4" intake pipe


Author
Message
Hanaldo
Hanaldo
Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)
Group: Forum Members
Posts: 2.5K, Visits: 28K
Hey all,



Thought I would just post up the latest project I have been working on; can always do with being told how to do it better.



So the project is a 4" intake pipe for my R34 Skyline. I wanted to attempt making something from scratch, and given I only had a 3" intake pipe previously I couldn't use that to make a mould for this one. So I started off by using the centreline of my current intake pipe to make a 3D drawing with the dimensions and cross-sections that I needed. I also added 100mm to the straight section on the end, as I wanted to move the air filter further away from the exhaust manifold:













From there I was able to print out the cross-sections I needed, and transfer them to some 3mm balsa wood:

1978698_10151893592392541_851850552_n.jp


Which allowed me to create the skeleton structure of the part:

13258_10151893592592541_220306668_n.jpg

1969113_10151893592482541_2049077103_n.j

I then needed to in-fill the gaps, so I made some low density polyurethane foam using a 2-part pour in place system. With this being the product. I made 4 of these 'blocks'.

1939973_10151864422067541_1752244226_n.j

Then I used this foam to fill in the 'body' of my part:

1800297_10151893592332541_2015330979_n.j

10001515_10151893592277541_1181756648_n.


Trimmed and sanded down to size, and voila!

1002650_10151893592227541_412985007_n.jp

1507560_10151893592162541_1344011204_n.j

From here, I filled and sealed the part with epoxy resin filled with microballoons:

1625670_10151893592107541_491525122_n.jp

1743691_10151893592047541_1909517110_n.j

Then used a stainless steel and fibreglass reinforced body filler to fill in the big gaps:

1896929_10151893591957541_1177675812_n.j

Flattened it down: 

1798764_10151893591882541_853076597_n.jp

10001573_10151893591832541_647456446_n.j

Then used the same filler to cover the whole thing, so I could fill in any low spots in the foam:

1975156_10151893591732541_1009989563_n.j

Sanded it down again, then trial fitted it in the car:

1621730_10151893591622541_381023724_n.jp

1965001_10151893591557541_1479490234_n.j

1907562_10151893591442541_1212210863_n.j

Perfect fitment to the mm!

10006383_10151893591587541_810697348_n.j


Reply
Hanaldo
Hanaldo
Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)Supreme Being (21K reputation)
Group: Forum Members
Posts: 2.5K, Visits: 28K
Thanks guys Smile 

It's taken some time, that's for sure. Flatting that plug down only to recoat it and do it all again was rather tiresome. But definitely worth it in the end. There was no damage to my plug in the process either, so I can make another set of moulds if I need to.

Have got the second half all bagged up, just in the middle of the leak down test but it appears to be all good to go. First time I've ever had a leak free bag first shot! So will demould the first part soon to see if it's ok, then probably do the other infusion before bed. Fun times! 
GO

Merge Selected

Merge into selected topic...



Merge into merge target...



Merge into a specific topic ID...




Threaded View
Threaded View
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
carbonfibreworks - 11 Years Ago
matthieutje65 - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
Toffee - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
ajb100 - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
ajb100 - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wozza - 11 Years Ago
wildcard - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wildcard - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wildcard - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
wildcard - 11 Years Ago
Nick10 - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
asmasm - 11 Years Ago
Hanaldo - 11 Years Ago
Jadleybray - 8 Years Ago

Similar Topics

Reading This Topic

Explore
Messages
Mentions
Search