OMG...Prodigy...TURBO!

[Snarf77]

I've read some about turbo blankets and ceramic coatings. These could probably address some jk concerns. I believe prodigy uses OEM grade stainless steel for piping per their website. I'm anxious to see some of their solutions.

[UselessPickles]

It's even possible that ceramic coating might not even be much of a benefit for the exhaust pipes. It would depend on how thick the wall of the pipe is and how much hotter than stock the exhaust gets. Since this will be a relatively low boost system, we won't be seeing the same extreme temperatures and glowing red turbos as you see on 1000 hp supras.

When I talked to a coating company about getting a motorcycle header ceramic coated, he was telling me about how stainless steel is a better heat barrier than non-stainless (mild) steel, and that thicker walls work as better heat barriers. So thin mild steel pipes/manifolds get the biggest benefit from ceramic coating.

From what I've read, the turbo blanket is pretty much a no-brainer. Relatively inexpensive and easy to install, keeps under-hood temps noticeably lower, and protects hands from getting burned from accidentally touching the turbo.

Also, the turbo is essentially powered by heat, any heat that escapes from the exhaust pipes or turbine is basically wasted energy that could have been used to power the turbo. Turbo blankets and pipe coatings actually increase turbo efficiency.

[UselessPickles]

Maybe something like this will work for under-hood temp testing?

http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Program.../dp/B002E1AVT8

It's a wireless remote cooking thermometer. Can measure from 32F - 392F. You might even be able to pick one up at a local store if you don't want to wait for shipping. Just be sure to mount it consistently in the same exact spot on each vehicle, with the probe not contacting any hot metal parts.

[JeepLab]

Since this will be a relatively low boost system, we won't be seeing the same extreme temperatures and glowing red turbos as you see on 1000 hp supras.

LOL

I love a supra reference.

Did anyone see the pic of the jeep with its front wheels off the ground from the turbo? Ill have to dig it up. (and its on a 3.8)

[JeepLab]

Maybe something like this will work for under-hood temp testing?

http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Program.../dp/B002E1AVT8

It's a wireless remote cooking thermometer. Can measure from 32F - 392F. You might even be able to pick one up at a local store if you don't want to wait for shipping. Just be sure to mount it consistently in the same exact spot on each vehicle, with the probe not contacting any hot metal parts.

that looks perfect. Maybe we should put them under the hood of our SC trucks and see what they read out.

[UselessPickles]

BTW - reviews for that particular thermometer look bad. Not recommending that specific one, but just generally a "remote cooking thermometer".

[UselessPickles]

They had to install a stronger clutch to be able to launch like that.

I'm hoping that the stock clutch will be sufficient for full-throttle fun as long as the clutch is fully engaged before hitting the throttle.

[Snarf77]

I found this site pretty informative regarding heat wrapping turbos and how heat blankets and wraps benefit the turbo setup and vehicle.

http://www.ptpturboblankets.com/faqs.php

[JeepLab]

They had to install a stronger clutch to be able to launch like that.

I'm hoping that the stock clutch will be sufficient for full-throttle fun as long as the clutch is fully engaged before hitting the throttle.

That is NUTTY.

the front end of these trucks in not light.

Does that truck have 35s on it?

[UselessPickles]

Yup, 35" tires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WGJZPJzNy4

Also, I sure wish this was still true: http://www.jk-forum.com/forums/spons...7/#post3276607

I have received confirmation that the soon-to-be-released kit is NOT a twin turbo