Project Stoopid!

[Master Hack]

That was a great vacation and didn't have to pay for hotel rooms

But hotels have a few nice things the car doesn't, like heat/AC, plumbing, TV, wifi....

 

[Denny]

But hotels have a few nice things the car doesn't, like heat/AC, plumbing, TV, wifi....

He said he had his wife with him….

 

[panchothedog]

But hotels have a few nice things the car doesn't, like heat/AC, plumbing, TV, wifi....

Especially showers. 3 weeks is an awful long time to go without one.

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

Especially showers. 3 weeks is an awful long time to go without one.

That's what rain is for.

 

[Master Hack]

Ok boys and girls, back to the stoopid project.
As you all know here at MTL We are always on the cutting edge of technology and with the recent air box/filter/monstrosity thing consuming time in all departments it was time for some creative leadership, so l ordered all the department heads to investigate 3D printing an air box. I know l know, thats why l'm CEO and they are slaves.
Then l remembered we don't have a 3D printer and know nothing about it.
Maybe another of the inmates here can share some advice?
Is this even possible/practical?
Are suitable materials available?
Is this a stoopid idea?
l've seen some purdy cool things printed and this might be another.
l'm sure the learning curve is easy for an old computer challenged geezer.
So there is this local guy...

 

[panchothedog]

A young fella on here a year or so ago was printing intake manifolds for some small engine. I think your idea has merit.

 

[Edwin Spangler]

Its possible but I personally wouldnt pursue it unless I were planning to spend a good bit on quality filament . I have a ton of 3D printed stuff and its just not durable enough that I would consider it.

There is more durable material they can use but it gets expensive.


There are companies that print for you. You send a 3D model, they print it.

You CAN get it printed in metal even.

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

I think you need to go in the opposite direction and make it look as hokey and backwoods as possible. Modify an old milk jug or the like.

 

[Edwin Spangler]

...And for reference, my photos there, that piece regularly sees about 20nM of torque spread out between 3 bolts.

 

[Master Hack]

make it look as hokey and backwoods as possible.

already did that!

 

[Master Hack]

Saturday morning and the slaves are locked up for the weekend. Twas a great time to explore the scrap heap looking for inspitation. When what to my wanderin eye should appear, a cool little 2 wire alternator! I instantly got a great big.....
Light bulb going on over my head!
The possibilities are endless!

 

[Functional Artist]

Oooh...a plot twist

 

[Master Hack]

Oooh...a plot twist

Naw, but maybe sequal or a spin off....

 

[Denny]

I see what you did there!!!

 

[Master Hack]

Summa you youngns may not know, ya can cut aluminum with yer dads miter saw.
Be sure to use his best carbide tooth blade.
He wont mind! He might even commend your creativity!

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Yup and aluminum swarf everywhere.
I worked in a led mfg place and we cut extruded aluminum channel like this.
Just a better saw and out running rollers each side.
Gotta keep a sharp blade and let the saw do the work, dont push.

Is this going to be airbox v3.0.

 

[Master Hack]

Is this going to be airbox v3.0.

Yup, this time we be going with a large plenum design. Reminiscent of the old 413 max wedge engine!
It should be presentable tomorrow or the next one

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Here's a max wedge. But not the intake your looking for. Lol.
512 stroker.

Duals? Sure.

 

[Denny]

Not a max wedge intake on that one. It’s only single 4 bbl. Max wedges had the crazy cross ram that hung over the valve covers or the old eddelbrock str design. Your thinking of the str like the hemis had?

 

[Master Hack]

This one.