Hellion Twin Kit installed!

[Dennisn]

any tips or regards when installing?

Get extra heat wrap for the wires,
Get extra heat wrap for the headers,

Take your time

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[erikkire18]

thanks, ill order extra.

 

[pwny]

Get extra heat wrap for the wires,
Get extra heat wrap for the headers,

Take your time

And order an actual heat shielded cover for the coolant hose... Already melted one of those.

 

[erikkire18]

what brand and webpage can i get that heat shield cover and extra heat wrap? sorry to keep asking questions. Just wana get everything I need

 

[Ponderthis]

Get extra heat wrap for the wires,
Get extra heat wrap for the headers,

Take your time

This... and be sure to get the turbo blankets!!

 

[pwny]

We ended up replacing the lower coolant hose and then covered it with this. Adding heat tape as well wouldn't be bad. 1.25" x 3ft and trim the length as necessary

http://designengineering.com/cool-tube-extreme/

 

[erikkire18]

Thanks, ill be sure to get all these cuz i dont wana do double labor after my parts melt. As far as the blankets and extra heat wrap, where can I get those? or any specific brand?
thanks for all the input

 

[erikkire18]

actually that webpage is all heat wraps and blankets. anyone in specific?

 

[pwny]

The link should take you directly to the Cool Tube Extreme. That's what we put over it as a sleeve.

 

[erikkire18]

thanks, do you think i should also tape the headers or just the cover for the wiring. what is a good boost level to run? I don't daily it but don't want to much boost
thanks

 

[erikkire18]

also, any suggestion on which heat cover from the ones offered by DEI? theres about 4 of them but not to sure which is good
thanks

 

[Dennisn]

also, any suggestion on which heat cover from the ones offered by DEI? theres about 4 of them but not to sure which is good
thanks

When you get your kit you can get the exact same type of wraps that come with it. You just need more of it. That way you'll know exactly what your looking for.

 

[erikkire18]

turbo blanket

This... and be sure to get the turbo blankets!!

what blankets do you have on yours?

 

[SoCalTim]

They do the install starting around the 5 min mark....


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[pwny]

When you get your kit you can get the exact same type of wraps that come with it. You just need more of it. That way you'll know exactly what your looking for.

This and the link I sent is also to a think insulated hose cover. I believe it's called the cool tube extreme. It helps protect against abrasion as I had one my coolant hoses get a little too close to the turbo piping.

Wrapping the headers aren't necessary but if it's in the budget I would definitely spring for them to be ceramic coated while you have them off or get some wrap. The under hood heat is killer and this will be a worthwhile investment if it helps to keep some of that down.

As for turbo blankets, I just clicked yes on Beefcakes website so they sent me whatever they (or Hellion) chose. The little springs are a bitch to install on them they're also a good investment if you aren't options for any type of coating. I think the heat coating options became available (to order) after I purchased my kit or they're definitely something I would've opted for. 100% if you can get something to reduce under hood temps, do it.

If don't plan on daily driving the car then anything boost is probably going to feel good compared to your daily. Lund has advised not to exceed 11lbs on 93 octane, that anything above that tends to be pushing it. I treat it like this:
8lbs = Most threats both foreign and domestic
9.95lbs = Hellcats, just in case they have a tune
10-11lbs = GTR territory. No guarantee I'm going to win but I'm going to give it hell.

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