carbon fiber plenum
carbon fiber plenum
cf isnt THAT strong. its strong, but its extremely brittle, its strength is pretty specific to a certain direction, it doesnt flex at all.
I also dont know how they would do the tube shape up top or any of that in CF. itd be intricate and expensive to say the least.
I also dont know how they would do the tube shape up top or any of that in CF. itd be intricate and expensive to say the least.
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ares...
they make motorcycle rims out of the stuff..... tested at 200mph too...
granted there have been catastrophic failures (as with even the magnesium wheels i had), but still.... they weigh like 4lbs a piece (without hardware)
maybe the plenum could be made of CF with magnesium bracing?? (could be less than 1lb for sure)
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they make motorcycle rims out of the stuff..... tested at 200mph too...
granted there have been catastrophic failures (as with even the magnesium wheels i had), but still.... they weigh like 4lbs a piece (without hardware)
maybe the plenum could be made of CF with magnesium bracing?? (could be less than 1lb for sure)
-eS
not saying it isnt possible, just saying your looking at 1-2grand here. and the market for such a peice at that price to get still 5-10hp tops is limited to say the least. not worth saving the weight, its aluminum already. and appearance, its a bit pricey for just appearance.
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Originally posted by ares
not saying it isnt possible, just saying your looking at 1-2grand here. and the market for such a peice at that price to get still 5-10hp tops is limited to say the least. not worth saving the weight, its aluminum already. and appearance, its a bit pricey for just appearance.
not saying it isnt possible, just saying your looking at 1-2grand here. and the market for such a peice at that price to get still 5-10hp tops is limited to say the least. not worth saving the weight, its aluminum already. and appearance, its a bit pricey for just appearance.
to back up that estimate, my magnesium wheels were over 2k (for the bike) and the CF versions wer over 4K.....
i still think the crawford is the best aftermkt attempt to date... but wonder WHY no other company has attacked this (remembering back to the 5.0l days and the numerous, cost effective, intakes on the market)
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gotcha.....
to back up that estimate, my magnesium wheels were over 2k (for the bike) and the CF versions wer over 4K.....
i still think the crawford is the best aftermkt attempt to date... but wonder WHY no other company has attacked this (remembering back to the 5.0l days and the numerous, cost effective, intakes on the market)
gotcha.....
to back up that estimate, my magnesium wheels were over 2k (for the bike) and the CF versions wer over 4K.....
i still think the crawford is the best aftermkt attempt to date... but wonder WHY no other company has attacked this (remembering back to the 5.0l days and the numerous, cost effective, intakes on the market)
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Originally posted by esemes
i still think the crawford is the best aftermkt attempt to date... but wonder WHY no other company has attacked this (remembering back to the 5.0l days and the numerous, cost effective, intakes on the market)
i still think the crawford is the best aftermkt attempt to date... but wonder WHY no other company has attacked this (remembering back to the 5.0l days and the numerous, cost effective, intakes on the market)
The last generation of Mustang lastest in variations from 1980-2004 IIRC. The 4.9L
days were pretty long as well.
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I would say it's because the car is 2 years old...
The last generation of Mustang lastest in variations from 1980-2004 IIRC. The 4.9L days were pretty long as well.
I would say it's because the car is 2 years old...
The last generation of Mustang lastest in variations from 1980-2004 IIRC. The 4.9L
days were pretty long as well.
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Originally posted by esemes
has the VQ been in any other sport models??
has the VQ been in any other sport models??
I was thinking about it and anyone thinking about this should sink all that R&D or purchasing dough into the Nismo heads with some mean cams because I guarantee that will make more power.
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the vq25 is in the sentra se-r
vq3x was in just about every 6cyl nissan and infiniti for almot the last decades. nissan has not really had many sports cars stateside lately.
though you may find some jdm vq sports cars if you look im sure
vq3x was in just about every 6cyl nissan and infiniti for almot the last decades. nissan has not really had many sports cars stateside lately.
though you may find some jdm vq sports cars if you look im sure
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the vq25 is in the sentra se-r
vq3x was in just about every 6cyl nissan and infiniti for almot the last decades. nissan has not really had many sports cars stateside lately.
though you may find some jdm vq sports cars if you look im sure
the vq25 is in the sentra se-r
vq3x was in just about every 6cyl nissan and infiniti for almot the last decades. nissan has not really had many sports cars stateside lately.
though you may find some jdm vq sports cars if you look im sure
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The whole plenum problem would be solved if......
Originally posted by ronald_m
It just pop in my head.Is it possible?any pros and cons.I will talk to my carbon fiber guy if its doable.
It just pop in my head.Is it possible?any pros and cons.I will talk to my carbon fiber guy if its doable.
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Originally posted by ares
cf isnt THAT strong. its strong, but its extremely brittle, its strength is pretty specific to a certain direction, it doesnt flex at all.
I also dont know how they would do the tube shape up top or any of that in CF. itd be intricate and expensive to say the least.
cf isnt THAT strong. its strong, but its extremely brittle, its strength is pretty specific to a certain direction, it doesnt flex at all.
I also dont know how they would do the tube shape up top or any of that in CF. itd be intricate and expensive to say the least.
Spill the beans already!
its coming, its coming. not enough info yet. its being drafted right now. then "print" out a prototype for flow testing.
what I can say is , there will be no company logo on it(not sure what design it will have yet).
Itll allow the use of OEM strut bar
and it sure as hell wont crack.
the rest is still pending.
oh also, if it cant be done for less than 450$, it wont happen. I dont forsee this to be a problem though.
what I can say is , there will be no company logo on it(not sure what design it will have yet).
Itll allow the use of OEM strut bar
and it sure as hell wont crack.
the rest is still pending.
oh also, if it cant be done for less than 450$, it wont happen. I dont forsee this to be a problem though.
Last edited by ares; Jun 18, 2004 at 07:24 PM.