New 'performance' CF airbox from ACT?

[chris watton]

gruffalo said:

chris watton said:

Tvr Power said:

Please make sure air/fuel ratio is correct you can't just plug and play especially on Powers bigger engines

Dom

So, would it be better to wait for you to fit it?

It would be best if you could check the mapping and adjust as necessary after fitting it.

After speaking to both Dom and Tim, that's what I'm going to do

[chris watton]

For anyone that's interested, and wonders why this new airbox is more expensive than the original CF box and trumpets put together, the new box comes with trumpets fitted as standard, they are not the same as the old type, so I am told.

This is why it's important to get the TB's re-balanced once the new airbox is in place, as there's every possibility it will run lean otherwise.

ETA - It looks like ACT are now offering the S6 swirl & expansion tank kit - haven't seen it on the website before today:

http://www.actproducts.co.uk/product/ssp07-s6-swir...

Edited by chris watton on Saturday 5th December 10:22

[Geoff Ashcroft]

Big thanks to Brendan at Concept Performance for my new CF box. It seals properly - yes, it seals like an airbox should, and it shines like a beacon with its lacquered finish. I just need to shift the expansion tank and its bracket to the NS inner wing and sort the front feed - job's a good 'un. Happy enough with the black air tubes, but if red ones ever become available, they'll be going on Merry Xmas boys ho ho ho.

Apologies for the crappy iPhone pix

[Andy_mr2sc]

Geof that looks awesome. Were the brackets included or did you have them made especially? I guess the front intake will feed down to or through the inner wing? Will you be having it dyno 'd to see any gains?
Loving the tractors by the way!

[Ernie321]

Have you got Brendon's contact details I've looked on the tinterweb and can't find them
Thanks

[Geoff Ashcroft]

Thanks Andy - the tractors are just awesome. Been driving many years now and I still get a huge buzz when I turn the key and unleash 4,500hp....

Had the whole lot from Brendan. Just took my time fitting - there's a bracket to transfer and a bit of jiggling to do, but no big deal. Its just fiddlier than working on the two Reds. Lots of test fits to make sure I got it to sit where I wanted before drilling holes. Mine's a boggo 3.6, not bothered about dyno results, though it'll go to Dom's for a service in Spring and will get what it needs.

The goal was I really wanted a box that seals and filters properly - that it also looks the mutts nuts is a bonus. Still mulling over the front feed, though it's only December lol.

Ernie, try [e-mail]

[chris watton]

Looks great Geoff

Should get my ACT version sometime this week..

[Andy_mr2sc]

Geoff Ashcroft said:

Thanks Andy - the tractors are just awesome. Been driving many years now and I still get a huge buzz when I turn the key and unleash 4,500hp....

Had the whole lot from Brendan. Just took my time fitting - there's a bracket to transfer and a bit of jiggling to do, but no big deal. Its just fiddlier than working on the two Reds. Lots of test fits to make sure I got it to sit where I wanted before drilling holes. Mine's a boggo 3.6, not bothered about dyno results, though it'll go to Dom's for a service in Spring and will get what it needs.

Apologies to all for getting off topic but I feel a bit inadequate now with my 105hp Case 1056XL. I sometimes get the front wheels in the air but that's definitely a weight distribution issue more than pure horse power!
That's a really neat job on the 'box. I see what you mean about wanting the red silicon.

Edited by Andy_mr2sc on Monday 7th December 23:20

[Pursyluv]

Geoff Ashcroft said:

Still mulling over the front feed,

Brendan was able to rig up a front feed pipe via the hi-beam aperture following the headlight mod he did for me. To aid the air feed he created a cone on the end of the pipe, have a word with him he might be able to come up with something that feeds a standard front end

[gacksen]

Pursyluv said:

Brendan was able to rig up a front feed pipe via the hi-beam aperture following the headlight mod he did for me. To aid the air feed he created a cone on the end of the pipe, have a word with him he might be able to come up with something that feeds a standard front end

looks tasty

except of the looks whats the benefit here ?

[Geoff Ashcroft]

gacksen said:

looks tasty

except of the looks whats the benefit here ?

It seals properly, so the engine gets clean filtered air. And the clips don't need cable ties around them anymore lol

[chris watton]

I am looking forward to the remap to see how well the 4.3 does with the full big bore exhaust, Clive's conical decats and this airbox - although I admit I got the airbox for the engine bay bling....

[ShiDevil]

gacksen said:

looks tasty

except of the looks whats the benefit here ?

I'll summarise the benefits...

1. Better Fit of air filter and also on throttle bodies.
2. Additional Airflow from front of car, which provides more air and colder air to air box. This means the potential for more power etc.
3. Trumpets for more power.

[alex_gray255]

...and it is less prone to usual cracking + better quality wear and tear...

[chris watton]

What do people do with their original airboxes, keep them?

I know there's nothing wrong with mine, no cracks etc. Don't know whether to sell it or hang onto it..

[ShiDevil]

chris watton said:

What do people do with their original airboxes, keep them?

I know there's nothing wrong with mine, no cracks etc. Don't know whether to sell it or hang onto it..

Always keep so you can revert to original if needed

[chris watton]

ShiDevil said:

Always keep so you can revert to original if needed

I thought so - I think I already have half an original Tamora in our loft!

[crimbo]

If you want to sell, send me a pm, price and pics. But I may get one of these

[chris watton]

[mk1fan]

Late Xmas pressie to myself I think. Will fit when the 4.0 gets fitted.