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PTP Turbo Blankets

<h3>About PTP Turbo Blankets (ProTech Performance)</h3><p><strong>PTP Turbo Blankets</strong>, operating under the ProTech Performance name, is one of the most recognized names in automotive heat management. Founded in Austin, Texas in 1996, PTP began its journey as the first import performance shop in the region, initially specializing in building rotary engines for high-performance applications. Over the years, the company expanded its focus to cover all import vehicles and began investing heavily in research and development of custom performance products.</p><p>The pivotal moment in PTP's history came in 2004, when the team developed the first-ever turbo kit for the Mazda RX-8 — a build that earned a feature in <em>Car &amp; Driver</em> magazine. During that development process, engineers created a custom heat shield to retain heat within the turbocharger's exhaust impeller casing. That innovation sparked the idea for what would become PTP's signature product: the turbo blanket. After rigorous prototype testing delivered impressive results, PTP moved to mass production, targeting the popular universal T3, T3/T4, and T6 turbocharger sizes that enthusiasts worldwide rely on.</p><p>Today, PTP serves a global customer base of street drivers, weekend warriors, and professional racers alike. Their product lineup has grown well beyond universal fitments to include <a href="/5242-ptp-turbo-blankets">vehicle-specific turbo blankets</a> engineered for platforms such as the Subaru WRX/STI, Ford Focus ST, Ford 2.3L EcoBoost, BMW, Porsche, Dodge, Hyundai, and more. Each blanket is hand-crafted using premium materials, and the brand offers two main insulation technologies: fiberglass construction for everyday street use, and their advanced <strong>Lava series</strong> for high-output and racing applications that demand superior thermal resistance.</p><p>Heat management extends beyond the turbocharger itself, and PTP addresses the entire exhaust system with their line of <a href="/5242-ptp-turbo-blankets">exhaust and header wraps</a>. Available in both fiberglass and lava material formulations, these wraps are designed to keep radiant heat contained within the exhaust system — reducing under-hood temperatures, protecting sensitive components like wiring, hoses, and intake tubing, and improving exhaust gas velocity for better scavenging. The performance benefits are measurable, and PTP's products have been independently tested by engineers at the University of Texas at Austin.</p><p>Rounding out the lineup are PTP's <a href="/5242-ptp-turbo-blankets">exhaust manifold blankets and heat shields</a>, which wrap turbo exhaust manifolds to limit heat soak into the engine bay. Models exist for popular platforms including the Dodge Cummins diesel and the Chevrolet Corvette C8, among others. Most recently, PTP has expanded into turbocharger inlet protection with their new Inlet Shield system, featuring magnetic tool-free installation and interchangeable screens for street or track configurations.</p><p>Whether you're building a dedicated track car, tuning a turbocharged daily driver, or protecting a high-powered marine or off-road machine, PTP Turbo Blankets brings decades of real-world engineering experience to every product they make.</p>