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      02-05-2024, 08:58 PM   #87
bigjae1976
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I finally infused and demolded the center part of the engine cover! It’s ugly…I used a bunch of leftover scraps of stuff to test this out.

Now, I won’t call it proprietary but it took about 5 different f-ups to be able to make a mold from the stock part…which is pressed and flocked cardboard.

I separated the vent and made a separate mold because I wasn’t sure if it would de-mold. Now I’m sure it will work as one piece so time to make a new mold.

The only bad part is the gurney flap on the front side of the vent is presenting some challenges. So I will have to delete it or bond it on after the fact - won’t be perfect.

I want to retain the OE aero with this so I will probably bond a flap on after the fact.
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