Carbon Fiber Oil Tubes

Robert Linton · 04-04-2009, 08:00 PM

As noted in another post, there was a plan to make carbon fiber oil tubes with bonded titanium ends. Unfortunately, however, thanks to Porsche engineering and Geoffrey's testing to confirm, the outside temperature of the four tubes could reach in excess of 300 C (572 F) and while we have a carbon ceramic material that can take a constant 600 C (1112 F) and titanium can withstand this temperature, the highest temperature adhesive will have issues above 205 C (401 F) and the potential therefore of cataclysmic failure would loom. In short, the tubes will be machined titanium and, as with the original proposal, will have the collateral benefit of eliminating the slight flow impediment caused by the crush method of creating the flange on either end of the original equipment part.

Wachuko · 04-07-2009, 09:59 AM

These threads are just great.

Got me thinking about doing something...

Back in 20

jsham · 04-08-2009, 06:55 AM

Have you made a set yet and do you have any pictures of them?
Cheers

Robert Linton · 04-08-2009, 07:48 AM

In progress.

ducnine · 04-08-2009, 04:29 PM

which oil tubes are you talking about?

Wachuko · 04-08-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducnine

which oil tubes are you talking about?

Those in the photo...

04-04-2009, 08:00 PM	#1
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	Carbon Fiber Oil Tubes As noted in another post, there was a plan to make carbon fiber oil tubes with bonded titanium ends. Unfortunately, however, thanks to Porsche engineering and Geoffrey's testing to confirm, the outside temperature of the four tubes could reach in excess of 300 C (572 F) and while we have a carbon ceramic material that can take a constant 600 C (1112 F) and titanium can withstand this temperature, the highest temperature adhesive will have issues above 205 C (401 F) and the potential therefore of cataclysmic failure would loom. In short, the tubes will be machined titanium and, as with the original proposal, will have the collateral benefit of eliminating the slight flow impediment caused by the crush method of creating the flange on either end of the original equipment part.

04-07-2009, 09:59 AM	#2
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04-08-2009, 06:55 AM	#3
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04-08-2009, 07:48 AM	#4
Robert Linton Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,821	In progress.