Should I go with or without a turbo shield?

[BuickMike]

Pics attached. I'm partial to without but want more opinions.

 

[1KWIKSIX]

Could always install it without the shield , but use a turbo blanket?

 

[Eticket]

The shield does help with underhood temps and protecting the hood from heat.. although I never had an issue.

 

[87turbot-type]

Without. That way you can sell it to me. I'm looking for one.

 

[BuickMike]

Heat is not a big issue since the hot side of the turbo and the downpipe are ceramic coated.

 

[BuickMike]

Without. That way you can sell it to me. I'm looking for one.

Hmmm maybe.

 

[87turbot-type]

Let me know!

Good work on the build btw. Read your other build thread.

Brandon.

 

[626gn]

The only opinion that matters is yours I went through a phase where I liked it without a shield. Then got tired of that look and put the shield back on. Lol.

 

[Gary Wells]

Either, but if you must run a shield, may I suggest one of SPOOLFOOL2's (SPOOLFOOL PRODUCTION)
custom turbo heat shields.

 

[whitehot1]

It's your car and your choice go with what you like.

I have always ran the shield. The turbo just looks weird to me without it on. I bought my chrome shield from Kenne Bell when they were doing Buick products years ago and it still looks brand new.

 

[SPOOLFOOL2]

IMHO, If your just going to let it rust out and look like a turd, My vote would be to cover it up. If you can make it look good, then you've got the option to go "commando".
When my Precision 6265 was new, I painted it with Eastwood Cast Iron high temp paint. It still looks like this, years later.



At least it does under my home made turbo shield.
Here's the one I did for Gary's car.



Mike B.

 

[BuickMike]

It is not going to rust. It is ceramic coated.

 

[CzyKats44]

I roll without! ... J/K I don't have a choice


I'd say without because your setup is super clean. If it wasn't I say cover it.

 

[wb's87]

Your chrome shield looks great! Not running the shield I damaged my hood pad. Now I have the option of going either way. Lol. I like the look of the stock shield with the vents to let the air circulate.


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