is that plate over the turbo a heat shield and if so is there any advantages to taking it off as far as heat is concerned?

is that plate over the turbo a heat shield and if so is there any advantages to taking it off as far as heat is concerned?
are you tired of all that paint on your hood?):h

i didnt know, i dont know much about the turbo
i really dont understand how it works. sorry to sound so stupid:o:

What sideswiper is trying to say is that the turbo gets very, very hot. There is no advantage to removing the heat shield that I know of.

Maybe this link will help on the turbo operation;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbocharger


Don't be afraid to ask, just roll with the punches when needed!;)