I apologize for reposting this in the Integra forum, but the forum I previously had this in was not receiving any traffic.


I am testing a carbon fiber intake system (which my performance team and I have made) designed similarly to the comptech ice box. It is currently on my 2000 Integra GSR.

Using carbon fiber as the main component of the CAI we managed to reduce heat soak that occurs in metal and plastic intake kits. Although while moving ambient temperatures are nearly equal to that of under hood temperatures the same is not true as a racer stages his car. While waiting between runs, and staging in the lanes under hood temps skyrocket. Carbon fiber while also being strong and light does not suffer from heat soak as it is very heat resistant. The system was manufactured at a cost near to the cost of buying a comptech kit (i dont have to pay for name) Also there are superior quality materials used in construction.

I posted this on H-T to get some feedback from members, I just want to know what you guys think about this idea (questions, comments) this was also recently posted on the Team Integra forum but the removed it, sighting that I was marketing and advertising to their members. We will soon have a website so everyone can view the test data (dyno sheets and temperature readings) As soon as we are done with our R&D I will post the link to the site. This is not your average DIY project, but it is hand made (carbon is vacuum bagged and backed in an autoclave)


Thanks for any feedback you leave,

Arron

drop me a PM or email if you have want to know some more details as i will put you onto a list i am compiling of people interested in the system.

Modified by track1646 at 12:45 AM 3/31/2004


Modified by track1646 at 12:48 AM 3/31/2004

 

Sounds nice....now lets see the Dyno results!

 

those will be comming after the prototype stage, we are working on fitment issues first.

 

can i get a picture??? i am interested in purchasing one.

 

we really dont have pictures available yet, as this is a prototype, but we will be done with the prototype phase by may. If u want an idea of what it looks like go to the comptech page http://www.comptechusa.com and view their ice box. It is that design accept the plastic is carbon fiber and the short ram is also carbon fiber. there is also a slight diffrence in the air horn design.

The carbon fiber is not cosmetic carbon fiber,so it doesnt have the large strand look of a hood, but it is a tight looking weave. (very dark black)The final piece will have a show quality finish, but it is designed for maximum performance.

If you are inteested in this design just PM for info if there isnt a new post on H-T, as i am pretty busy with my job and school.

 

I'm very interested in that. Let me see some pics and dyno numbers when you can. Price would be good too, your going to have a special price for us HT members right .

 

same here, want to see the pictures and dyno as well

 

You can't really sell an idea without pictures or proof.

 

exactly, please post carbon lay

 

sounds like a good idea i guess.

 

I understand you guys want pcitures and the results. but we do not have these ready right now as i posted this only to get some general feedback and opinions from the members.

Once we are done with the prototype phase, there will be pictues and data posted on the web and onthis forum.

thanks alot for your interest

 

 

screw the 'show quality finish' who cares? I want dry carbon, no polish.

IM me when they are ready.

 

i totaly agree!! But some people want it to look good also. So we will get the best of both worlds. i am definately in the function over form school of thought myself.

 

i'mreally interested in this product that you 're making. please post pics when they are ready.. if the dyno for it is good i would like to purchase this product if its the same price range as the COmptech ICebox.

 

http://www.comptechusa.com/ima...x.pdf

here is the example that Comptech gives for their plastic system with a metal short ram. We are figuring slightly larger gains due to lower intake temps. Either way it will be a very similar design made from CF (resists heat soak, stronger, lighter) For nearly the same cost as their kit.


Thanks for all the interrest guys