Custom made VC combustion box.

[webby3650]

As everyone knows, VC combustion packages are very vulnerable and are often blown out way to soon. I see it all the time and can't justify buying one. So I made one! It's made entirely out of skamol. I plan to put it to the test here soon! This is my first prototype and is an exact replica of the original. I brought home an old encore that needed almost all new internal parts and I couldn't resist.

 

[bobdog2o02]

That's really cool, good luck with it. The VC reliability is the only reason I don't own one.

 

[begreen]

Looking good. The old combustion package is in better shape than some we see here. How much did the skamol run?

 

[Diabel]

It looks like the 0028 model. Is this board easily available?

 

[webby3650]

Looking good. The old combustion package is in better shape than some we see here. How much did the skamol run?

The old box is actually a new one that has been floating around the shop for years. I'm just using it for a pattern. I'm not sure how much the skamol runs, these were scrap pieces.

 

[webby3650]

It looks like the 0028 model. Is this board easily available?

It is a 0028.

 

[webby3650]

I've had several fires now with the new box, I've been very impressed! Everything held together great. So I decided to make a non-cat version just for kicks. Here it is with the back off of it. Next cold snap I'll be giving it a try.

 

[BrotherBart]

Just got a call from Bethel. They said tell ya to knock it off.

 

[webby3650]

Just got a call from Bethel. They said tell ya to knock it off.

Ya, they don't want anybody making a better product!
I know better, there's nobody at VC that takes or makes phone calls anymore.