carbon fiber intercooler piping???

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Nov 18, 2009, 09:16 AM

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sounds like a lot of money to spend onIC piping

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Nov 18, 2009, 09:21 AM

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would look sick, but be rediculously expensive and most likely would not hold up to the higher boost levels that evos run.

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Nov 18, 2009, 09:27 AM

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huh??

What's not to understand? I said corrosion in composites wouldn't be a big issue in this part as this part won't kill somebody if it fails.

But he made the blanket statement that composites don't corrode, which is completely wrong.

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Nov 18, 2009, 03:40 PM

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It can be done pretty easily, something that I have thought about doing and may still do.

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Nov 21, 2009, 06:55 AM

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i say do it. isnt real carbon fiber strong then steal. I and know that they build super cars out of it. i think it will hold i say do it

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Nov 21, 2009, 07:31 AM

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it is definitely strong enough to hold 50psi and it has some characteristics that are stronger then steel, but not all.

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Nov 21, 2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by brk4sti

You guys are associating this with crappy fake carbon fibre pieces, if this is properly made it would be very strong and durable.

And there is the kicker. I've dealt with some carbon fiber components in a hobby of mine (RC Airplanes) that suffered from poor layup/too much or too little epoxy and had them de-laminate, not something you want going on with your IC piping.

This would have to be aerospace quality work really.

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Sep 3, 2013, 07:12 AM

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I would definitely be interested. Anything that keeps air cooler going into the engine is a plus, especially turbo cars. Is your guy still going to make them? I could send him my OEM piping to make a mold. Please PM me if its going to happen.

Thanks!

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Sep 3, 2013, 07:29 AM

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Seriously?? This thread is close to 4 yrs old.....

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Sep 3, 2013, 07:45 AM

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OEM carbon fiber piping. Sounds like a brilliant way to spend money....

and holy post resurrection batman!

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Sep 3, 2013, 08:22 AM

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Newbies. LOL.

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Feb 23, 2017, 10:37 AM

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Carbon fiber boost tubes....

The other positive side is heat reduction before intercooler and intake.

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Feb 24, 2017, 03:04 AM

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Pimp. Might try to make these.

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May 6, 2018, 02:57 PM

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It’s already possible and almost here

I currently own a 2017 Ford Focus St and have been working with a manufacturer of carbon composites. The problem for a one-off piece is the cost for tooling, etc. Now, we have address both the heat and pressure concerns, and have convinced that if there are roughly 30 orders in place, the tooling would be free. For those that wonder “why”, these pipes are not affected by weather like metal, disperse heat better, and are a 3rd of the weight of aluminum and 33% stronger at the same thickness as aluminum. These can be made at a price point of $850. Let me know.