DIY Fiberglass intake/plenum.

[Mikey B Sorensen]

Well, there has been a lot of discussing of what materials to use when
making a DIY intake/plenum.
Now, I have some questions:

1.  Will then fiberglass crack when it is torqued down on the block
(V8)???, should one 'cast' in a 1/4 metal piece where the manifold is
being torqued down to make it ridged???

2. Will engine Oil and/or Coolant attack the fiberglass.  (some engines
requires hot coolant through the manifold)

3. Is it possible to paint fiber glass?? and with what???

4. Will the fiberglass expand the same rate a cast engine block.. If not
is there any specific gaskets to prevent leakage??  What I'm trying to
say is.... IS IT A PROBLEM??.

5. Lastly.. Which kind of resin + fiber mat should be used.. Brand &
where to buy??.

Thanks in advance..
Michael Sorensen

dane_boy at juno.com

P.S. A great list you guy have here.. Lot of good information.

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