345 HEMI Badge Project

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jmedina0107

Discussion Starter · Jan 18, 2015

So I purchased a set of 392 Hemi engine covers for my RT. My plan is to make a set of 345 Hemi Badges out of ABS so it has more of a factory appearance. I will be adding the pictures of the progress as I go. I know I could buy these from Rebadge but I thought this might be a fun project to try out. I'm modeling the badge in AutoCad and will be printing it on a 3d Printer. I've added the pictures of the stencil I made and the progress of the 3d modeling.

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jmedina0107

Discussion Starter · #2 · Jan 18, 2015

Going out of town for a few days. I will be continuing the modeling process Monday night. I hope to have some more pics by then.

cdahl383

· #3 · Jan 18, 2015

Cool man good luck! I did the same thing with the half covers, looks great now! I got my badges from Rebadge though. I'm sure it'll look great when you're finished!

hoyt66

· #4 · Jan 18, 2015

Thats a great idea. I did the same as Carl and had Nate from rebadge make some. Turned out really good. Good luck:smileup:

TikiMan

· #5 · Jan 18, 2015

Should come out very cool.

dz302

· #6 · Jan 18, 2015

Just wondering why you guys didn't purchase 345 half covers?
I must be missing something.....

hoyt66

· #7 · Jan 18, 2015

dz302 said:
Just wondering why you guys didn't purchase 345 half covers?
I must be missing something.....

I wanted mine to " HEMI 345 " with " supercharged" in small letters underneath that

dz302

· #8 · Jan 18, 2015

hoyt66 said:
I wanted mine to " HEMI 345 " with " supercharged" in small letters underneath that

Ok. I just noticed several people said they did the same thing.
I was just wondering....
Thanks.

cdahl383

· #9 · Jan 19, 2015

Yeah I wanted mine to say 5.7L Hemi similar to the 6.4L Hemi on the SRT Jeeps, thought that looked cool. Didn't see any premade like that and thought it'd be a fun project to do in the winter.

They have some nice premade ones as well.

jmedina0107

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jan 19, 2015

For me I found that most of the covers have the HEMI raised up next to the 345. I wanted it to be more centered. Also I have been experimenting with different materials. Found that Nylon plastic has a similar heat tolerance to ABS and its a little more cost effective. I took a temperature reading of the engine compartment by sticking a thermostat next to the fuel rail and then went for a 20 min drive. Found that the area where the covers are mounted reach a high of 160 degrees and drops to 140 degrees. Which is probably why PVC warps after a while. I could have just bought the covers but then I would be looking for something else to do lol. I used to sculpt and spent some years as a 3d modeler. Skills I hardly get to use anymore so I figured this would be fun. Anyway just got back from taking my kid to Disney. I should have a little more done today. I will post soon.

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jmedina0107

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jan 20, 2015

Finished the 4 today. The red coloring is just so I can see the parts better. I will add more tomorrow.

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jmedina0107

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jan 25, 2015

Finally Finished the 3d Model. Just need to print it now. Will post the finished product soon.

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Dodgehemi64

· #13 · Jan 25, 2015

Are you talking about something like these on my car? :smileup:

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cdahl383

· #14 · Jan 25, 2015

Looks good man! I sure couldn't do that on a computer. Let us know how it turns out!

mgr

· #15 · Jan 27, 2015 (Edited)

This is a cool project. I'm looking forward to the end result:smileup: And thanks for the PM cdahl383. Your PM inbox is full.

jmedina0107

Discussion Starter · #16 · Feb 1, 2015

Thanks for the good feedback guys. If this comes out right I may just do some more designs. Maybe different style badges or other cosmetic parts. So I got word from the 3d printing company that my part should be here between Tuesday and Thursday. I can't wait! This weekend I decided to get the covers ready. I cut the back end of the passenger side cover to allow for the dipstick and bore a whole out of the front so that I can route the oil catch can hose through the cover. I also grinded down the 392 HEMI logo on both covers and added foam insulation to the bottom of the covers. I don't really know if I need the insulation or if it even insulates, but the old 5.7 cover had the foam so I made some of my own. Test fit everything and its good. Just need the badges and I'm good to go.

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Scat Pack

· #17 · Feb 1, 2015

That's some nice work!

cdahl383

· #18 · Feb 4, 2015

Looks good man!

I'm guessing the foam you're talking about was more of a sound deadener than anything. I always figured having these half covers on was a lot better than the stock engine cover with regard to letting heat escape from the manifold/engine and up to the hood through the vents and stuff.

Projects like that are fun! I remember messing around with my half covers a couple years ago, it was fun!

jmedina0107

Discussion Starter · #19 · Feb 4, 2015

Just got my prints in and test fitted. Everything looks good to me. I have to paint the numbers a silver to match the originals. The part has some flexibility to it. I think I'm going to use JB Weld to attach it to the covers once I complete the painting.

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70barcuda

· #20 · Feb 4, 2015

Nice work, 3D printers are going to be a major factor in our hobby I believe. :smileup:

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