Help manufacturing a Throttle Body Spacer

[staticpike]

Okay guys, here's the deal:

I want to make a throttle body spacer since I cna't find any that are for sale anymore for our cars (98 3.8 Camaro). I definitely want to use it for a coolant bypass/return as well as add a couple of extensions for n2o solenoid mounting and possible tap this thing for a wet kit install.

How thick should I make this and what type of material should I use? I don't know anybody in plastics or resins but I have conatacts in the metal working field. I'm thinking aluminum (what type I don't know) or titanium.

I unfortunately don't have my car with me at the moment, but thinking I need a piece approximately 8" x 8" to allow enough room for the size of the TB and a couple of 3" extensions on either side (for the solenoid mounts). I'm unsure as to how thick is too thick (or not thick enough).

Also, I know someone makes a set of longer bolts but unsure of where to get them.

Anyway, if any of you can help please feel free to leave advice!

;)

[black98V6]

well the reason people don't like to use metal is because it conducts heat and one of the man reasons for having a spacer is to insulate the throttle body from the hot intake..

just something to think about..

[Dojo2000]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by staticpike:

How thick should I make this and what type of material should I use? I don't know anybody in plastics or resins but I have conatacts in the metal working field. I'm thinking aluminum (what type I don't know) or titanium.
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Delrin

http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ulti...&f=25&t=001278

[AllTheGoodNamesAreGone]

zzp sells them.. but you will need to email/im zoomer directly.. that is where i got mine.. its made of derlin or wahtever.. and it about 1/2" thick.. blocks coolent ect ect.. I am the first mofo to order one from him so I have yet to install it.. I jsut got my gaskets in.. and i need to rig up some hardware for it..

as of now he only has the plate it was like 35 or 40 i think.. then two gaskets will cost you $10.. then you will need to find hardware for it..

[SecretAgent420]

what is the point of a coolant bypass?

[AllTheGoodNamesAreGone]

it dosent really bypass it.. its more of a "block off plate".. anyway.. cooler throttle body is the idea..

[Ted]

Has anybody proven any actual gains from this?

[AllTheGoodNamesAreGone]

nope.. probably no huge gains to be had.. however I will try anything at this point.. and.. if you want to trow 75$ my way i will get it dynoed after the install.. muahahah