#109739, "RE: heat soak solution? (kind of long)" In response to In response to 5
Do NOT remove the thermostat. It's there for a very important purpose, you will only cause yourself more difficulties later on if you remove it.
DO fabricate a heat shield around the turbo, and use exhaust wrap around the manifold and downpipe, to keep heat transfer to the engine bay at a minimum.
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