Hello, I wasnt sure where to post this but I have a friend who has a friend who can do carbon fiber. He told me he was goign to get his valve cover done in Carbon fiber. Not just a cover over the normal valve cover, but a full valve cover done in Carbon fiber. Is this safe? Would it be fine for daily driving? I just dont see how a carbon fiber valve cover could be safe. The reason why he is doing it is because he can get it pretty cheap, but other than cost(for normal people), are there any cons to having a carbon fiber valve cover? Thanks, any input would be appreciated!

 

my dad works with the **** and ic an get anthing made for free... and iw as thinking about a valve cover but then i realized it might not work well. tell me how it turns out.

-dLo, who hasn't taken advantage of his CF-wealthy father

 

Wow if my dad knew how to do Carbon Fiber or even if I knew anyone personally that could do Carbon Fiber, I would definetly take advantage of it. Especially if there good

Has your dad made anything for you?

 

no, i haven't asked. probably because anything i'd want made (hood mostly) would require it to be taken off and molded, and i drive my car every day

 

well Carbon fiber is tuff stuff, but what about the fiberglass or epoxy used to hold it's shape. Would that melt from the heat of the head? Then the fibers would fall into the head and mess it all up.

What do you all think.

 

there is actually a company that makes the full cf valve cover... but i couldn't find the pic anywhere. maybe someone will post up. doesn't seem to be anything you'd want on a daily driven car or tracked car... maybe show cars?

 

I need a carbon fiber spark plug cover.

if anyone can give me some help on that.

Thanks.

 

...even if the CF weave is completely tight, i don't see how this is possible. there atleast has to be a small thin layer of metal. oil would rot the CF in no time.

 

It can be done:



but you'd better be damn sure the epoxy is crazy high temp. or else there's going to be a whole lot of melting going on. I was thinking of doing the spark plug cover, and even with that I'd put heat reflective tape on the underside. Good luck if you do try it, but I'd keep a close eye on it the first time I drove it (i.e. checking under the hood every 20 seconds )

 

well the guy who is doing my friends has done a handful of bmw cf hoods, and has done atleast 2 FULL carbon fiber widebody BMW m3s. The guy is a perfectionist too

 

they have a carbon fiber valve cover for the b17, or whatever the engine codes for the DA tegs are. check it out at importfan.com, id post a pic but dont know how

 

Get ready for a leaky valve cover if you get it. I had a freind that spent $800 on a valve cover did absolutely nothing but leak. Waste of money .
EVIL

 

i agree, just get a normal valve cover, and get high temp paint. Paint it back. Then toss white/grey speckels on it.

 

AC auto technics or something like that make a CF valve cover

 

i have one. want to buy it?

 

where did you get that?

 

hopefully it will work, if not it would be appreciated if one of the posting gurus would rectify it for me thanx

 

most CF valve covers are valve cover, covers....they cover the regular valve cover. I think Weapon-R or some crap company makes em....I know for the old L-block Datsun 240-260-280z's you can buy them but they are just a cover for the metal valve cover, still looks cool as all hell though.

 

I've actually seen a couple of them that are solid carbon fiber, and I've seen a couple solid carbon kevlar spark plug wire cover.
Austin

 

I second this statement. That's not to say that it's not possible, but to get it just perfect on the first try?...hmm

Can you modify the general mold of the product after it's been cured by reheating and reshaping?

I'd be more interested in a carbon fiber intake plenum. Man the stock one is frikkin' heavy and awkward for the way you have to lean over to get it off the head studs.

 

I believe that Esselman's(sp) makes one...which happens to be the same company that makes the CF valve cover...I have their business card somewhere at home...I'll post more info if I can find it.
Austin

 

i forgot which but theres a company that makes a full carbon fiber valve cover. i have seen it in person and by the way one looks i wouldnt trust it as a stand alone cover. it looks like it would melt in high heat and crumble all over your motor.

 

i want a CF lip for my teg.

 

Not exactly. As far as cutting-edge exotic engine parts goes, there are actually CF pistons, etc. The possibilities are almost endless. CF wheels actually exist. The real problem isn't with the temp. resistance of the CF, but more with the direction of the weave. You'll notice that CF weave is straight, or linear, while many car parts are circular, or radial. This makes a difference when it comes to load distribution.

cheers.

 

esselmen, has gone out of business.