Hey Guys,
So I have an itch for a new project, a Single Fat Filter CF Intake.
This will mimic the UR and Strett intake. Will be a short ram for ease of installation and maintenance. & CF due to less heat soak and awesomeness. Also I'm thinking of creating a simple CF heat shield with a air inlet from the factory scoops.
The Power Steering will be relocated to either the near the fire wall (Location of the 328i PS) or the near the bumper support (Look at the Injen Intake setup for reference.)
2.25" Inlets that merge into a 4" pipe. With options of a few K&N filters starting at 27.99.
http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...od=RG-1001WT-L
http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?prod=RF-1015
http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...rod=RU-5171HBK
Going to make this clear the stock DV's (Because that's what I have) and trying to assume/guess clearance for VRSF's Charge pipe with a Tial bov.
Construction is going to consist of 4 thick layer CF (2x2 6k twill + Sleeve), west systems epoxy resin, vacuumed.
Since I'm going to create a mold, I might as well make more and sell them. Since there's like no CF intakes available for our cars under $1,000. So let me know if you're interested!
Any input and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Here's a quick sketch:
Update - Finished wrapping the Mold with casting tape.
4/30
I still have to make a few more adjustments to this mold because the inlet pipes are way out of spec. Because I kinda got happy with the casting tape.
Not to mention the actual CF will add about 6mm(.25in) in the total Diameter.
Update - Tweaking
5/2
Got the mold cut in half, Tweaked the mockup, test fitted, cut off the ends of the mold and re-casted the ends.
Next step: Lay the inside of the half's with fiberglass for reinforcement then join the 2 half's with a layer of fiber glass on the outside. Then sand and smooth away everything.
Finally I should be ready to create a fiberglass prototype.
Notes: Filter placement is really right. But I designed it so there's some room for play/movement. There's also a 5" tall filter I may try instead of this 7".
