MX-5 Heat Management Parts
Heat management is a very important, but often overlooked, aspect when building a car—especially if you want to give your engine a long life. Keeping heat away from your air intake isn’t just about preventing damage, it’s about unlocking more power and squeezing out more MPGs. It also cuts down the risk of heat damage to vital components in your engine bay.
But it isn’t just the engine you need to be mindful of when it comes to heat management in an MX-5; the cabin of the car can get quite toasty without suitable protection. That’s why we recommend thermal barriers to keep you cool on long distance journeys and make warm track days significantly more comfortable.
At BOFI Racing, we stock everything you need for proper heat management in your roadster, including exhaust wraps and turbo blankets, all of which are sourced directly from quality brands around the world. To learn more about how to keep engine temps down on your MX-5, have a gander at our dedicated blog.
About our range of MX-5 Heat Management Parts
Heat management usually starts with an exhaust wrap. These wraps insulate the exhaust manifold and stop heat from making its way into the engine bay. They also give you an excuse to replace unsightly stock heat shields.
Thermal barriers, like the Jass Performance Intake Heat Shield for NA (Mk1) models, are vital when replacing the OEM air intake box with an aftermarket filter, preventing it from sucking in hot air.
If you’ve got a turbocharged engine under the bonnet, you should be well aware of the need to keep temps down in both the turbo and the exhaust manifold. A high-quality turbo blanket is the ideal solution, holding the heat within the turbine housing and supplying cooler air for your intake.
Frequently asked questions
Are turbo blankets worth it?
Turbo blankets are a game-changer for your MX-5’s performance, keeping the exhaust gases inside the turbo sizzling hot and supercharging spool-up time. That means your turbo kicks in faster, forcing a rush of oxygen into the engine cylinders. More oxygen means you can inject more fuel, unleashing a torrent of power and boosting your ride’s performance.
Can a hot turbo damage other engine parts?
Absolutely. A turbo is probably the hottest thing under your bonnet, so it’s worth shielding the more delicate components from heat soak. Turbos are often nestled close to crucial components like the air filter, so keeping things cool is essential.
Are there alternatives to heat shields?
Applying a ceramic thermal barrier coating to your exhaust manifold and other exhaust parts can significantly reduce the amount of radiant heat that escapes into the engine bay. Much like exhaust wraps, a ceramic coating can lead to a noticeable improvement in both performance and reliability, ensuring your MX-5 runs cooler, even under track conditions.