3D printed vent gauge pod

Trochoidal · 07-03-2020, 12:14 PM

Hey has anyone printed this vent gauge pod yet? While there’s no blueprint for this with dimensions, it sure looks like it would fit our cars. I’ll have to load this up in Solidworks and get some dimensions to see how close it is to being a viable option.

In the meantime, I just wanted to see who has made this print.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3014198

Trochoidal · 07-03-2020, 08:44 PM

The suspense got the best of me. I’ll just print one and give an update.

Hops · 07-03-2020, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Trochoidal

The suspense got the best of me. I’ll just print one and give an update.

This looks cool, what kind of gauge would you put in it?

Trochoidal · 07-03-2020, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hops

This looks cool, what kind of gauge would you put in it?

Banks iDash, 2-1/16” standard diameter.

Trochoidal · 07-05-2020, 11:26 PM

Well the Sonic vent on Thingiverse (1st picture) might look close to our vents, but it’s not the same. Printed it out and it was a solid 0.048” undersize on the OD.

So I made 2 new solid models and will print them.

Trochoidal · 07-07-2020, 07:00 PM

Success! Air flow is nice considering the larger diameter bore to accommodate the gauge bezel. I printed this using cubic fill for extra support between inner and outer walls.

ZeroC · 08-11-2023, 11:45 AM

pmd you !

ctrlz · 08-11-2023, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Trochoidal

Success! Air flow is nice considering the larger diameter bore to accommodate the gauge bezel. I printed this using cubic fill for extra support between inner and outer walls.

Beautiful job!

SS_Don · 08-11-2023, 12:00 PM

I like. How did you run the wiring?

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keep_hope_alive · 08-11-2023, 12:56 PM

Nice modeling work. You'll want a final version in ASA or ABS so it doesn't deform while sitting in a hot car during the summer. ASA has UV protection which would be better for a convertible. I even have PLA+ getting soft with a few failures this year for parts in the cabin from afternoons in the summer sun.

Is there a back behind the vent to protect it from cold or hot air? The electronics won't like temp extremes in the long run.

Trochoidal · 08-11-2023, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeroC

pmd you !

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Beautiful job!

Thank you. It was a fun little project.

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Originally Posted by keep_hope_alive

Nice modeling work. You'll want a final version in ASA or ABS so it doesn't deform while sitting in a hot car during the summer. ASA has UV protection which would be better for a convertible. I even have PLA+ getting soft with a few failures this year for parts in the cabin from afternoons in the summer sun.

Is there a back behind the vent to protect it from cold or hot air? The electronics won't like temp extremes in the long run.

Thanks! I bought one that was made in PTEG and that lasted 2 days.

This is what prompted me to make my own. This was printed in ABS over 3 years ago. It has been great and there are no issues with it 3+ years later. I tried PLA & PLA+ and they lasted under a week in the summer heat.

No there isn’t a back and that’s because the Banks gauge does put off a small amount of heat and I wanted it to “breathe”.

As for the electronics tolerating the open back, the Banks gauge hasn’t missed a beat and functions fine.

What would you define as extreme temperature and what timeline do you feel is the long run?

Trochoidal · 08-11-2023, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Don

I like. How did you run the wiring?

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Thanks! I ran the wires straight out of the back of the pod and behind the drivers side dash cover right into the OBDII port.

07-03-2020, 12:14 PM	#1
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	3D printed vent gauge pod Hey has anyone printed this vent gauge pod yet? While there’s no blueprint for this with dimensions, it sure looks like it would fit our cars. I’ll have to load this up in Solidworks and get some dimensions to see how close it is to being a viable option. In the meantime, I just wanted to see who has made this print. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3014198 __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

07-03-2020, 08:44 PM	#2
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	The suspense got the best of me. I’ll just print one and give an update. Attached Images __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

07-05-2020, 11:26 PM	#5
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	Well the Sonic vent on Thingiverse (1st picture) might look close to our vents, but it’s not the same. Printed it out and it was a solid 0.048” undersize on the OD. So I made 2 new solid models and will print them. Attached Images __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

07-07-2020, 07:00 PM	#6
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	Success! Air flow is nice considering the larger diameter bore to accommodate the gauge bezel. I printed this using cubic fill for extra support between inner and outer walls. Attached Images __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

08-11-2023, 12:00 PM	#9
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keep_hope_alive Electrical Engineer Drives: 2023 1SS A10 Black Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Illinois Posts: 775	Nice modeling work. You'll want a final version in ASA or ABS so it doesn't deform while sitting in a hot car during the summer. ASA has UV protection which would be better for a convertible. I even have PLA+ getting soft with a few failures this year for parts in the cabin from afternoons in the summer sun. Is there a back behind the vent to protect it from cold or hot air? The electronics won't like temp extremes in the long run. __________________ 2023 1SS A10 Black NPP/C2U/H72 - Daily Driver Historically an Accord and Camry owner with self-performed maintenance/repair. 1100: 5/3/22 . . . . . . . 2000: 6/25/22 . . . . . .4000: 8/17/22 . . . . . . . 6000: 9/10/22 Daily Driver mileage update: 22k mi. @ April 2024 New Engine @ 22,600 Build Log: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...6#post11353116

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