Chris, I haven't gotten to the b-p gasket yet, so I'm not sure of the
thickness or composition of it, but I'd say that it would probably have to
be laser welded.The applied heat is better controlled & focused on the
actual weld prep than by a "VERY GOOD" hand welding operation.
I'm a machinst by trade & dealt with countless component distortions
resultant from manual welding operations. Hell I've had 3/4 steel(carbon &
alloy) distort enough that they wouldn't fixture at the machining
operations. It would seem that DC/CC engineers could come up with a sweeter
design that would allow for a precision grind on the mating surfaces to
allow for a better seal. (JM$.02)
Bob Smith
2K DAKSY CC Sport +
3.9l; V6: 4X4
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(ps, we're still working on it!)
> How good? Are you saying this is next to impossible? Hey what about all
> these machine shop guys producing throttle bodies. How bout producing
some
> intake manifolds. There would probably be huge demand for these because
of
> the lack of a b-p gasket. Anyone want to take a shot? Please? Pretty
> Please? Please don't make me beg anymore :-)
>
> - -Chris
> > Yes it is...but find a VERY good welding shop.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > Is it possible to weld in a piece of metal so that the stock intake has
a
> > solid bottom and therefore doesn't need the belly pan gasket? I'm
talking
> > about the V-6 of course since no MPI exists for it.
> >
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