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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 04:07 AM
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manifold blanking plate for turbo

Is it needed? Why's it needed?what's it do

What wud appen if I didn't use it
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by CraigRX8
Is it needed? Why's it needed?what's it do

What wud appen if I didn't use it

What kit do you have? I have Esmeril and I use boost logic turbo blanket. It will help with reducing temp under the hood by a lot. It cool enough that you can rest your hand on the blanket after a drive. Just make sure you let the car cool down before you shut it off because the blanket hold heat and it takes longer for turbo to cool down.

Other than that wrap hoses in the area with heat insulating tapes as much as you can.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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manifold blanking plate? wut?
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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I think he is talking about a manifold BLOCKING plate, I wouldn't use it.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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Blocking what...intake manifold? Like on the Greddy Kit....that blocks the Auxillary Intake tract at the manifold??
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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yes but is it neccessary whats the point in blocking it
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-major-horsepower-upgrades-93/greddy-turbo-owners-make-sure-you-fit-your-blocking-plate-164382/

have a read of this . It is Greddy's way of making their turbo work with our motor .
Beneficial for the stock Greddy IMO
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 12:51 AM
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still beneficial with a upgraded greddy?
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by gregs
still beneficial with a upgraded greddy?
i think it depends on what your are tuning it with.

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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by gregs
still beneficial with a upgraded greddy?
no.

car ran like poop with the blocking plate plus fluid's upgraded turbo.
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by gregs
still beneficial with a upgraded greddy?
not if you completely block the port - no
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 05rex8
no.

car ran like poop with the blocking plate plus fluid's upgraded turbo.
like ya,

not stock turbo, and not greedy tuning..

duh!

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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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Brettus - weren't you the guy who started the 'must use the plate' thread?

So do I take it back out?
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 01:08 AM
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Brettus - weren't you the guy who started the 'must use the plate' thread?

So do I take it back out?
funny. i though i recalled that. but did not point it out, as i think i am going to be asking bret questions soon!

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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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I know dick about turbos (as has been demonstrated here, at length) and only (made and) put the damn thing in because Bret said it was important.....
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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keep it on for the stock greddy stealth
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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keep it in for stock Greddy but take it out for anything else .

OR - tune it like i did
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