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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Nov 13 2023, 02:33 PM
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Exhaust PORN!

Truely beautiful!

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The Improved Racing stuff is always so nice...
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post Nov 13 2023, 02:50 PM
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Chris, could you try the mold out of thinner sheet that will form crisper lines and transitions?

I think based on my limited research and knowledge you'll probably want to do a second mold because if you lay CF in your initial sheet you'll basically end up with a duplicate of the exhaust size instead of a larger radius that you would need to fit around/over the exhaust?

It'd be a shame to cover up that exhaust anyways!
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post Nov 13 2023, 04:13 PM
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Oh boy... Wheels headed off to be refinished. In a new color. Which can only mean:
I'm about to pull the whole car apart for paint. And no, I won't tell you what color it's going to be. You'll have to wait and watch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


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post Nov 13 2023, 04:23 PM
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QUOTE(Nogoodwithusernames @ Nov 13 2023, 12:50 PM) *

Chris, could you try the mold out of thinner sheet that will form crisper lines and transitions?

I think based on my limited research and knowledge you'll probably want to do a second mold because if you lay CF in your initial sheet you'll basically end up with a duplicate of the exhaust size instead of a larger radius that you would need to fit around/over the exhaust?

It'd be a shame to cover up that exhaust anyways!

@Nogoodwithusernames - I used a heat gun to "open up" the ABS mold so it's not the same size as the tubing. I made a couple carbon pieces and just don't like them. As to covering the the exhaust, the heat shield mounts on the underside, between the exhaust and the trans so won't hardly be visible.
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post Nov 13 2023, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 13 2023, 02:23 PM) *

QUOTE(Nogoodwithusernames @ Nov 13 2023, 12:50 PM) *

Chris, could you try the mold out of thinner sheet that will form crisper lines and transitions?

I think based on my limited research and knowledge you'll probably want to do a second mold because if you lay CF in your initial sheet you'll basically end up with a duplicate of the exhaust size instead of a larger radius that you would need to fit around/over the exhaust?

It'd be a shame to cover up that exhaust anyways!

@Nogoodwithusernames - I used a heat gun to "open up" the ABS mold so it's not the same size as the tubing. I made a couple carbon pieces and just don't like them. As to covering the the exhaust, the heat shield mounts on the underside, between the exhaust and the trans so won't hardly be visible.


You're two steps ahead already! For some reason I had in my head they would be on top of the exhaust even though you've already said between exhaust and transmission. Looking forward to paint.
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post Nov 13 2023, 07:11 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 13 2023, 03:23 PM) *

QUOTE(Nogoodwithusernames @ Nov 13 2023, 12:50 PM) *

Chris, could you try the mold out of thinner sheet that will form crisper lines and transitions?

I think based on my limited research and knowledge you'll probably want to do a second mold because if you lay CF in your initial sheet you'll basically end up with a duplicate of the exhaust size instead of a larger radius that you would need to fit around/over the exhaust?

It'd be a shame to cover up that exhaust anyways!

@Nogoodwithusernames - I used a heat gun to "open up" the ABS mold so it's not the same size as the tubing. I made a couple carbon pieces and just don't like them. As to covering the the exhaust, the heat shield mounts on the underside, between the exhaust and the trans so won't hardly be visible.


Just a thought. Why not design and mount the shield on the trans?
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Very nice!
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post Nov 13 2023, 11:33 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 13 2023, 02:13 PM) *

Oh boy... Wheels headed off to be refinished. In a new color. Which can only mean:
I'm about to pull the whole car apart for paint. And no, I won't tell you what color it's going to be. You'll have to wait and watch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) It's finally going to happen!

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post Nov 14 2023, 08:30 AM
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I can not wait to see what color Chris has selected for this amazing car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Yellow is faster. But considering the car, any color would be faster.
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post Nov 14 2023, 08:57 AM
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I can not wait to see what color Chris has selected for this amazing car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I here it’s going to be gold. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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Black on black on black no chrome would be perfect for the beast.
Or Maybe a dark gray.
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@sb914 - In retrospect, I probably should have gone with Gold. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Nah! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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I see Vegas is taking odds on the color choice if anyone wants to place their bet. Vegas locals are happy for this distraction from the F1 preparation.

Guess…..some shade of blue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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Ohhhhh… just the wheels… going with Cairo’s prediction
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QUOTE(Nogoodwithusernames @ Nov 13 2023, 12:50 PM) *

Chris, could you try the mold out of thinner sheet that will form crisper lines and transitions?

I think based on my limited research and knowledge you'll probably want to do a second mold because if you lay CF in your initial sheet you'll basically end up with a duplicate of the exhaust size instead of a larger radius that you would need to fit around/over the exhaust?

It'd be a shame to cover up that exhaust anyways!

@Nogoodwithusernames - I used a heat gun to "open up" the ABS mold so it's not the same size as the tubing. I made a couple carbon pieces and just don't like them. As to covering the the exhaust, the heat shield mounts on the underside, between the exhaust and the trans so won't hardly be visible.

So if you flipped the shinny side you could do the layup on the abs and have an air gap designed in and still look form fitting.
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I know what I'm hoping for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

But also looking forward to seeing this car in color even if I'll miss the rough-and-tumble vibes.
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I assume you’ll be using traditional colors for the flames. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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For those interested in more details re: wrapping up the new exhaust:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsvDqGNuqi8
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