Dry cell for my volvo

[Topgun]

Ive got 7 years of carpentry under my belt and would love to build a dry cell for my 2.4L 1999 Volvo s70.

Questions:
1. Where can I find the metal, gaskets and plastic?

2. I've learned that plates with 1 hole and a smaller hole in the bottom corner that changes from left to right with each plate is best, correct?

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTwd5x-d8E6NlMEd-Nli-z8_k0P6QXyGnJ6AMH8yRVMWR2bqBLT5w

[hhofox]

Nice to see that you decided to build!
1. Where are you located? (Do a search on this forum for parts, etc. I personally use 1/8" thick gasket material from an industrial tools/parts store. Some hardwares sell it too.)

2. That design is usually good. Check out this video more that and more helpful info. http://www.youtube.com/user/hhoconnection?feature=watch#p/a/u/1/OmXHhVh_nkY
Take a look at the rest of the videos from HHOCONNECTION to get more comfortable with the operation/construction of dry cells.

You will not be sorry!;)

[Topgun]

I'm from Raleigh, NC i was really wondering how to cut the plates

[Madsceintist]

I'm from Raleigh, NC i was really wondering how to cut the plates

Laser cutting is best but as long as the plates stay perfectly flat your good.

[BioFarmer93]

I'm from Raleigh, NC i was really wondering how to cut the plates

-And to add to Madscientist's comment, if no one in your area has a laser cutter, then you can probably find a water jet cutter (or three) in or around Raleigh. I've talked to proponents of both methods and there is a minute difference in accuracy that is completely irrelevant at the tolerances we work to on this stuff. Also, you'll usually find that water jet cutting is a little less expensive than laser- but no guarantee on that as it depends on the owner.. My plates were water jetted and any dimensional discrepancies would have to be found with a micrometer, because my calipers can only measure to 1/1000th of an inch..:D

[myoldyourgold]

Even a good CNC turret punch will work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypq9QWJjZ7E

[Madsceintist]

Even a good CNC turret punch will work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypq9QWJjZ7E

That was cool ....
PRC in Douglasville, GA. which is 12 miles from me does that and laser. I've bee collecting stainless restaurant countertops and will be taking them to them to have them cut to spec. Specs are however pending a lack of decision.

[Topgun]

ive got an Uncle with a Laser cutter :D