Love seeing technology like that 3D scanner being put to use on "hobby level" projects. Technology like that coming to garages will change the custom hotrod game even more.

Looking forward on seeing how you plan to attach that shaker scoop to the intake, plenty of room to make a nice piece that bolts to the intake plenum top flange looks like.

Love this build and I can't wait till the next update.

Glad you're able to keep the shaker, Andrew.

Here are some progress pictures of the intake pipe.

https://j.hmjimg.com/2024/10/16/GTOV3-1011.png


https://j.hmjimg.com/2024/10/16/GTOV3-1012.png

Andrew

We are getting there!

https://j.hmjimg.com/2024/10/17/GTOV3-1013.jpg



https://j.hmjimg.com/2024/10/17/GTOV3-1014.jpg



https://j.hmjimg.com/2024/10/17/GTOV3-1015.jpg



https://j.hmjimg.com/2024/10/17/GTOV3-1016.jpg



https://j.hmjimg.com/2024/10/17/GTOV3-1017.jpg


The next step is to get a prototype printed in PLA to confirm fitment.

Andrew

Very nice.

I love the logo details being included.

:thumbsup:

A generous fillet was added around the BOV mount and here is the final part:

https://j.hmjimg.com/2024/10/18/GTOV3-1018.jpg

I ordered a prototype printed in PLA and it was less than $100 shipped. The aluminum part should come in under $600.

Andrew

Great stuff Andrew! When you think of the amount of time it would take a skilled fabricator to make up something roughly equivalent to this, it becomes obvious how these technologies can enhance the creativity of us "average" hobbyists.

What modeling software are you using? And who are you using for the prints?

That kind of modeling, or any kind of modeling is way above my paygrade. The design work was outsourced and he uses SolidWorks.

I provided the scan and he took it from there. The prototype was uploaded to CraftCloud. They are a broker and some company in Minnesota is doing the printing. There were less expensive print options in Europe but the lead-time was longer and the shipping was more expensive, so I chose made in the USA.

I am going to use this process for a lot of things in the future.

Andrew