Yet another blanket and sock review! (3rd gen OEM MANIFOLD!!!) - Competition Diesel.Com

JasonCzerak · 06-07-2009, 09:04 PM

So, I managed to get Levi to design and make me the first OEM manifold blanket. And to top it off, requested two holes to be stitched closed to prevent fraying for the EGT and Drive pressure ports.

So far, folks will have to figure out how they'll move the heater core return line. Disconnecting the hoses and having coolant everywhere will be an issue unless Levi makes a "cut" to work around this..

However, Fits like a glove!

I did suggest he clean up the edges a little. maybe some over lap and re-stitching. And to make it an even cleaner look and away to attach the blanket to the head studs if you have them, so we can close the gab a little.

See attached pics!

***Timbeaux*** · 06-07-2009, 09:10 PM

Looks Great!!! I gots to get summa those!

JasonCzerak · 06-07-2009, 09:13 PM

what I think most folks should do on the 3rd gen, even for basic turbo swaps is to cut a few threads off that support bracket. I did that and can slip it over the bolt with out dealing with a drop of water.

*Turbo Performance* · 06-07-2009, 10:03 PM

Jason has the first CR manifold blanket I've ever made. Overall I think it came out pretty well and it's a bonus that you don't have to pull the turbo to put it on. He's given me a few good suggestions and "tweaks" that need to be made to make the install and fit/finish better for everyone. Hopefully after I make the suggested changes we'll have an even better blanket to offer the CR guys. Thanks again Jason, you've helped a lot. Without your interest I wouldn't have designed a blanket this quickly.

SuperDave4x4 · 06-07-2009, 10:21 PM

Well did you notice any thing after the install?

cumminsX · 06-07-2009, 10:29 PM

looks good Levi, that should keep the under hood air nice and cool.

*Turbo Performance* · 06-07-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cumminsX

looks good Levi, that should keep the under hood air nice and cool.

Thanks Adam, underhood temps should be down quite a bit along with cooler intake charge temps from not cooking the compressor housing.

06-07-2009, 09:13 PM	#3
JasonCzerak Name: JasonCzerak Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bella Vista, AR Member`s Gallery Posts: 14,822	what I think most folks should do on the 3rd gen, even for basic turbo swaps is to cut a few threads off that support bracket. I did that and can slip it over the bolt with out dealing with a drop of water. __________________ 2014 Mercedes Benz E63s - 620awhp 2006 Corvette - 1000whp-ish

06-07-2009, 10:03 PM	#4
Turbo Performance Name: Turbo Performance Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SE Idaho Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,300	Jason has the first CR manifold blanket I've ever made. Overall I think it came out pretty well and it's a bonus that you don't have to pull the turbo to put it on. He's given me a few good suggestions and "tweaks" that need to be made to make the install and fit/finish better for everyone. Hopefully after I make the suggested changes we'll have an even better blanket to offer the CR guys. Thanks again Jason, you've helped a lot. Without your interest I wouldn't have designed a blanket this quickly. __________________ Levi turboperformanceproducts.com (208) 251-9141 Turbo/Manifold/Hotpipe Blankets

06-07-2009, 10:21 PM	#5
SuperDave4x4 Name: SuperDave4x4 Title: popcorn playa Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luling, Louisiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,416	Well did you notice any thing after the install? __________________ 2020 Ram 2500 CCLB 4x4 (Sold)1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 24v CTD Ext. Cab- 01' motor w/ orings, .020 gasket, Garmon/SunCoast, Drag comp, 150hp EDMs, 57/72 twins, AD150, 20" Hoss, Proxes STII, Thuren/Carli, etc Member #41

06-07-2009, 10:29 PM	#6
cumminsX Name: cumminsX Title: Can't make up my mind Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Idaho Member`s Gallery Posts: 447	looks good Levi, that should keep the under hood air nice and cool. __________________ 2005 Dodge 3500.