After installing the VTTO Turbo Kit with their own Silicone hoses (Purchased seperately but is actually for this application) I’ve realized that there is a great risk of contact of the front turbine’s hose to the exhaust manifold. (see pictures) I was concerned about the possible damage to the hose over prolonged use. So I’ve created this solution which also eases the problem of exhaust manifold heating the silicone hose that comes out of compressor housing.
This way I’ve managed to ease up the load on the intercooler as well. First I prepared the back plate and after ensuring proper fitment I’ve used thermal isolation material on both sides just to be sure.
While solving my concern, I’ve also addressed the issue of better cold air channeling to the air filters by using a similar plate design, roughly isolating the air filters from the engine bay’s heat. Note that the bonnet vents at far right side is reversed for better use of this new DIY cold air box. (see pictures)
Overall, I managed to drop the intake air tempratures while ensuring a safer solution for the silicone hose. This drop in the IAT allowed me to gain a little more than 10bhp and far better throttle response over prolonged use on trackdays. Keeping the exhaust housing of the turbines (hot side) at relatively consistent hot tempratures (they are isolated together with the exhaust manifold) also gave me the chance of much better spool.
This way I’ve managed to ease up the load on the intercooler as well. First I prepared the back plate and after ensuring proper fitment I’ve used thermal isolation material on both sides just to be sure.
While solving my concern, I’ve also addressed the issue of better cold air channeling to the air filters by using a similar plate design, roughly isolating the air filters from the engine bay’s heat. Note that the bonnet vents at far right side is reversed for better use of this new DIY cold air box. (see pictures)
Overall, I managed to drop the intake air tempratures while ensuring a safer solution for the silicone hose. This drop in the IAT allowed me to gain a little more than 10bhp and far better throttle response over prolonged use on trackdays. Keeping the exhaust housing of the turbines (hot side) at relatively consistent hot tempratures (they are isolated together with the exhaust manifold) also gave me the chance of much better spool.
