHareMS]

Is there possibly going to be a model later down the road that works for higher than 1350°?


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[ECS Tuning-Audi]

Is there possibly going to be a model later down the road that works for higher than 1350°?


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Not likely.

Jason