Turbo Blanket

[Gameplayer70]

I tried doing a search and didn't see any results for turbo blankets. Has anyone tried installing one on these 2.0l EcoBoost engines in the Maverick? I see a 2.0l turbo blanket specifically designed by Cobb, but they say it's for the Focus. I'm sure that it would work, but I'm figuring it would be a pretty horrible install with the turbo being on the back bottom side of the engine. Is it accessible from underneath the vehicle?

I appreciate any input anybody has on this.

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[Ranch]

I tried doing a search and didn't see any results for turbo blankets. Has anyone tried installing one on these 2.0l EcoBoost engines in the Maverick? I see a 2.0l turbo blanket specifically designed by Cobb, but they say it's for the Focus. I'm sure that it would work, but I'm figuring it would be a pretty horrible install with the turbo being on the back bottom side of the engine. Is it accessible from underneath the vehicle?

I appreciate any input anybody has on this.

What is the benefit of having a turbo blanket?

 

[Gameplayer70]

What is the benefit of having a turbo blanket?

A turbo blanket helps the turbo work more efficiently by keeping the heat in the turbo. It keeps the exhaust gases and the turbine warmer so it will spool faster when needed. It also helps keep the excess heat out of the engine bay to keep it a little cooler in there and protect the rest of the engine components. They are generally a titanium/ceramic composite that can withstand extreme temperatures, and they are pliable when they are new to make them easier to install. After a few heat cycles they become stiff and formed to the shape of the turbo. Most are secured with some safety wire wrapped around a few studs once you have it around the turbo, so you have to have some kind of access in order to put them on.

 

[Cherokee]

Turbo’s run silly high Rpm’s and get very very hot especially when pushed hard.

More efficient when hotter from being wrapped up, Ok I get that. I bet it’s a minuscule amount of at best.
I like the Concept of a free flow exhaust on a turbo equipped motor but I’m not going to make my turbo hotter.
I’d rather change the turbo oil line filter screens at 60,000 miles.

 

[L30n1d45]

A turbo blanket helps the turbo work more efficiently by keeping the heat in the turbo

I'll admit I have no idea what I'm talking about, but won't this shorten the lifespan of your turbo?

 

[Gameplayer70]

I'll admit I have no idea what I'm talking about, but won't this shorten the lifespan of your turbo?

Actually no. The turbo is designed to run hot. And the important parts like the bearings are oil cooled. The turbo can handle the heat just fine, and while the increase in efficiency is arguable, the biggest benefit is the reduction in engine bay heat, helping to prevent heat soak and the computer reducing power.

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