BDA look cam cover for ST170

[motorpoint]

Hi guys. Some time ago i was looking for BDA look cam cover for ST170 engine (ALDA). Unsuccesfully... (http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthre...436&highlight=).
So I started designing 2 variants myself. One with VVT delete and one with VVT. Now I have 3D models ready and model with VVT delete is printed on 3D printer (plastic). The next step is to pass the data to foundry to produce the castings. Because production of 1 - 2 pieces is nonsense, I would like to know, if there will be any interest in these covers so that I can agree on the number of pieces in the foundry and thus reduce production costs. I don´t want binding orders, I just want to know if there are enough people to make the production pay off. So if you are interested, please let me know and indicate if VVT or VVT delete variant.
(sorry for mistakes in my English)
Thanks

[wildo105e]

I have a duratec engine now so not for me but good on you for pushing forwards with this . Can they not be printed in plastic like the standard duratec cover or is the end result not as nice as alloy etc.

[motorpoint]

I am just finding out the possibility of printing from plastic that can withstand temperatures etc...or printing metal on 3D...

[dt36]

Does it need the option of an oil breather take off? I'm sure I've seen some Blacktop BDA covers with an adaptor on them.

I like the idea of these and would be interested if the pricing is right.

[motorpoint]

Yes...

[dt36]

Yes...
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Is it accessible on an inline rear wheel drive conversion if located in that position?
Might be very tight on a MK1 or MK2 Escort conversion, assuming that is the bulkhead/heater bubble position.

[motorpoint]

Breathing could be located anywhere. On both sides...

[scortedvan]

Id be interested in a 'with VVT' cover! They look very good.

[motorpoint]

OK, will post pics of plastic model with VVT after I´ll finish it.

[modifyitmike]

id be interested in a 'with vvt' cover! They look very good.

me too

[notenoughtime]

VVT for me please

[Mash]

VVT for me too

[SimonD]

Nice work, I have looked at doing something simpler for the Duratec but a cover that fits over the original. There are some really good vacuum-formed plastics now and it would keep the cost right down, I will revisit this at some point and make it more polished

[motorpoint]

With the number of production of 15 castings I would get the price around 280 - 300,- GBP (incl. machining) and it still seems to me too much...
So I make a list of candidates and when I get to some number around 30, I would order production.
With VVT: scortedvan, modifyitmike, notenoughtime, Mash
VVT delete: motorpoint
In case of further interest add yourself to the list and reply with quote...

[donnie]

If you do one with VVT capability then I will have one

[motorpoint]

With VVT: scortedvan, modifyitmike, notenoughtime, Mash, donnie
VVT delete: motorpoint

5 only? need at least 15 to get some normall price...

[motorpoint]

Now it is finalized and printed on 3D (plastic model) - without VVT. With VVT next week...

[donnie]

Looking fine and glad someone is trying to produce a cover for the st

[motorpoint]

Looking fine and glad someone is trying to produce a cover for the st

Thanks. Just there is a problem to find more ppl who will be interested to reduce price...

[notenoughtime]

Look great
Not sure on the colour lol

[motorpoint]

Don´t you like such a beautiful eco-green color? But because, as I write above, it´s just a plastic model to test if the seal fits etc., so I´m not dealing with color. I originally wanted pink, but Greta wrote me that green is better for ecological burden of nature... :-)

[beeRS]

Well done for doing this. It is well needed. I would have had one if the opportunity came up a couple of years ago. I don't need one any more, but I am pleased to see that its being considered. Good luck.

[BRGmotorsport]

I would definitely have a non vvt cover! Looks awesome just what I wanted

[motorpoint]

Hi. Just you have to wait a little, I will order it at foundry after I´ll have more ppl (5-10) to reduce the price.

[motorpoint]

update...
With VVT: scortedvan, modifyitmike, notenoughtime, Mash
VVT delete: motorpoint, BRGmotorsport

[donnie]

You missed me, with vvT for me

[motorpoint]

sorry...

[motorpoint]

update...
With VVT: scortedvan, modifyitmike, notenoughtime, Mash, donnie
VVT delete: motorpoint, BRGmotorsport

[Mash]

Any news on this Mate?

[motorpoint]

Not now and till the end of next week, because my friend who has to arrange everything about foundry is locked at home with stupid covid :-(

[Mash]

Bump we're still here MP

[motorpoint]

Still waiting for free capacity of the foundry, hope it will be in 5-10 days to make first 10 pcs...

[motorpoint]

Hi guys! Finally I got free capacity of the foundry for the first week of June, so wanna ask if you are still interested. Because I ordered 10 pcs only, still can´t push the price under 300,- plus cca 50,- for final machining. New orders welcomed to reduce price...now 7 only :-(
With VVT: scortedvan, modifyitmike, notenoughtime, Mash, donnie
VVT delete: motorpoint, BRGmotorsport

[katana]

Just thinking - you could approach Dave at Retroford and see if he'll take the remainder? If he has a market for them he might order more?

[donnie]

Look forward to seeing these done

[motorpoint]

thanks for notice, will ask him...

[Baron von Teuchter]

If you can do one for the duratec i'll take one...

[motorpoint]

If you can do one for the duratec i'll take one...

ST170 only :-( with or without VVT delete...

[donnie]

Did you get a batch cast at the foundry early June so we can see how they are coming along

[v8ian]

Im watching this with interest, as I may be going St170 with VVT, any news yet????