Reply With QuoteOK -The big question. How much?
I'm going to have this tested on Dave Sharps TAH during the World Finals.
Thought I would show this to the ***boat crowd before it gets shown in a couple weeks. Needless to say I have worked for SOO long and hard on this. It finally paid off. I will be up for the ACE awards next month in Tampa for the part and hope to make a big splash with it. I have the molds set-up where I can produce 2 per day if needed. That a long day too. This is designed to fit the late hemis and b/rb motors...and it bullet proof!
Once my pictures develop I have a few more items to show off.
Let me know what you guys think. I will give the entry form description below. Not trying to blow my horn, but I've spent months on this and cant remember the last time I got to bed before midnight!!
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Heres the description for the show.
Composite RTM Oil Pan for Ballistic and Thermal Protection
The Composite RTM 'Bullet Proof' Oil Pan represents the leading edge in multi-functional composites for engine applications. The oil pan is manufactured using a combination of six individual systems in a closed mold RTM process. A high-slip semi-permanent release system is applied to the mold and countermold to allow for easy part release with high draft angles. The countermold is gelcoated black for the component interior. After gelcoating, the baffles are loaded with layers of carbon fiber and closed mold mat. A layer of thermally protective fabric is then installed to the countermold. The mold is coated with a mixture of clear gelcoat and other chemicals to leave a “workable” surface for layers of carbon fiber. Once cured, the carbon fiber is hand laid into the mold. Next, on a separate fixture, 15 layers of bullet-proof fabric are preformed before being placed into the production mold. Closed mold mat is then multi-layered in various areas of the component to adjust part dimension. The molds are then closed together and injected with a fire retardant resin in a "single shot" RTM process. Once pulled, the component is placed in a customized mill fixture and accurate hole alignment is machined. Metal inserts are epoxied and pressed into place. This allows for air impact tool use when mounting and dismounting the component to engine blocks. The sealing rail and inserts are milled flat for a precise sealing surface. Channeling holes are cut into the baffles and a stainless "trap door" assembly is mounted. Color is applied only to the milled sealing surface for aesthetic design. The component is polished and ready for use. Ballistic design is to meet the SFI 7.1 certification required to withstand a 1350 fps, caliber .22, 17 grain fragmentation simulator.
OK -The big question. How much?
Uh huh, uh huh.
I like I like
B/RB motors ey?
I'm saying one of thise badboy's has my name all over it.
I would like some info such as depth front/rear, I am assuming I can drill into the side for my swinging pickup.
I am worried that this is too deep for my jetboat. Yet another reason I need to find a v-drive.
Maybe we can do a billet trade?
Brian
pure prono! nice work man
OK -The big question. How much?
Honestly I'm not sure yet. The teams are making titanium oil pans now days to keep from oiling down the tracks. The billet blocks do a good job of keeping the parts from exiting the sides. Basing it off titanium valve covers I would guess they charge $3000-$5000 for a pan. I haven't weighed a titanium oil pan since they are rare right now, but this part is noticeably lighter than one titanium valve cover. Idont plan to charge more than $1200 for the bullet proof version and $600 for the non-bullet proof part. A Dan olsen pan is $500, and this one is much lighter.
Uh huh, uh huh.
I like I like
B/RB motors ey?
I'm saying one of thise badboy's has my name all over it.
I would like some info such as depth front/rear, I am assuming I can drill into the side for my swinging pickup.
I am worried that this is too deep for my jetboat. Yet another reason I need to find a v-drive.
Maybe we can do a billet trade?
Brian
The pan is 3 1/2 in the front and 5 1/2 in the back. Its a quarter inch thick and can be driller through the side. I just dont want a hole there for the convention in a few weeks.
I do trades :shift:
The pan is 3 1/2 in the front and 5 1/2 in the back. Its a quarter inch thick and can be driller through the side. I just dont want a hole there for the convention in a few weeks.
I do trades :shift:
So are we talking an 8 or 10 quart pan? I am thinking 8, right? Should work. I have a 10 now.
We talked about the bottle mount for the tank you made. Either way when you get them going, I am in for some. My wife will HATE me. :hammer2:
Dig the parts.
Next on the block, billet valve covers for the B/RB motors. Too bad you are only doing carbon fiber for the hemis.
Is there a ***boat member deal? :shift:
Brian
I like it!!
:jawdrop:
That is realy cool!
I may do the valve covers next. All parts will pass the SFI 7.1 or 14.4 restraint tests. Problem with valve covers is the old chinese curse, you gotta make more than one.
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