RazMan
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| posted on 16/12/10 at 02:59 PM |
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Locost Airbox?
Has anybody figured out a Locost version of the Piper PX600 airbox?
A remarkably simple design ... but a very complicated price 
There must be a cheaper way eh guys?
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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interestedparty
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| posted on 16/12/10 at 03:12 PM |
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Well it shouldn't be seeing any significant vacuum, (as you are using ITBs) so why not have a look around until you find some ready made plastic
box etc that will fit the space available. Alternatively I suppose making something bespoke in GRPor ally is the way to go
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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blue2cv
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| posted on 16/12/10 at 03:29 PM |
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I may have a spare similar arrangement kicking about somewhere, if i get chance i'll have a look if interested
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 16/12/10 at 03:43 PM |
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I've thought about this type of thing and I'm sure, with mine being a V twin, I could use a modified butty box.
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nick205
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| posted on 16/12/10 at 04:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Richard Quinn
I've thought about this type of thing and I'm sure, with mine being a V twin, I could use a modified butty box.
Same thought occurred to me - I'm sure there must be some suitably sized tupperware items 
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/12/10 at 04:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blue2cv
I may have a spare similar arrangement kicking about somewhere, if i get chance i'll have a look if interested
You have my undivided attention Mr B 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/12/10 at 04:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Richard Quinn
I could use a modified butty box.
You must have huge butties for your lunch, or maybe you have a 400mm long Sub Roll! 
How about some form of trunking? - it would need to be (in my case) about 450mm long, 100mm wide & 50mm deep.
.... and I need 2 of 'em.
*edit* Found this but it's plastic and I doubt it would stand the heat  NEW trunking cable wire tidy 50mm x 100mm 1M
length on eBay (end time 28-Dec-10 14:00:43 GMT)
If I can make a buck, I could mould it with fibreglass
[Edited on 16-12-10 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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MikeR
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| posted on 16/12/10 at 05:03 PM |
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Trunking that size ......... sounds a bit like guttering to me.
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RK
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| posted on 16/12/10 at 06:10 PM |
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do a search. Steve H has a vid here somewhere showing what he's done in CF. He makes it look simple, which we know is not exactly the case!
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martyn_16v
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| posted on 16/12/10 at 06:32 PM |
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I spent several days making a buck to mould something similar, realised the shape I'd made couldn't release unless I made the mould in
about five parts, and gave in and knocked one up in ally in about 3 hours
I'd still like to re-visit moulding one eventually, but it's not likely to happen any time soon.
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RazMan
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| posted on 16/12/10 at 07:24 PM |
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I found a really good video about making a mould - certainly LOOKS easy enough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKrl1PPvliQ
Some of the guttering profiles look good - I am thinking the 115mm half round cast ally might be useful. They even have end caps which simplifies
things a bit but the trouble is there's going to be quite a bit of welding to graft on the intakes. It's a pity I can't use a TIG
[Edited on 16-12-10 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Davegtst
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| posted on 16/12/10 at 07:43 PM |
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Look at the state of his fingernails. Come on dude you're on TV.
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username
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| posted on 16/12/10 at 08:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Davegtst
Look at the state of his fingernails. Come on dude you're on TV.
You've obviously never met him if you think that's a bad state of fingernails, that's the cleanest he's Ever been!
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 16/12/10 at 09:45 PM |
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Could have had a shave and tidy workspace too!! 
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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RazMan
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| posted on 17/12/10 at 11:02 AM |
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If you need to mould a fully enclosed box (like an airbox) making a conventional buck would be impossible as you wouldn't be able to remove it.
I was thinking about the possiblity of using candle wax as a buck, encasing the whole thing in fibreglass, then cutting the required holes and finally
heating it up with a hot air gun to melt the wax - voila!
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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andrew-theasby
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| posted on 17/12/10 at 11:23 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
I was thinking about the possiblity of using candle wax as a buck, encasing the whole thing in fibreglass, then cutting the required holes and finally
heating it up with a hot air gun to melt the wax - voila!
How about polystyrene too, wouldnt be as nice inside, but same idea. Acetone would dissolve it nicely!
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RazMan
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| posted on 17/12/10 at 11:47 AM |
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Aha! If you use polystyrene foam and wrap it in parcel tape, it will have smooth finish on the inside. 2 layers of heavy glass mat should do the job -
a good hi-build primer will give a reasonable finish on the outside.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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