3D printing a flame throwing exhaust to turbo rotary swap a BMW i8

In this episode we try out the new Einscan Rigil 3D scanner to build a 3D printed, self-fixturing exhaust system for a BMW i8 getting a Mazda 13B-REW swap. We'll scan the car, touch on the general design in Autodesk Fusion, how to order your own 3D printed metal parts from Craftcloud3D and then do the final assembly. With a rotary engine also functioning as a makeshift flame thrower, we'll look at how airflow detaches from the car and whether or not that will make for a crispy bumper.

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Chapters
0:00 – Rotary what?
1:20 – Einscan Rigil overview
4:40 – Disassembly, 11tybillion fasteners
5:43 – Rigil in IR mode
7:28 – Designing our parts in Fusion
10:45 – Rigil in marker-less laser mode
13:20 – Sourcing 3D prints in metal
14:05 – CO$T
15:19 – Hacking up a new OEM bumper
16:26 – Aluminum prints arrive
17:33 – Rear fascia install
18:12 – 3D printed stainless parts unbox
19:54 – Self-fixturing locating features
21:45 – Affordable fabrication parts, fast
22:57 – Welding printed metal
26:50 – Final assembly and test drive
27:38 – Loud (3 cylinder) noises
28:00 – Will it cook? Airshaper says.....
29:36 – Closing thoughts