Carbon Fiber Intakes (Con't).

[Frederic Breitwieser]

>I think that if you're just gonna make a simple intake plenum out of carbon
>fiber...you can do a pretty good job without having to take too many
>precautions. Such a part isn't stressed too much and it shouldn't even really
>get that hot. Of course, in my case, I'm probably just going to use carbon
>fiber to make simple body panels like hoods and trunk lids (mostly for the
>looks), and save the shiny chrome for the engine compartment.  :)

I was also considering utilizing carbon fiber to make the manifold I'm
working on, however after a little bit of research, milling, grinding, and
welding appears to be a little more forgiving, and provides for smoother
surfaces within the plenum areas, which will attribute to better airflow
(less fuel pooling on a carb system, which is a must with nitrious).
Anyway, I scrapped the idea more out of fear than logic.  Right now, I'm
looking at mild-steel.


Frederic Breitwieser
Bridgeport, CT 06606
http://www.xephic.dynip.com/

1993 Supercharged Lincoln Continental
1989 4-Door Softtop Humvee (Hummer)
2000 Buick GTP (Mid-engine track car)

---