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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisCJ99
So quick question guys.... I know it's going to get hot under the hood REGARDLESS, but is it really bad or UNHEALTHY for anything if I don't run my TN kit with any kind of heat shield?
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
holy ancient thread batman!!! how the hell did you dig this one up?
Just did a search on "heatshield" So any advice?
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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I didn't use the included heatshield for about 500 miles or so when I first put my kit. Its not really going to "hurt" anything. But, your IATs will be hotter then they would be if you used it since the charge pipe passes so close to the turbine section.

I put a PTP turbo blanket on, I would recommened it.
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SpoilsofWar
I didn't use the included heatshield for about 500 miles or so when I first put my kit. Its not really going to "hurt" anything. But, your IATs will be hotter then they would be if you used it since the charge pipe passes so close to the turbine section.

I put a PTP turbo blanket on, I would recommened it.
But that will only effect performance a bit, right? Just curious if too hot of an air intake will be bad for the engine
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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What are you trying to accomplish by not using any sort of heat shield or turbo blanket?

Its not going to hurt your engine. I would be more worried about things contacting the turbo and melting (vacuum lines, wiring, etc). But if you have all your stuff routed safely clear of the turbine section, you will be fine. Especially if you just street drive your car and aren't in boost 95% of the time.
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