RomanDave's Prius C swap - Toyota Yaris Forums

RomanDave · 10-14-2021, 02:09 AM

I got the LSD fitted, and it's made an awesome difference!

This gearbox is much less clunky than the other one.
Still a bit stiff sometimes, but not too bad.

Still working on how I want the engine bay to look, currently black trumpets and purple engine cover.

DSC08485.jpg

The trumpet length has been good, but they only juuuussssttt touch the edge of the bonnet. Which is actually fine, I could file them slightly to fit.

But ultimately I want an airbox over them for longevity.

So started on some new trumpets with more of a bend.

new trumps.jpg

Then started on an airbox, printed a 2D section for starters then looked to see where it would hit things. Used some plasticine to find the areas where clearance was poor.

245346808_1229235190913416_5855725064962605128_n (1).jpg

Then started on a revised model, and currently printing it.

245139379_430336005435662_7673741119578456079_n (1).jpg

Ready for printing:

245336092_2743819892583446_688116223703235922_n.jpg

Artists impression to help visualize it:

dsfgtjtyku.jpg

Once the shape looks good I'll need to figure out how to split the shape up into bits so I can still get inside to do up the trumpets. Then what sort of filter to use, and its exact position.
Then start making some thin printed parts which I will carbon wrap.

It's cool making 100% carbon parts, but, it's considerably more work for only very small weight savings. Using 3d printing to get the geometry correct, then using carbon for strength is a very quick and easy process. (comparatively)

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10-14-2021, 02:09 AM	#17
RomanDave Drives: 2NZ ITB NCP10 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: New Zealand Posts: 52	I got the LSD fitted, and it's made an awesome difference! This gearbox is much less clunky than the other one. Still a bit stiff sometimes, but not too bad. Still working on how I want the engine bay to look, currently black trumpets and purple engine cover. DSC08485.jpg The trumpet length has been good, but they only juuuussssttt touch the edge of the bonnet. Which is actually fine, I could file them slightly to fit. But ultimately I want an airbox over them for longevity. So started on some new trumpets with more of a bend. new trumps.jpg Then started on an airbox, printed a 2D section for starters then looked to see where it would hit things. Used some plasticine to find the areas where clearance was poor. 245346808_1229235190913416_5855725064962605128_n (1).jpg Then started on a revised model, and currently printing it. 245139379_430336005435662_7673741119578456079_n (1).jpg Ready for printing: 245336092_2743819892583446_688116223703235922_n.jpg Artists impression to help visualize it: dsfgtjtyku.jpg Once the shape looks good I'll need to figure out how to split the shape up into bits so I can still get inside to do up the trumpets. Then what sort of filter to use, and its exact position. Then start making some thin printed parts which I will carbon wrap. It's cool making 100% carbon parts, but, it's considerably more work for only very small weight savings. Using 3d printing to get the geometry correct, then using carbon for strength is a very quick and easy process. (comparatively)