DIY comp: Flamethrowers - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

VAN454 · 09-01-2006, 03:26 PM

OK, I guess my favorite DIY thing on my car (aside from the engine which I put in all by myself

) is my flamethrowers. I designed and build this kit with information that I gathered from heaps of web sites and mostly using parts I already had.
Here's a pic of them in action

I'll have to take some pics of the system to post up

VAN454 · 10-01-2006, 11:42 PM

here's some pics of how they are constructed

1BADSS · 11-01-2006, 07:38 AM

Nice set up 454, can you explane how the whole system works together and what is in the control box and what it does.

VAN454 · 11-01-2006, 10:01 AM

OK, the control box contains 2 transisters, 2 resisters and a relay. It basicly just turns the power to the coils on and off around 50 times a sec. This is what gives you a constant spark at the plugs. First you switch on the control box, so that there is spark, then you turn on the fuel pump to presureise the system. Last you hit the switch for the fuel lock off which allows the fuel to flow to the spray nossles in the exhaust ahead of the plugs and give the engine a rev. That's about it. It took a fair while to figure out how to make it work and I am still tinkering with it to get an even bigger flame, but I'm pretty happy with it.

chrismac · 11-01-2006, 06:42 PM

what spray nozzles are you using?

Tiny · 11-01-2006, 08:56 PM

MMmmmm Fire...

Your a madman VAN

Love your work!

VAN454 · 11-01-2006, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiny

MMmmmm Fire...

Your a madman VAN

Love your work!

HAHAHA!! thanks mate, andthat fellow at Radioshack said I was mad. Well who's mad now ?! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and the nossles are brass micro sprinkler sprayers. Made a bit of a difference to the flame too. Before I put those in I had just flattened the ends of the fuel line to make it spray a bit. All the photos are B4 the nossles were installed, so my flames are a fair bit bigger now.

chrismac · 12-01-2006, 05:50 PM

dont suppose you have a pic showing how u have installed the sprayers into the exhaust pipe?
I have the same thing in my bedford van, except i have a switch which cuts off the engine, pumping excess fuel into the exhaust. doesnt really put out the sorta flame i NEED!

VAN454 · 12-01-2006, 07:29 PM

I don't have any pics of how the nossles are held in since it is difficult to see even on the car. The nozzles are screwed into some metal fuel line that is attatched to the exhaust. Then there is rubber fuel line running back to a tee peice and then back to the fuel lock-off. Hope that kinda makes sense

chrismac · 13-01-2006, 03:03 PM

sort of

chrismac · 18-01-2006, 06:56 PM

was thinkin more about your flame thrower, im guessing the fuel line with the micro sprayers are inside the exhaust (obviously) how are u holding the metal fuel line in place and also where uve gone threw the exhaust pipe (with the metal line) wot did you use to seal around the pipe so no exhaust gases leaked out?

not sure if this really makes sense

VAN454 · 19-01-2006, 02:08 PM

The metal lines are bent to around 45 degrees and are held in plcae with a big hose clamp that goes right around the exhaust. I sealed the holes with muffler putty. Nothin to it.

chrismac · 19-01-2006, 05:01 PM

i gotta try this

VAN454 · 19-01-2006, 05:16 PM

If you want more detail on wiring feel free to PM me as I don't want you setting yourself on fire!!

chrismac · 19-01-2006, 11:04 PM

all the setup is already in, will pm you once i get the other parts needed

09-01-2006, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
VAN454 Hoff Jnr Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sth east melb Ride: '88 Trans Am GTA Posts: 1,510	DIY comp: Flamethrowers OK, I guess my favorite DIY thing on my car (aside from the engine which I put in all by myself ) is my flamethrowers. I designed and build this kit with information that I gathered from heaps of web sites and mostly using parts I already had. Here's a pic of them in action I'll have to take some pics of the system to post up __________________ THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBIC INCHES........EXCEPT FOR RACE POWER!! Last edited by VAN454; 11-01-2006 at 11:08 AM.

10-01-2006, 11:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
VAN454 Hoff Jnr Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sth east melb Ride: '88 Trans Am GTA Posts: 1,510	here's some pics of how they are constructed __________________ THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBIC INCHES........EXCEPT FOR RACE POWER!!

11-01-2006, 07:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
1BADSS IN CUBES WE TRUST Trade Rating: (2) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Ride: LX SS Torana & VE SS V Commonwhore Posts: 3,621	Nice set up 454, can you explane how the whole system works together and what is in the control box and what it does. __________________ That is a sweet noise you got there man, I had you picked clear across the valley............ 'headbang'

11-01-2006, 10:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
VAN454 Hoff Jnr Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sth east melb Ride: '88 Trans Am GTA Posts: 1,510	OK, the control box contains 2 transisters, 2 resisters and a relay. It basicly just turns the power to the coils on and off around 50 times a sec. This is what gives you a constant spark at the plugs. First you switch on the control box, so that there is spark, then you turn on the fuel pump to presureise the system. Last you hit the switch for the fuel lock off which allows the fuel to flow to the spray nossles in the exhaust ahead of the plugs and give the engine a rev. That's about it. It took a fair while to figure out how to make it work and I am still tinkering with it to get an even bigger flame, but I'm pretty happy with it. __________________ THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBIC INCHES........EXCEPT FOR RACE POWER!! Last edited by VAN454; 11-01-2006 at 11:10 AM.

11-01-2006, 08:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tiny Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney Ride: 400 Chev HQ Monaro Posts: 850	MMmmmm Fire... Your a madman VAN Love your work! __________________ Tiny's 400 Cube HQ Australia... LOVE IT OR LEAVE. Proud Aussie.

11-01-2006, 06:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
chrismac casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Perth Ride: wrx and CF bedford Posts: 42	what spray nozzles are you using?

12-01-2006, 05:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
chrismac casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Perth Ride: wrx and CF bedford Posts: 42	dont suppose you have a pic showing how u have installed the sprayers into the exhaust pipe? I have the same thing in my bedford van, except i have a switch which cuts off the engine, pumping excess fuel into the exhaust. doesnt really put out the sorta flame i NEED!

12-01-2006, 07:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
VAN454 Hoff Jnr Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sth east melb Ride: '88 Trans Am GTA Posts: 1,510	I don't have any pics of how the nossles are held in since it is difficult to see even on the car. The nozzles are screwed into some metal fuel line that is attatched to the exhaust. Then there is rubber fuel line running back to a tee peice and then back to the fuel lock-off. Hope that kinda makes sense __________________ THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBIC INCHES........EXCEPT FOR RACE POWER!!

13-01-2006, 03:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
chrismac casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Perth Ride: wrx and CF bedford Posts: 42	sort of

18-01-2006, 06:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
chrismac casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Perth Ride: wrx and CF bedford Posts: 42	was thinkin more about your flame thrower, im guessing the fuel line with the micro sprayers are inside the exhaust (obviously) how are u holding the metal fuel line in place and also where uve gone threw the exhaust pipe (with the metal line) wot did you use to seal around the pipe so no exhaust gases leaked out? not sure if this really makes sense

19-01-2006, 02:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
VAN454 Hoff Jnr Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sth east melb Ride: '88 Trans Am GTA Posts: 1,510	The metal lines are bent to around 45 degrees and are held in plcae with a big hose clamp that goes right around the exhaust. I sealed the holes with muffler putty. Nothin to it. __________________ THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBIC INCHES........EXCEPT FOR RACE POWER!!

19-01-2006, 05:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
chrismac casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Perth Ride: wrx and CF bedford Posts: 42	i gotta try this

19-01-2006, 05:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
VAN454 Hoff Jnr Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sth east melb Ride: '88 Trans Am GTA Posts: 1,510	If you want more detail on wiring feel free to PM me as I don't want you setting yourself on fire!! __________________ THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR CUBIC INCHES........EXCEPT FOR RACE POWER!!

19-01-2006, 11:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
chrismac casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Perth Ride: wrx and CF bedford Posts: 42	all the setup is already in, will pm you once i get the other parts needed

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