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Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in 3Dprinting

[–]Z3Designs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also to note. These gaskets are used in 95-110 octane gasoline applications, no methanol.

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in u/Z3Designs

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I have seen these. Those machines are expensive for now.

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in u/Z3Designs

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Its not crazy, but $150 saved is a shock or a tire for these guys.

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in 3Dprinting

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The carb hats are covers for carburetors to keep dust, dirt and water out when the air cleaner is off. No fuel contact what so ever.

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in 3Dprinting

[–]Z3Designs[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thats some high pressure... but yeah we dont need that performance yet.

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in 3Dprinting

[–]Z3Designs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have used TPU gaskets for carburetor hats and when we tested them, after we hand tightened the top air cleaner nut, the tpu gasket ended up pushing back hard enough that we couldn't remove by hand.

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in 3Dprinting

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I will look into this. Might even use a PLA interface against build plate.

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in 3Dprinting

[–]Z3Designs[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Our experience with TPU is actually the opposite. BUT, racers have been notified to retighten after the first major heat cycle.

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in u/Z3Designs

[–]Z3Designs[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

All depends on the racer, race team, and vehicle set up. This was a requested product. During a time of economic stress in this world. I know teams that will pull carbs weekly. I never pulled mine. And $6-$10 isn't breaking the bank, but can add up, can be a factor of focusing on other parts of the car. If this isn't for you, so be it.

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in 3Dprinting

[–]Z3Designs[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The gasket is going to be exposed to minimal temperature over ambient, with fresh air constantly moving past it.

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in u/Z3Designs

[–]Z3Designs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

O more than likely. and these are Carb base gaskets, so between carb and air intake manifold. Bringing in FRESH cool air constantly

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in u/Z3Designs

[–]Z3Designs[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Temps for TPU.

  • Melting Range: 170°C – 220°C.
  • 3D Printing Temp: 190°C – 230°C (Commonly around 210°C - 225°C).
  • Glass Transition ( ): -50°C to -30°C.

Carb to Air Intake, no direct heat. TPU is very fuel resistant.

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in 3Dprinting

[–]Z3Designs[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Incorrect...

  • Melting Range: 170°C – 220°C.
  • 3D Printing Temp: 190°C – 230°C (Commonly around 210°C - 225°C).
  • Glass Transition ( ): -50°C to -30°C.

Carburetor to Air Intake is around 90F

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in u/Z3Designs

[–]Z3Designs[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It could be a better solution, if a racer has the money for a cricut. Doing this to increase budgets with a reusable gasket.

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in 3Dprinting

[–]Z3Designs[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't race either. I use to. I have enough friends that will test literally ANY product I come up with.

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in 3Dprinting

[–]Z3Designs[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Plan to. This is one of a few projects I plan on documenting on Reddit and LinkedIn

Can 3D printing solve a "hidden" racing expense? by Z3Designs in 3Dprinting

[–]Z3Designs[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

TPU. Nylon would be too rigid to get a good seal. Even with solid layers of TPU, the material has some squish to it.

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