CFM Plus intake manifold

[p-Bar]

Check out this new intake manifold design . Looks hot



http://www.cfmplus.com/

 

[ENafziger]

Looks impressive, and appears to make sense. At first it looked a little fragile... until I saw the 3500 ram on top of it! The low thermal conductivity is a nice touch too. All that, and made in the USA!

 

[Diesel Power]

that intake is awesome, im becoming a dealer for them, so a group buy is coming soon, after reading the difference between that and the banks it's all crear now. :-laf

 

[donnier]

How well would it compare to the ATS intake??

I do like the lower thermal aspect of it.

Being a composite, is it possible for flaking on the inside??

 

[Matt S]

I wonder how it would hold up if you wanted to add water/methanol?

 

[oneshotkyle]

where does the engine oil dipstick bolt up? did i miss something. does it have extra ports for boost, water/meth, nos. looks cool but pretty expensive for something that is just out and not proven.

 

[GWBourne]

where does the engine oil dipstick bolt up? did i miss something. does it have extra ports for boost, water/meth, nos. looks cool but pretty expensive for something that is just out and not proven.

it is proven... kinda sorta...

look under the hood of any car out there today. 90% to INCLUDE the vette and the stangs are made of the same material. it not only cut a tiny bit of cost for the manufactures, it also made improved gains over former aluminum manifolds. it may be "plastic" but it still isnt cheap to produce. the technology is a lil expensive and the material isnt cheap either.



what they say makes pefrect sense to me. i was wondering how long it would take for something like this to come about, and since my EGTS are crazy hot with my smart box, i might look into this manifold when i start looking for a new turbo... maybe put the manifold on first just to see how it does alone...



as for the dipstick, it looks as if it bolts up on the outside. just give the stick a twist to the drivers side a bit and bolt it back up.



as for ports for drugs, meth, and boost, im sure you COULD drill right into this, that is if they made it thick enough. my guess is since you can park the back side of a mega cab on it it is thick enough. the composite is hard enough to thread.

Grant

 

[oneshotkyle]

not knocking anyone's work looks very nice,but for 369 it should have the boost, no2, water/meth ports. in the side by side comparison it looks as if the dipstick bolt is a ways off to the fender well. how can you compare a normally aspirated covette motor to a diesel? not even in the same ballpark. LOL... . if i was to build or design a product of this magnatude it would also be cost effective so people would try mine.

 

[Bob4x4]

I sugest you read the warranty page ... ... ... basicly it says not intended for use in any competitive event or activity... ..... the warranty is void if used in this way. If you enter a show and shine (competitive event ?)or race your buddy up a dune?Who says Dodge has the worst warranty. It only starts out with a 1 year warranty anyway. How long does Banks,ATS or Dodge warranty theirs?



Bob

 

[Bob4x4]

as for ports for drugs, meth, and boost, im sure you COULD drill right into this, that is if they made it thick enough. my guess is since you can park the back side of a mega cab on it it is thick enough. the composite is hard enough to thread.

Grant[/QUOTE]



I dont think that would work. I beleive you have to use thread inserts. jmho



Bob

 

[GWBourne]

Bob, i think you are right in a way. i know the material will hold threads, but under 32-50+lbs of boost and some heat for how long? threadserts would be a wise choice.

 

[Diesel Power]

i've worked with carbon fiber in the past and it is alot stronger than you think, just one 1/8th" piece can hold like 4-500 pounds and still not break through--it is tough stuff

 

[Jim Fulmer]

Looks like the idea is right to make the air transition smoother therefore making is flow better... ... ... right till it hits the restriction in the head. THE CYLINDER HEAD is the restriction point in any Cummins B head.



Jim

 

[24V-DSL]

Closely held secret by Gale Banks and ATS

 

[Diesel Power]

Looks like the idea is right to make the air transition smoother therefore making is flow better... ... ... right till it hits the restriction in the head. THE CYLINDER HEAD is the restriction point in any Cummins B head.



Jim

you are correct