Tamora air box

[Tamora s6]

Hi everyone am in the proses of replacing my air box 4 the
ACT Carbon one there are 2 30mm holes in bottom of my
Original box does any one know what there for and do need to
Drill 2 more in my new box thanks for any help.

[glow worm]

Holes are TVR "fix" to stop hydraulic lock if you drive through deep water and the air intake draws up water with a vacuum in the airbox. Also change the pop rivets on the catches for lock tighted nuts and bolts . Pop rivet ends have been known to break off and sucked into the engine...so I am told.

[Bobhon]

Tamora s6 said:

Hi everyone am in the proses of replacing my air box 4 the
ACT Carbon one there are 2 30mm holes in bottom of my
Original box does any one know what there for and do need to
Drill 2 more in my new box thanks for any help.

Is your original one in good condition and are you looking to sell it?

Bob

[shep1001]

glow worm said:

Holes are TVR "fix" to stop hydraulic lock if you drive through deep water and the air intake draws up water with a vacuum in the airbox. Also change the pop rivets on the catches for lock tighted nuts and bolts . Pop rivet ends have been known to break off and sucked into the engine...so I am told.

This. My ACT box came with nuts & bolts not rivets. To be extra cautious I smeared some silicone seal on them too.

[Tamora s6]

Hi thanks 4 all the info.regarding my new air box .
Just pm me with contact number 4 info on original box cheers.

[GazzaM100]

What do you think of the carbon ACT because I spoke to them and apparently it's not a gloss finish as they make carbon products for motorsport not show but will look into providing a more attractive finish

[shep1001]

GazzaM100 said:

What do you think of the carbon ACT because I spoke to them and apparently it's not a gloss finish as they make carbon products for motorsport not show but will look into providing a more attractive finish

They did do a lacquered finish, mine was finished that way - not sure if you can still get it though. A bit of carbon porn to liven up the thread!!

[Tamora s6]

Mine came with lacquered finish but riveted no stailess nuts and bolts😢

[m4tti]

The raw carbon isn't that dull on mine.

[Bobhon]

PM sent.