29-09-2019, 11:00 PM
Hi, I'm after some advice from the collective wisdom here.
I have ideas of trying various inlet manifold designs on our cars, including one to fit an Aisin blower to the Ulsteroid. What I am interested in is the feasibility of making prototypes from Copper pipe. It would seem to have many advantages and few drawbacks, but maybe I am missing something? I have it in the back of my mind that you cant use copper as it reacts with the fuel, or is that exhaust gas? obviously fuel pipes are copper, but they don't carry fuel and air...
I anticipate cracking to be a potential issue, but will that be after an hours running or 10,000 miles?
Those who are friends on facebook will know I am also experimenting with casting aluminium at home, using a BBQ and paint stripping blower! Ultimately I will make whatever works best in cast Aluminium, but copper pipe manifolds should be quick and easy to knock up in the garage.
All the best
Stuart Palmer
I have ideas of trying various inlet manifold designs on our cars, including one to fit an Aisin blower to the Ulsteroid. What I am interested in is the feasibility of making prototypes from Copper pipe. It would seem to have many advantages and few drawbacks, but maybe I am missing something? I have it in the back of my mind that you cant use copper as it reacts with the fuel, or is that exhaust gas? obviously fuel pipes are copper, but they don't carry fuel and air...
I anticipate cracking to be a potential issue, but will that be after an hours running or 10,000 miles?
Those who are friends on facebook will know I am also experimenting with casting aluminium at home, using a BBQ and paint stripping blower! Ultimately I will make whatever works best in cast Aluminium, but copper pipe manifolds should be quick and easy to knock up in the garage.
All the best
Stuart Palmer