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Topic: fiberglass plenum?

Posted By: danielhitch
Subject: fiberglass plenum?
Date Posted: October 13, 2007 at 8:33 AM

Hi.

Im currently doing some major engine work on my car. I am going to be supercharging it.

I need to make a custom plenum chamber and was thinking about making it from fibreglass as I have no experience working with metal.

My question is, will a fibreglass plenum cope with boost?? Im planning on running 7-12psi on the charger...

Thanks.



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Posted By: tubbs04
Date Posted: October 16, 2007 at 9:05 AM
Plenum chamber??? is that kinda like a flux capacitor??? hahaha, jk.... I honestly have no clue what that part does or how strong it needs to be, but I would suggest using carbon fiber over fiberglass if you need a very strong composite... It will give you better strength then fiberglass but It will cost more... try building one up w/ fiberglass then make the final product in CF.... Then I guess hope for the best... hahaha... good luck!

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Posted By: tuscani
Date Posted: October 16, 2007 at 11:18 PM
honestly you would be better off paying to have one made for you, it would have to be realtively thick as well as VERY smooth.

not to mention it would be much heavier and wouldn't withstand heat as well.

IMHO, I'd shy away.




Posted By: Dreadlock
Date Posted: November 20, 2007 at 4:24 PM
Absolutely not. Don't waste your time.




Posted By: bellsracer
Date Posted: December 07, 2007 at 2:54 AM

FG can take a lot of pressure but it is not reasonable designed to work as a plenum for a supercharged motor. The vibrations, heat, and heavy pressures from the SC will make this a unwise choice, particularly over 7 lbs of boost.

Another major concern is maintaining perfectly clear and smooth inner surface to the plenum. Minor flaws and loose particles as time goes on could end up inside the motor and sending you out for a new longblock at the very least.

What vehicle are you planning on, or better yet, what's your motor? There might be someone here who could get you the information you are looking for, if not me.

Ganbatte ne!



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