As the title says, Turbo jackets/blankets. They are supposed to lag the turbo, keeping the surrounding area from getting too hot and potentially damaging components, whilst keeping the turbo warmth in, producing more power, albeit to a small degree. Has anyone fitted one and if so, would they recommend it? 

 

I am not looking for someone saying "I've never fitted one as they are a complete pile of sh1te, designed only to take another chunk of dough out of the unsuspecting motorists pocket"! 

 

I am looking for real life, tried and praised/debunked experiences.

 

FYI, I am not looking at fitting one to my Fabia as its soon to be sold on, due to ULEZ but just for future knowledge. I have seen these blankets range from a paltry £20 to five times that amount and wondered if the higher priced ones are of better material or if a jacket costing a mere score, will still suffice, for the average user.

9 minutes ago, mrgf said:

Has anyone fitted one and if so, would they recommend it? 

They're so much snake oil in road cars, but well worth using in competition.

Maybe best moved to the General Automotive Chat if it is not for fitting to a Fabia, or even the Performance Section. 

So, no=one tried one then? Or just not owning up!

I think there are at least 2 in the Project Fabia section with Mk2 Fabia with it done.

 

eg

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/476148-ruff'smk2-vrs-project/page/2

 

Edited 28 October, 20214 yr by roottoot