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Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2022, 12:00 PM
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Posted By darbikrash
The late model port measures 2.05" high x 1.150"...

The late model port measures 2.05" high x 1.150" wide.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,490
Posted By darbikrash
Here is a better view, the fillet between port...

Here is a better view, the fillet between port pairs are all the same.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51880619882_c4a929f86d_c.jpg[/url]
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-07-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,490
Posted By darbikrash
Tom and I fit check a pair of carbs on the...

Tom and I fit check a pair of carbs on the production casting top today. Base is the billet piece, top is cast.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51807229510_a4345e4b28_c.jpg

Cast in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-05-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,490
Posted By darbikrash
The first production top casting is off the 5...

The first production top casting is off the 5 Axis, and fit check with the billet base made from the same database. It fits perfectly. Should have the first early style base casting shortly.
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Forum: THE LOBBY 12-17-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,490
Posted By darbikrash
Christmas milestone. The first casting of the lid...

Christmas milestone. The first casting of the lid came off today. The part will have the flash knocked off, next the top carb flanges will be milled, the holes put in, and the mounting flange to the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-08-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,490
Posted By darbikrash
The manifold top pattern is now complete and is...

The manifold top pattern is now complete and is at the foundry where samples are being poured now. Should have the first article castings of the top next week. The early base pattern is almost done,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-07-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,490
Posted By darbikrash
The casting is based off the identical data base...

The casting is based off the identical data base the billet was machined from. The billet does not have the water cross over, as it would be nearly impossible to machine from solid billet. The billet...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-03-2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,490
Posted By darbikrash
The original intake was 3D scanned, and converted...

The original intake was 3D scanned, and converted into solids in CAD from the scan data. From there, several 3D printed versions were created for fit check on both early and late model engines.
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Forum: THE LOBBY 12-03-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,490
Posted By darbikrash
We'll get you on the list for a late model...

We'll get you on the list for a late model intake. Tom S., can you add Chiefkey?
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-29-2021, 06:42 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,490
Posted By darbikrash
More pics from the pattern maker: ...

More pics from the pattern maker:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51713125372_7848d0beda_c.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51714178138_e7e441f616_c.jpg
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Forum: THE LOBBY 11-23-2021, 08:58 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,490
Posted By darbikrash
We had another conference call today with the...

We had another conference call today with the foundry and the pattern maker. We are finally seeing some great progress after months of waiting. The early style intake base pattern is progressing...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-18-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,490
Posted By darbikrash
I'll have to check the hole pattern to see how...

I'll have to check the hole pattern to see how this overlays on the existing casting.

Also, we'll have to confirm the carbs physically fit in this configuration, if so, we can then machine the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-17-2021, 11:45 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,490
Posted By darbikrash
Now that the pattern maker has laid out his...

Now that the pattern maker has laid out his tooling plan, he has revised his estimate to completion to 12 weeks from today. After that, the foundry needs another 4-6 weeks to produce samples.

So...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-27-2021, 11:34 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,490
Posted By darbikrash
Manifold Project goes live

Thanks to all for the patience in hanging in with this project. I have been involved since the beginning, getting the scan done, getting a 3D printed model, and helping out with some of the computer...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-23-2021, 05:31 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 98,490
Posted By darbikrash
Tom stopped by the shop today to pick up the...

Tom stopped by the shop today to pick up the latest 3D printed intake, and I got a chance to drive his '62 with the intake and dual quads. Pretty surprising how tractable this setup is for pure...
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