karlak
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| posted on 13/5/12 at 03:07 PM |
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Cutting the Bonnet
I need to make a Cut so my new Exhaust (over rail design) will Fit.
What is the best way to cut the Fibreglass ? Just a normal Hacksaw and steady as you go ?
Also, what sort of gap should I be looking at to clear the Exhaust manifold to prevent heat damage. Would like to finish the cut with a nice allytrim
as well if there is anything out there.
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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dave r
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| posted on 13/5/12 at 03:09 PM |
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cant help you with your q, but what a coincidence......
i cut my bonnet today for the exact same reason
mines stainless though
dave
I'd love to give my imaginary friend a great big hug,
but this jacket makes it impossible.
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Benzine
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| posted on 13/5/12 at 03:13 PM |
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Some fibreglass cutting threads:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=168706
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=162368
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=144558
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=30995
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austin man
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| posted on 13/5/12 at 05:22 PM |
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Jigsaw with fine blade,dremmel type tools are also good and allow you to cut complex shapes. I always place masking tape on the f glass and draw on
that then cut i would leave a 5mm gap at lease as you also have the engine movement to consider
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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Not Anumber
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| posted on 16/5/12 at 07:10 PM |
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Try to make gentle curves when you are cutting rather than angles. If you cant avoid this it's worth reinforcing with some glassfibre mat on the
underside to reduce risks of stress cracks in the future.
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greavesy7
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| posted on 28/5/12 at 07:48 PM |
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i used a 1mm cutting disc in the grinder
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