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Horsepower:
Thermal
management technology has evolved to an art. Enthusiasts everywhere
are realizing that potential horsepower and reliability gains are
significant and are worth far more then their cost. Auto
manufacturers go to great lengths to reduce heat radiation from
exhaust and turbo systems on to the surrounding components. They use
multi layer heat shields, reflective barriers and even ducting of
air. All manufacturers agree that proper shielding of radiant heat
is extremely important. Any vehicle can benefit from this
technology, especially high performance and racecars.
RX7’s with single turbo setups, seem to gain the most from this
technology, since most aftermarket single turbo kits are not
supplied with adequate shielding, radiant heat blasts the lower
intake, superheating the charge just as it enters the ports, this
can raise the charge temperature in to the danger zone.
Unfortunately, the air temp sensor is located upstream well before
the radiant heat takes its toll, therefore RX-7 owners have no idea
that this radiant heat is robbing horsepower and reliability.
Are you wasting horsepower? Pettit Racing is producing new Cool
Power Thermal Management Systems designed to fit most RX7 single
turbo kits, we are also working on a kit for the factory setup as
well.
Cool Power:
The new Pettit Racing Cool Power Kit uses the latest proprietary
technology for thermal protection. These materials do not emit or
expose the driver to harmful substances. The Thermal Barrier Panel
or “TBP” is made from non-woven thermal insulation and is created
specifically for use in areas where minimum space is available. The
Thermal Barrier Wrap or “TBW” is made of woven thermal insulation,
both types resists temperatures up to 2000 degrees F. Both materials
contain no asbestos, are non flammable, will not corrode, and resist
mildew and deterioration.
The Cool Power Kit for single turbo setup includes:
A custom
Thermal Barrier Cover, fits around the turbo hot section, it is
reinforced with inconel wire, assembled with stainless steel staples
and has proven to be a very durable and long lasting part. A
stainless steel heat shield, fits between the lower intake and the
turbo system, is layered with thermal barrier panel. The simple
design retains an air space between lower intake and shield, further
reducing heat transfer.
-20' foot roll of Thermal Barrier Wrap, “TBW” for the down pipe with
enough material to wrap front section of the mid pipe.
-2 Thermal Barrier Panels, “TBP” are precut for the floorboard area
just above the hottest section of the exhaust system and are
designed to reduce heat transfer in to the passenger foot well and
floorboard area. This can make a significant improvement in occupant
comfort level.
-2' feet of hi temp metal tape, which is used to seal the panel
edges.
-3 Stainless hose clamps to secure the wrap.
The Cool Power Kit
for twin turbo setup includes:
-A
20-foot roll of
Thermal Barrier Wrap, “TBW” for the down pipe with enough material to
wrap front section of the mid pipe.
-2 Thermal Barrier Panels, “TBP” are
precut for the floorboard area just above the hottest section of the
exhaust system and are designed to reduce heat transfer in to the
passenger foot well and floorboard area. This can make a significant
improvement in occupant comfort level.
-1 Thermal Barrier Panel, precut for hot side of the cold air V-duct pannel
-2 feet of hi temp
metal tape, which is used to seal the panel edges.
-3 Stainless hose
clamps to secure the wrap