Cutting and shaping carbon fiber engine cover.

[superchargedg]

Has anyone cut any carbon fiber cause i just bought a z engine cover and have to shape it to fit my aps tall boy plenum.I knew i would have to make it fit but i have never used a dremel with carbon fiber................any tips from you guys.

[the750]

is it solid carbon fiber or like fiberglass with a carbon fiber overlay??

[superchargedg]

I really dont know,how can i tell.The underside is a dark black color.

[xXHotelCrazyXx]

I work with carbon fiber, quite a bit actually (hints i am an aircraft mechanic) and its safe to use a cutting wheel at a very high speed with minimal pressure so you dont have shardes or splinters of fiber flying everywhere. A high speed with minimal pressure is reccomended so the cutting wheel wont snag up on the part, if that happens there is a slight risk the part could crack depending on how many plys have been incorporated into the part. You should be fine, just take your time and do it right!

[superchargedg]

Originally Posted by xXHotelCrazyXx

I work with carbon fiber, quite a bit actually (hints i am an aircraft mechanic) and its safe to use a cutting wheel at a very high speed with minimal pressure so you dont have shardes or splinters of fiber flying everywhere. A high speed with minimal pressure is reccomended so the cutting wheel wont snag up on the part, if that happens there is a slight risk the part could crack depending on how many plys have been incorporated into the part. You should be fine, just take your time and do it right!

Thanks man and i hope the plenum works out for you..........at least it looks awesome under the hood.

[xXHotelCrazyXx]

Originally Posted by superchargedg

Thanks man and i hope the plenum works out for you..........at least it looks awesome under the hood.

NP anytime

[the750]

Originally Posted by superchargedg

I really dont know,how can i tell.The underside is a dark black color.

probably is fiberglass or FRP then. be careful, you have 2 different materials stuck together, and fiberglass is very tricky to work with - just don't crack it!

[superchargedg]

Originally Posted by the750

probably is fiberglass or FRP then. be careful, you have 2 different materials stuck together, and fiberglass is very tricky to work with - just don't crack it!

Looks like i have to take it very easy i quess.