Turbo heat shield
#1
Turbo heat shield
Just wondering if anyone has used a heat shield on the Dezod S1 turbo kit (t3/t04 turbo)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VECCO...spagenameZWDVW
There are other heat shields that I've found but they are all the same concept, this one looks the best though and they are all about the same price. The only reason I'm looking to get a shield is because the turbo is actually melting the plastic near my radiator
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VECCO...spagenameZWDVW
There are other heat shields that I've found but they are all the same concept, this one looks the best though and they are all about the same price. The only reason I'm looking to get a shield is because the turbo is actually melting the plastic near my radiator
#4
atp sells one too...
polished-
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=BCS
unpolished-
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=BCS
polished-
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=BCS
unpolished-
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=BCS
#6
i'de say it helps, may doesnt do a lot when it comes to performance but will help a bit keeping the heat in the engine bay down.. if you are running a tubular manifold it will almost be pointless since you get more heat coming from the manifold.. but if you want it for dress up, still good for a price not too much
#9
So - i got my heat shield today .....
long story short, im getting my money back. Ill be ordering the ebay one. One would think that I could expect this type of result from ebay, thats why i went with ATP but looks like im going to buy one off ebay. Ill post updates once i recieve more parts.
This is what i ordered:
This is what i got:
long story short, im getting my money back. Ill be ordering the ebay one. One would think that I could expect this type of result from ebay, thats why i went with ATP but looks like im going to buy one off ebay. Ill post updates once i recieve more parts.
This is what i ordered:
This is what i got:
#11
Yea, when i called them I said... i ordered a "stainless steel polished heat shield" not a $5 piece of tin that fits around my turbo.... you seriously charged me 70$ for this and expect me to be satisfied?
I have to say they were very nice and are giving me a full refund, im not even paying for return shipping on it (its probobly not even worth the cost of shipping it back) but overall they have good customer service.
I have to say they were very nice and are giving me a full refund, im not even paying for return shipping on it (its probobly not even worth the cost of shipping it back) but overall they have good customer service.
#18
#20
Originally Posted by JL56TC
Actually My turbo is burning the crap out of the carpet under my hood. I had to actually put fire retardant heat sheets to stop my paint from bubbling... ill post a pick when i can