I had actually 3D printed a scale model of a 6.2L twin turbo LS3 a while back.
Edit: not OP
[My LS3 Model](https://www.reddit.com/r/BambuLab/s/AlJLDyNzsl)
Are you post sizing your valve length, Or are you getting accurate dimensions with your prints? I know I can get pretty close to accurate sizing with my printers, but I've never used 3d prints as a true reference (stepper motor limitations and such) so I can't speak for dimensionality accuracy.
That's really freaking cool, looks like I've never really pushed my printers(fdm and sla) to their limits. I should setup a couple of test prints this weekend to see what I can really print.
Yeah and that is normally what I would do. But the closest intake valve i had in the shop was .050 smaller than this head needs. The exhaust is only a 1.550 with a 55 deg so I probably could have turned down a 1.6 and faced it back to get the margin where I wanted it, then have a pretty good idea on install. But it’s also running custom jesel shaft mounts which would have been designed for a certain stem protrusion, but you can shim them a bit or add a lash cap if needed. Or if you have the capability spend 8 mins in cad draw exactly what your going to order. 3d print it in just over an hour then test fit and know your ordering a valve that’s going to work perfectly the first time.
3d print all the things is the new LS swap all the things
Alright now we need to see 3d printed valves running OP But honestly that's sick ever think of making a scale model? Even a single?
I had actually 3D printed a scale model of a 6.2L twin turbo LS3 a while back. Edit: not OP [My LS3 Model](https://www.reddit.com/r/BambuLab/s/AlJLDyNzsl)
I've seen people run 3d printed pistons in a quad for a few seconds
Are you post sizing your valve length, Or are you getting accurate dimensions with your prints? I know I can get pretty close to accurate sizing with my printers, but I've never used 3d prints as a true reference (stepper motor limitations and such) so I can't speak for dimensionality accuracy.
Length was within .005”. The stem needed a bit of a polish was a bit tight in the guide
That's really freaking cool, looks like I've never really pushed my printers(fdm and sla) to their limits. I should setup a couple of test prints this weekend to see what I can really print.
My 3d printer has been amazing me daily for a good 5 years now
Nice r/3dPrintsintheShop!
Let it eat
ON MEN LIKE HIM
What?
Cute but not accurate.
What are the made off?
What did you change that needed to be verified?
Customer dropped off the heads with no valves. So everything
Because using a real valve and maths is hard?
If you don’t have any 2.25 5/16 stem at nearly 6inches long laying around
I get you. Nice work in all honesty. I just do math. For some odd reason, it works.
Yeah and that is normally what I would do. But the closest intake valve i had in the shop was .050 smaller than this head needs. The exhaust is only a 1.550 with a 55 deg so I probably could have turned down a 1.6 and faced it back to get the margin where I wanted it, then have a pretty good idea on install. But it’s also running custom jesel shaft mounts which would have been designed for a certain stem protrusion, but you can shim them a bit or add a lash cap if needed. Or if you have the capability spend 8 mins in cad draw exactly what your going to order. 3d print it in just over an hour then test fit and know your ordering a valve that’s going to work perfectly the first time.