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3D printing parts

Started by aurmend, May 26, 2017, 12:01:56 AM

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aurmend

Just wondering what parts you will like to see made. Needs to be small. Some examples would be like a throttle body spacer, caliper bracket adapters. Stuff like that. just want some ideas.

I was thinking of 3D printing it, testing it out on my own car (2011 SHO) if it fits recreate it in a different program with the right measurements and seeing how much its going to cost to have it made in a CNC machine at my dad's work. This is just a personal project for me to kill time but it can turn into something much more.       

Like always I'm lazy as f**k and it will take some time.                                                                                                                                                                                 
2011 Taurus Sho: Custom 3" Dual CAI w/ Noisemaker eliminater pipe  - AEM Meth kit 625ml/m - 170 thermostat - Motorcraft SP-534 .028 gap.
Coming Soon: PPE downpipes, 3rd cat delete, 3bar MAP and Tune

Gjkrisa

Possibly tweeter mounts and woofer sealers?

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aurmend

Tweeter mounts are going to be hard to make but doable. But woofer sealers are going to be big and will need a larger 3D printer
2011 Taurus Sho: Custom 3" Dual CAI w/ Noisemaker eliminater pipe  - AEM Meth kit 625ml/m - 170 thermostat - Motorcraft SP-534 .028 gap.
Coming Soon: PPE downpipes, 3rd cat delete, 3bar MAP and Tune

aurmend

Just got an idea, I'm going to 3D print an airbox for my intake.
2011 Taurus Sho: Custom 3" Dual CAI w/ Noisemaker eliminater pipe  - AEM Meth kit 625ml/m - 170 thermostat - Motorcraft SP-534 .028 gap.
Coming Soon: PPE downpipes, 3rd cat delete, 3bar MAP and Tune

Gjkrisa

Quote from: aurmend on May 26, 2017, 03:43:51 AM
Just got an idea, I'm going to 3D print an airbox for my intake.
And that's not bigger then it takes to seal a 6x9?

Can't wait to see it though.

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2016 Taurus SHO pp Shadow Black
diy emblems,jms boost max, FORscan modder

aurmend

2011 Taurus Sho: Custom 3" Dual CAI w/ Noisemaker eliminater pipe  - AEM Meth kit 625ml/m - 170 thermostat - Motorcraft SP-534 .028 gap.
Coming Soon: PPE downpipes, 3rd cat delete, 3bar MAP and Tune

SHOdded

:o :o :o  So this part exists for real now?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

aurmend

Not yet. Have to print the base and test out the fit. Then I can print it. After adjustments if needed

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2011 Taurus Sho: Custom 3" Dual CAI w/ Noisemaker eliminater pipe  - AEM Meth kit 625ml/m - 170 thermostat - Motorcraft SP-534 .028 gap.
Coming Soon: PPE downpipes, 3rd cat delete, 3bar MAP and Tune

aurmend

#8
This is Benchy. He is going under the hood of my car to see if he melts. He is made out of PETG plastic and a lot tougher than ABS.

If this melts I'm going to try nylon.
2011 Taurus Sho: Custom 3" Dual CAI w/ Noisemaker eliminater pipe  - AEM Meth kit 625ml/m - 170 thermostat - Motorcraft SP-534 .028 gap.
Coming Soon: PPE downpipes, 3rd cat delete, 3bar MAP and Tune

SHOdded

Cool.  A small test part then?  Where will it go?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

aurmend

Zip tied between the turbo and intake to take on the maximum amount of heat. If it passes I'm going to put it on top of the valve cover.

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2011 Taurus Sho: Custom 3" Dual CAI w/ Noisemaker eliminater pipe  - AEM Meth kit 625ml/m - 170 thermostat - Motorcraft SP-534 .028 gap.
Coming Soon: PPE downpipes, 3rd cat delete, 3bar MAP and Tune

aurmend

Mr. Benchy is not showing any signs of warpage. Time to print a 2" pipe and see how it holds with a silicone coupler and a t-bolt clamp, since that would be the only part the could break.   If all goes well time to print the base and then test fit.

   I unfortunately have to print it in 4 parts since it will take tool​ long to print it in 2 pieces. PETG is a b*tch to make it smooth. A lot of sanding will have to be done.

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2011 Taurus Sho: Custom 3" Dual CAI w/ Noisemaker eliminater pipe  - AEM Meth kit 625ml/m - 170 thermostat - Motorcraft SP-534 .028 gap.
Coming Soon: PPE downpipes, 3rd cat delete, 3bar MAP and Tune

TopherSho

Are you going to print the tubes with curves?  I am curious why not buy some OTC pipping and focus on the hard part,  the box and its mounting placement? 

2010 non-pp, 98k miles, 3-bar,  .026 plugs, SNOW-KIT STG1, AJPTurbu tune#35, 15.5+psi
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aurmend

#13
Update. Printed the tube and put all 160 pound of me on top of it. Didn't even crush it. The reason of this test was to   see how hard the pipe was going to be for the t-bolt clamps. Printing the base tomorrow finally for test fit.   Took a lot of test prints trying to get the smoothest finish.

The hardest part is bonding the parts together.  And post processing which includes sanding.
2011 Taurus Sho: Custom 3" Dual CAI w/ Noisemaker eliminater pipe  - AEM Meth kit 625ml/m - 170 thermostat - Motorcraft SP-534 .028 gap.
Coming Soon: PPE downpipes, 3rd cat delete, 3bar MAP and Tune

aurmend

The base piece fits almost perfectly! Just need to adjust the position of the 2 triangle guide pieces then time to start the printing process with the hardest piece, the dual inlet.

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2011 Taurus Sho: Custom 3" Dual CAI w/ Noisemaker eliminater pipe  - AEM Meth kit 625ml/m - 170 thermostat - Motorcraft SP-534 .028 gap.
Coming Soon: PPE downpipes, 3rd cat delete, 3bar MAP and Tune