Lava™ Turbo Heat Shield - Original Lava Turbo Blanket
Turbo heat shield retain heat inside the turbine housing, this helps to maintain consistent boost pressure even when pedaling. Turbo heat shields also reduce under-hood temperatures and protect surrounding components from heat damage.
- Reduces up to 60% of turbo-generated under hood heat
- Does not conduct heat to "cold side" like all metal turbo shields
- Maintains boost consistency when pedaling
- OEM and Aftermarket Manufacturing
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
- Made in the USA
Lava Heat Turbo Shield
We introduced the world to the first custom fit heat turbo shield, still the reigning champ in performance, fit, and quality, and once again, we are leading the way with the first volcanic rock turbo heat shield. Our Lava™ Turbo Shield was designed for and tested to manage heat on the most hardcore turbocharged racing applications. Lava™ Turbo Heat Shield reduces turbo lag while protecting other engine components and reducing under-hood temperatures.
Turbo Heat Shield Benefits
These heat shields are made right here in the USA. We utilize our 35-plus years of manufacturing experience to produce a product unlike any other turbo heat shield. For instance, we use internal hems on all our turbo shields. While this may not be as easy to sew as the outside hems, such as those found on other shields, the turbo heat shield benefits you receive include additional strength and a much cleaner and professional appearance.
This manufacturing technique also prevents the turbo shields from falling apart. Yes, you heard that right—you can remove this from your turbine housing without it falling apart like turbo heat shields made with an external hem. The turbo heat shield has also been redesigned for a tighter fit on the turbo housing, and now has larger openings for center housing discharge pipes to better fit the newest generation of high-performance turbochargers.
Turbo Heat Shield Material
The rugged outer layer of our Lava turbo heat shield material is 25% stronger than comparable fiberglass shields, providing the product with a much longer life span. Additionally, the silica contact layer makes Lava Turbo Heat Shield™ capable of withstanding 1800-F continuous. We use our exclusive BioCool™ inner insulation, which gives our turbo shield a much cooler cold side temperature compared to OEM metal shields. Adding a shield to the turbine side can also help maintain consistent boost pressure even when you’re on and off the throttle as the car moves down the track.
The precision-fit design of this heat shield turbo wrap means you do not have to trim or fit the heat shield blanket to your turbo housing, making installation a snap. These shields will work for both traditional and v-band turbo compressor housings.
My turbo shield is smoking after it is installed, will it catch on fire?
No, smoking is normal. the material used are non combustible and the smoke you see are binder burning off from the textiles used, this is completely normal. The smoking will stop after a short period of time. It can last as little as a few minutes to a few days, it depends on how hot your turbo gets.
I bought a similar looking turbo shield on ebay but it fell apart, will yours last longer?
We can speak for turbo shields bought on auction web sites, or other larger retailer sites. Generally speaking , these really inexpensive turbo shields are imported from other countries. This has two problems, number one is quality it just isn’t as good as a quality domestic made shield. Second health hazards, many of the import shields and imported fabrics have serious health concerns regarding the fibers they use.
Do turbo shields really help drag racing? Are they worth the added weight?
Yes they do. In a study conducted by the University of Austin, retaining the heat inside a turbine would put the race car 3 feet ahead of its competitor. This was a simulation run several times of two equally matched cars, of horsepower, weight, and reaction time. The only difference was the turbo shield.
