Carbon Fiber shift rod (updated)
08-31-2009, 04:16 AM
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so i would think a fine thread , Knurl or sand blast on the part that go's in the tube so the resin would see more suface area to bond .. what do the experts say ?
I guess strut brace is the next step hey ?
I guess strut brace is the next step hey ?
08-31-2009, 10:10 AM
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I need to find your carbon tube guy. I've toyed with idea of making some intercooer connect tubes to replace the stk. alum ones out of carbon cloth/epoxy. Was going to do a pattern and vac bag and cook since that is what we do here. Figured catch a free ride in the big oven since some of the epoxys used are same temp range as used for laminating cycles. Or, small parts just use our test oven but again; time. Been cruzing the Decomp and Groves Aircraft suppy sites but just short on time for "me" projects. Keep up the work, stuff looks very nice.
08-31-2009, 01:37 PM
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It is sitting in box collecting dust as we speak!
08-31-2009, 01:46 PM
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The 3 diff pieces will be using 3 different types of carbon fiber. Shift rod is the cheapest/easiest - pultruded (Which is now going to be a sandwiched weave for torsional strength) , Torque tube being a sock wound specific for torque or "twisting" loads, and the upper intake piece will be traditional woven type,strictly for its lack of heat absorption and bling factor.
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09-01-2009, 02:20 AM
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That said.. Anything I make will most likely see very little interest since the Costs will be high and the need for my extreme parts will be.. extremely small. This shift rod for example would be around $300.. I doubt anyone would want to pay that just to save 2 pounds.
I would only do a run of parts if none of the Vendors are offended.
The intake will probably cost me around $2000 to make.. Cost To put it together is ridiculous Sooooooo yeah.. VERY small audience. Like what, 5 of you have that sort of a budget on these old cars , and only 1 or 2 would think about buying it. (Because it's for a 16v 3 liter no less!) It's really just an art piece at that point. LOL- or an expensive pile of junk if it makes less power.
09-01-2009, 12:28 PM
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