1 Lucky Texan Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 So, I got my car back from the shop a coupla weeks ago but the turbo shield I had taken off and left in the cargo area for them to put back on when they were finished, didn't get installed. I can put it back back but kinda wondering if people feel it is 'worth' the trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) anyone ? Bueller? Edited April 7, 2022 by 1 Lucky Texan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 It's so hot where you live, who cares!? I have little turbo experience so I can't offer any advice. But turbo's generate so much heat. If a missing heat shield substantially increases heat loading of the engine bay (and gaskets/hoses/electrical components) I'd be inclined to keep it. Probably not but can it damage the hood paint too? Running hot in summer idling at a red light that hood will get smoking hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvu Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 For the engine, doesn't matter much. Possibly help other mechanics not expecting a burning hot object so high up on the engine. That's where the trans dipstick is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 Nice, I think I'll try to get it back on. see, at NASIOC this would have gotten replies like; YOU THINK YOU'RE SMARTER THAN SUBARU ENGINEERS! GET IT BACK ON IMMEDIATELY! IT'S CRITICAL YOU IDIOT!. or THAT THING IS A PIECE OF HEAVY OVER-ENGINEERED CRAP! WHY'D YOU HAVE IT ON ALL THESE YEARS! LEAVE IT OFF YOU IDIOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 52 minutes ago, 1 Lucky Texan said: see, at NASIOC this would have gotten replies like; YOU THINK YOU'RE SMARTER THAN SUBARU ENGINEERS! GET IT BACK ON IMMEDIATELY! IT'S CRITICAL YOU IDIOT!. Well done - post here, just watch there, this is the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Toss it and install a blanket instead: https://www.rallysportdirect.com/part/heat-isolation-heat-wrap/fpro35-009-07-ptp-turbo-blankets-turbo-blanket-lava The heat shields crack. But you do need *something* or you heat soak the crap out of the intercooler and that does lead to unnecessary pulling of timing, detonation, and poor performance. GD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 cool!, ordered! I have no problem putting on an easy upgrade like that, thanx GD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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