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I have
seen some postings over the few years I have been on this list regarding making
fiberglass runners for an intake manifold, however, I am unsure if anyone has
actually made any and if not why not. If I understand it correctly they
are paths for air and would not require any "structural strength, just need to
be resistant to the heat in the area they are placed and direct the air
properly. If this is true, and please correct me where I am wrong, why
would fiberglass runners not work. Is it that there are not that many
composite guys on the list (just Mr. Slade and myself?) and as a result are
resistant or not skilled in working with fiberglass. Seems they would be
light, easy to form and get into tighter places and do the job well.
However, I am not an engineer and am concerned about obvious stuff I could
easily miss. I am not skilled with any welding (even though my build
partner, David Staten, just bought a welder for us to learn with) so like
the idea of having alternatives.
I am
in the final stages of my Velocity airframe construction (now in the
micro, sand repeat stage) and feel VERY confident in my abilities with
fiberglass. What obvious stuff am I missing regarding using high temp
epoxy to make well formed runners out of fiberglass. Y'alls
input/insight is greatly appreciated. TIA.
All
the best,
Chris
Barber
Houston, GSOT
LoneStarVelocity.com
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