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Heatshield is your source for USA-made heat wrap products, as well as for the latest news, industry trends, and tutorials. In the blog articles below, you can read about topics such as why we make the best header wrap and intake heatshield materials on the market, pro tips on installation, product applications, and more.

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  1. Lava Turbo Shield and Exhaust Wrap Install with Before/After Comparison

    Lava Turbo Shield and Exhaust Wrap Install with Before/After Comparison

    Lava Turbo Shield And Exhaust Wrap Install With Before/After Comparison

    An unshielded/uninsulated turbo and its supporting systems represent horsepower being left on the table, and an exhaust wrap install can easily help you fix this. In addition to its wasted potential, an uninsulated turbo system will also have negative effects on reliability as the constant high underhood temperatures accelerate wear on underhood components.

    The real head scratcher with seeing an uninsulated turbocharger setup is how easy it is to insulate the system, keep more heat in it and enjoy the benefits it provides. From cost to installation, there are no insurmountable or even remotely difficult obstacles standing in the way of placing a turbo

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  2. Exhaust Gas Temps, Turbos, Turbo Shields and Making Power

    Exhaust Gas Temperature

     

    Exhaust Gas Temperature, Turbos, Turbo Shields, and Making Power

     

    You’ll see us talking up using Heatshield Products exhaust wrap and/or insulation to keep more heat in your exhaust system for multiple reasons. First, using an automotive heat shield product helps to cut down your exhaust gas temperature, which can increase underhood temperatures and interior heat. Second, keeping more heat in the exhaust system helps increase performance, especially in turbocharged applications. You may be wondering, how does it increase

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