CFM+ intake manifold pics

[hdtrukn]

How many have come apart and is it old style or new with ports ?

Thanks

 

[Jetpilot]

This is the style with no ports... . As for how many as far as I know for sure there is 1. Even the one that came apart is questionable.



Composits have been used for years in aircraft due to better durablilty, weight, and strength over aluminum and SS.

 

[Bob4x4]

This is the style with no ports... . As for how many as far as I know for sure there is 1. Even the one that came apart is questionable.



Composits have been used for years in aircraft due to better durablilty, weight, and strength over aluminum and SS.

:-laf They have also been used in automotive applications. Yes light weight heat isolation... ... ... ... ... they still fail.

 

[Jetpilot]

Yes some faile, that is evident. But the superiority of a good composit is proven. Why do you think aircraft manufactoreres are all moving in this direction? The new Boeing 787 is pretty much total composit. The military has used composits in aircraft for longer than most and we all know they are some of the hardest used machines around. As far as thermal differences and aircraft will see temps over -70*C at altitude to over + 50* C air temp, let alone the skin temp due to sun baking.....

 

[DCreed]

plastics and/or composites come in millions of types, from milkjugs to bullet proof lexan! and the term cant be used loosely to claim quality or lack thereof.

 

[BHolm]

How many have come apart and is it old style or new with ports ?

Thanks

I see a plug in a side port in the picture. Nobody seems to be forthcoming with the details of the incident. What is the scoop?

 

[Bob4x4]

Yes some faile, that is evident. But the superiority of a good composit is proven. Why do you think aircraft manufactoreres are all moving in this direction? The new Boeing 787 is pretty much total composit. The military has used composits in aircraft for longer than most and we all know they are some of the hardest used machines around. As far as thermal differences and aircraft will see temps over -70*C at altitude to over + 50* C air temp, let alone the skin temp due to sun baking.....

Composits in aircraft construction makes good sense. Saving weight with out sacrificing strength is a worthwhile acomplishment,but on an overweight industrial engine give me bullet proof any day.

I know you recomend much larger turbos for street trucks than I do as well. We all have our likes and dislikes.



Bob

 

[CToney]

Tworline is going to make some stainless steel intake horn's for the third gen trucks. He already makes them for first and second gen trucks. Check them out in the classifieds.

 

[Jetpilot]

So are you saying alumimun is more bulletproof than composits? I doubt a leading aircraft manufactorers like Airbus and Boeing would go with anything less bulletproof on an aircraft that flies over 600 mph and carries over 500 folks. I am also not saying that the composit that CFM uses is better than aluminum, I am just saying that blanket statements like aluminum is more bulletproof than composits is just not true.



Not sure what size turbos you recommend... . I just base the size on the HP desired and job at hand. I love smaller turbos if they will allow for the supported HP goals and cool adequately.

 

[Bob4x4]

So are you saying alumimun is more bulletproof than composits? I doubt a leading aircraft manufactorers like Airbus and Boeing would go with anything less bulletproof on an aircraft that flies over 600 mph and carries over 500 folks. I am also not saying that the composit that CFM uses is better than aluminum, I am just saying that blanket statements like aluminum is more bulletproof than composits is just not true.



Not sure what size turbos you recommend... . I just base the size on the HP desired and job at hand. I love smaller turbos if they will allow for the supported HP goals and cool adequately.

Just saying in my application the aluminum manifold adds no risk. Nothing to do with aircraft applications(but I have never seen any airplanes with composit intakes). If I lost an intake in Baja during a race I would be in deep caca :{



Bob

 

[Van Blom]

So are you saying alumimun is more bulletproof than composits? I doubt a leading aircraft manufactorers like Airbus and Boeing would go with anything less bulletproof on an aircraft that flies over 600 mph and carries over 500 folks. I am also not saying that the composit that CFM uses is better than aluminum, I am just saying that blanket statements like aluminum is more bulletproof than composits is just not true.



Not sure what size turbos you recommend... . I just base the size on the HP desired and job at hand. I love smaller turbos if they will allow for the supported HP goals and cool adequately.

I don't think the CFM IS a composite. It looks like it was injection molded to me. If this is in fact the case, aluminum could very well be stronger than whatever they pumped into the mold. Has anyone seen an aluminum intake horn explode like the CFM?

I wish that the CFM was built out of the same kind of composites used in aircraft.

Bottom line; I think the CFM design is superior to most of its competitors, but the material its make from isn't good enough.

 

[DCreed]

has anyone asked the maker of CFM for one that will not burst over 60psi?

 

[AMcCormick]

Carbon is generelly the choice if you want to make something strong and light. Its very strong in tension but somewhat brittle compared to other high modules materials such as kevlar. You can make just about anything from carbon if you have the patience. Looking at the CFM website there is no reference to carbon other than what looks to me to be a fake "carbon finnish". They do refer to composite materials. So what are these made of? I've never seen one in person. Composite can mean a variety of materials including plastic, polyester, and carbon to name a few.

 

[p-Bar]

If you go on his website and go to the bottom of the page you will see his DodgeRam rear wheel on top of the intake. No smoke and mirrors. I'm sure no one knows the real story behind the one in the pic circulating TDR . Looks to me like a nox hiccup . Guess somethings gotta give.



CFM+ Technology Page

 

[DCreed]

so we're saying the intercooler and boots are stronger than the CFM?

 

[p-Bar]

so we're saying the intercooler and boots are stronger than the CFM?

Ya go figure.

 

[Bob4x4]

so we're saying the intercooler and boots are stronger than the CFM?

Apparently so,on that given day on that dyno





Bob

 

[CFM+ TECH]

First I would like to say thank you to the thousands of diesel truck owners who are using our products. It has been extremely rewarding to see how those who have purchased our intakes have understood that the CFM+ is the most advanced technology for the application and achieves the highest and coolest flow. The Diesel market is in for many more exciting advancements in the next few years and our patented leading edge technology will be a bigger and bigger player. We strive for the highest quality and all our CFM+ Intakes are MADE IN THE USA.



Finally I would like to let you all know we still do not have a single (0) warranty claim.



Thank you and May God Bless America,



CFM+

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[24V-DSL]

Huh... ...



No comment on the pic of your product blown to pieces???

 

[RRees]

I'm keeping mine. I've seen the benefit of lower EGT's.



Yeah, one broke. Out of how many sold?

I'll take those odds anyday. I drink tap water too.