New SS Turbo shield

[RottnDogue]

Add me too..... Looks great..... Interested in the manifold design as well.



Darren

 

[Doubleclutch]

Ok, Me too

Please sign me up for a LarryB Shiney Shield too. Say, about that avitar- it's not an RV, is it?

Greg

 

[Oasis-3]

Add me to the list. Let me know where to send the money.

Thanks

Cliff

 

[supergas]

LarryB I went to your site and paid for one with PayPal I will be looking forward to getting it. Looks great.

 

[Gonzo 1066]

cool!!

Great idea. Have you seen any manifold or charger wraps? A insulating blanket that will help to use more heat from the exhaust. Let us know how it works.

 

[LoneRam]

Me Too

When your ready, let me know. I would love to have one. Looks great!!

 

[Deezal Man]

I have a dumb question. . Would this contain the heat from the turbo causing it to be that much hotter? I thought that air moving around the turbo would help cool it down...

Hard to imagine, but most of a turbo's cooling comes from the exhaust & intake. Outside air accounts for very little cooling effect. As been said, in some cases, the turbo housing is insulated to increase its efficiency. But maybe more importantly to maintain a constant housing temperature. Not to mention heat under the hood.



As you know, fluctuating temps cause expansion and contraction.



A turbo used in a constant environment such as a jet engine or generator... . will last almost forever. The constant heat up and cool down effect seen by a vehicle motor is hardest on its lifespan.

 

[Fuzz]

ordered

Larry,

I ordered the shield from you website... Supposed to get it on the 24th. Looks like a good product.

I sure did like the paypal method of paying and the tracking # from UPS.

I am guilty of ordering a product then wondering and watching for it. This automatic UPS tracker you use,great.

Fuzz

 

[LarryB]

Doubleclutch

. Say, about that avitar- it's not an RV, is it?

Naw, it's a KR2. I built it in the late 80s. Put 500hrs on it. Now it's in the basement.

Larry



Fuzz

Thanks for the kind words,

Larry

 

[Fuzz]

Got Mine!!

Got the Turbo shield on the 24th. Just like the UPS tracking said I would.

Couldn't find my 8-32 tap so had to wait until today for the hardware store to open.



Got it put on . . probably took about 30 minutes. Only 20deg in garage. Sure does look nice and it's gotta help.



Used a Harbor Freight battery powered drill. Took off the hose on the turbo. I have the BHAF.

Gather up a 8-32 tap,#29drillbit,5/16 nut driver to remove hose from Turbo,electric drill,small cresent or?? to turn the tap and a #2 Phillips screwdriver.

Thanks Larry



Fuzz

 

[The patriot]

I'd be interested in an exhaust manifold cover.

Eric

 

[LarryB]

Fuzz

Glad you're happy with it. Thanks for the feedback.

Larry



Eric

Here is a picture of the latest Manifold Cover prototype on my engine. For a larger picture and more info go to www.fostertruck.com/dodge and follow the links.

Larry

 

[Fuzz]

Some observations

Now for the shield:

I drove the 15 miles round trip to town. . Shot the breeze and then drove home. EGT's were around 800deg

pulling a hill on the freeway. Got home shut down at 300deg. I could put my hand on the shield. . It was hot but I could hold my hand on it. Now that's gotta be helping on the air temp into the AirCleaner.

Wish I had a temp probe that I could use to measure the temp. . before and after shield,but I don't so I guess as one of the other members says"without data you just have an opinion. "

 

[Deezul1]

How do I get one?



Ok found your web site, thanks