Gold Plated Carbon Fiber Heat Shields
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Robert,
Are there any downsides to using plastic on the valve covers? This almost sounds
like an econonically reasonable replacement for the stock covers.
-Eric
Are there any downsides to using plastic on the valve covers? This almost sounds
like an econonically reasonable replacement for the stock covers.
-Eric
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No downside. Carbon fiber could also be used but hard to cost justify as the plastic versions are factory parts used on Type 993 and, although I am not sure, possibly even later Type 964's.
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Hypothetically, if someone wanted to make say 12 sets of plastic valve covers, any idea of a ball park price? (figuring Porsche is asking about $1500 - $2000/set)
-Eric
-Eric
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Eric...not sure what the cost would be; but, yesterday I read an article on this company and thought it was an interesting idea (not affiliated, bla, bla, bla):
http://emachineshop.com/index.html
http://emachineshop.com/index.html
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Bob-
Is the coating process pre-autoclave? i.e. is the gold "leaf" (for lack of a better term) applied in the mold, then bonded to the carbon weave. I am thinking of a layering concept - the other option would be to coat/bond the individual threads before weaving the fabric.
Is the coating process pre-autoclave? i.e. is the gold "leaf" (for lack of a better term) applied in the mold, then bonded to the carbon weave. I am thinking of a layering concept - the other option would be to coat/bond the individual threads before weaving the fabric.