Can Turbo Blankets Be Proven To Increase Performance?

How Turbo Blankets Work, With Proof Of Faster Spooling & Less Lag

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Do turbo blankets actually work? What is the purpose of a turbo blanket? What are the advantages of using a turbo blanket?

This video involves two tests, one completed by myself and Humble Mechanic, the other as a thesis for a masters at UT Austin. For our tests, we seek to see if there are any major temperature differences between using a turbo blanket, versus not. This can mean different cabin temperatures, lower hood temperatures, lower engine bay temperatures, and even lower intake air temperatures.

The idea of a turbo blanket is that it keeps all the exhaust heat contained within the turbocharger, rather than radiating out from it. This means more heat is contained as useful pressure, and that pressure spins the turbochargers. With more pressure, you create more power. Does it actually work? Let's watch and find out!

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[HumbleMechanic]

You have to wrap your turbo up in a nice blanky so it stays happy!

Aways fun working with ya Jason :)

[kevintibbetts]

There is nothing like a good collaboration between two auto enthusiasts

[squidwardshouse]

I'm gonna put a blanket on my Hyundai Accent's alternator to pretend I have a turbo blanket

[coced]

I was sold at the temperature data
Then you talked about improved torque curve now im stoked

[kevinschultz]

You guys are a good combo. More vids like

[matthewmillar]

I suggested this to a friend of mine once (before I knew turbo blankets were a thing) and he laughed at me. TOTALLY VINDICATED! 😃

[dangleason]

I'm glad you guys talked about the oil temperature. That's the one thing I was thinking in my head that might end up damaging the turbo or degrading its life.
I'm gonna consider a blanket or some of that heat wrap. Sounds like a fun project.

[EverydayLayman]

Please keep collaborating guys. This was awesome!

[filipprucnal]

One of my favourite duos on YouTube! Keep up the good work

[freerkderuiter]

Very informative. Surprised to see the oil temperature in the turbo barely changed. No worries for added wear and tear then as the temperatures around the turbo are cooler also with the blanket.

[Linken]

Great video! Really interesting to actually see a thing I've been thinking about for years be tested and proven like this

[zjay]

$50, 000 FOR THAT CAMERA ?!?!?! With 50k I can buy the car i want twice :(

[MatthewTaylor]

It is always good to see these two working together

[valthest]

Came for the Turbo stayed for the beard. GLORIOUS

[BPEKSupraInteractive]

"stay fun, have safe, be dirty" -- Jason 2018

[MrThatnativeguy]

Does the large beard ever pose a problem with belts/gears

[marijn]

Wow, this was such a nice video! The way you guys are able to translate all the scientific data to real world results and explaining everything in depth without it getting too complicatied is just fascinating! Nice work!

[InternetDude]

I’m glad that you use Celsius like a good engineer. Fahrenheit is wonky illogical and I don’t understand it 😉

[Little.R]

I wrapped my stock wrx's TD04 in an ebay blanket yesterday because the old heat shield was missing. Came here in search of answers as to why it's spooling much sooner and doesn't lag. Most unintended power mod ever, I'm surprised.

[agentsmith]

Nice collaboration and research. I was skeptical about the pros and cons of a turbo blanket but now i'm glad i bought one.