Santos

i was just thinking up ideas...projects ( very expensive ones...but arent they all?) and came across the idea of intercooler pipes made of carbon fiber...i know very expensive and prbably not worth the gains if any...i personally love carbon fiber when done nicely...depending on the engine bay it would look hot...how about performance any advantage over current intercooler piping? just a silly idea...but if you have any good info or input please share...no flaming or killing of thread...just discuss carbon fiber and its uses in the automotive world.

sorry for the long read

BAMF

Errr...uhh...no.

Santos

i respect you not feeling the idea...but give a good reason as to why you feel that way...not just err uhhh no...make conversation...

Flash202

might dissipate heat better

BAMF

Well, its not durable enough and I don't trust it to stand up to the heat. Plus itd be expensive as fuck and really annoying to mold.

WTFchuck

not durable enough... i think u need to read more young grasshoppa

.Seth.

^+1

BAMF

Ahh, why is that? Is carbon fiber super strong? As far as I know its less durable than a peice of metal tubing? In fact, something interesting I read is that they have to coat it with nanocrystaline materials oftentimes, because its prone to cracks and impact damage. We're not talking about a bicycle helmet ya know. I'll take good ol' metal tubing any day.

And there are several kinds of carbon fibers. Some have unbelievably high heat limits, some are pretty damn low. Some exhibit 'softening' at temperatures barely into 300 degrees, others could plate a space shuttle, of course.

Santos

thank you... i really do appreciate it, thats how threads should go...not bashing and useless chatter.

what engine or drivetrain components have you guys thought offthat arent out there that could benefit from carbon fiber?

Troux

Replace your glass with CF.