Fabia VRS mk1 Turbo blanket

[Gt4thomas]

Anyone using a turbo blanket on their mk1 vrs?. 

 

Can't find any info after searching on here. Wanted to know the pros and cons of using one on the fabia.

 

Or if it's even worth it.

[Xylynx]

To my understanding the main reason for a turbo blanket is to protect parts around the turbo from excessive heat and to maybe increase the performance of the turbo by a tiny, tiny, amount due to keeping more energy in the exhaust gas. However, on a standard vrs engine everything is designed to take the heat generated anyway and the performance difference would most likely be unnoticeable. I also think getting one that would fit could be challenge as the turbo is fairly small and the space around it is very limited.

[sepulchrave]

...and it doesn't get anywhere near as hot as a petrol turbo because the VNT mechanism doesn't like extra heat.

 

All in all a terrible idea, pop your pants on your head instead and run around making whooshing noises.