Carbon Fiber Valve Cover Teaser....

[Disturbed]

...for you guys who are not on the other two boards...just for you.

Well we all know Disturbed has been playing mad man.

just...a tease. Enjoy.

While it's not the finished product, you can see it's a Gen 3...but taller. For all you Gen 3 guys who want better rockers, you will not have to buy a spacer. Also, for the Gen 1 and 2 guys who want something diferent and not have to worry about your car burning to the ground if you have a small fire. I like the look of the Gen 3 but they never fit....until now.


I still have more test fittings to do and I want to run them for a few months to make sure they are unbreakable.


I have more CF stuff in devlopment...but....lets just talk about the Valve covers for now.


http://forums.viperclub.org/general-viper-discussion/628478-carbon-fiber-valve-cover-here-soon.html

http://www.viperalley.com/forum/viper-discussions-gen-i/77684-teaser-cf-valve-covers.html

[jasonmiddletn]

Look's good! :thumbs:

[MiSdIrEcTeD_1]

There are certainly a few people banned at either one or both of those links, not to mention folks who troll that aren't registered at either. Can you hotlink the pics from where they are attached for all to see? http://www.viperforums.net/forums/images/styles/blacksmart/editor/insertimage.gif

[Disturbed]

How's This...? http://www.viperforums.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=58&pictureid=349

[MiSdIrEcTeD_1]

How's This...? http://www.viperforums.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=58&pictureid=349

Have you decided on a price yet if you go through with making more? What about color options? Those look pretty damned good from what I can see.

[Disturbed]

This was a good Q from one of the guys on the VCA.

Heh heh...at $1000/pr., I don't think cost is what's on their minds.
http://forums.viperclub.org/images/smilies/grin.gif

If everything else is the same except for vertical height, I don't think a 2nd mold would be *that* much more expensive.
If you've got it in CAD, I'd be happy to make the necessary adjustments to the drawings.

A few other questions:
1. What weave are you using? Wet-lay? Autoclaved?
I couldn't really tell from the one in the pic that's painted.

2. Will they have the interior mounts for the oil baffles and foam?

3. Can they be threaded (or have bushings put in them) for AN or NPT CCV lines?

4. OEM oil cap (710 cap) fits/seals?

5. If you think I'm a PITA here, you should see me clean my wheels.

[Disturbed]

Here is my answer.

1.) Infusion: It's a bit of a hybird. It's not a true wet lay up, but it's not pre-preg either. It's 90% as light as pre-preg.
1b.) 2x2 (looks the best)

2.) Yes

3.) Yes...however you want it.

4.) Have not made up my mind (Custom CF or Billet Al http://forums.viperclub.org/images/smilies/dunno.gif )

5.) Nope, love it. It just means you as car crazy as I am.



The mold and labor is the expensive part. These are custom to most anything you want when you order. These are not el-cheap $600 carbon copies (pun intended).

If you want your “car’s name” in them, no problem.

You want the vac nipples in the rear threaded...sure.

If you want no oil cap because you have a dry sump...that's not an issue.

You want the oil cap in the front of the engine so it's easier to fill...no problem.

For example. My finished set will be like this:

Non-painted
UV coated
Nipples threaded in rear
No Oil Cap
Custom Logo in center.
No baffles
Jet Coated interior


I am sure these will be somewhat lighter than stock, it will not be much, these really are for that true custom look All Valve cover come with a serial number because each will be unique. Also a good set of Roller Rockers are a must on these cars, have you seen the stock one…?

The sky is the limit with the exception of height and shape. You don't need a 1200hp monster to use better roller rockers. Even stock Vipers pick up 5-10rwhp from a good set of rockers. http://forums.viperclub.org/images/smilies/headbang.gif

[Disturbed]

Have you decided on a price yet if you go through with making more? What about color options? Those look pretty damned good from what I can see.



They are Carbon Fiber and don't need to be painted. But with all the options it should be right a $1k for a set.