Alternative Induction Solutions?

[VYT]

Anybody found an alternative induction solution for the S6? I have noticed some cracks appearing in the air box around No 1 trumpet, (T350). I guess I have 3 choices. Try to fix what is there, replace with new TVR air box or maybe there is an aftermarket solution out there? or I guess another idea would be to make something from scratch, in which case what would be the optimum configuration? I like the idea of six individual trumpets and filters but is that at all sensible?

Cheers in advance.

[dvs_dave]

six separate trumpets and filters will only be any good if you have a cold air ram pipe directly to the filters

[GreenV8S]

Better to put all the intakes into a plenum drawing from a common air filter, as the air speed through the filter will be far more uniform and lower on average (for a given total filter area) - this will give better filtering and less pressure drop across the filter.

[VYT]

GreenV8S said:

Better to put all the intakes into a plenum drawing from a common air filter, as the air speed through the filter will be far more uniform and lower on average (for a given total filter area) - this will give better filtering and less pressure drop across the filter.

dvs dave said:

six separate trumpets and filters will only be any good if you have a cold air ram pipe directly to the filters

Thanks, sounds like the TVR setup is not so bad just a bit weak. I think I'll fix what I have for now and set about making something similar but less prone to fracture.

Cheers

Bob

[Turbo100]

I am, as we speak having a carbon fibre airbox made, modelled on a brand new plastic one from TVR. Will keep you posted with pics, when it's all finished (currently waiting for a new clutch, which having been sent from the UK still hasn't arrived....so expect a 2 to 3 week wait for the results.

[UpTheIron]

Turbo100 said:

I am, as we speak having a carbon fibre airbox made, modelled on a brand new plastic one from TVR. Will keep you posted with pics, when it's all finished (currently waiting for a new clutch, which having been sent from the UK still hasn't arrived....so expect a 2 to 3 week wait for the results.

Can I ask how much / where from? I could do with a new airbox and am interested in alternatives to the substandard (imho) TVR offering.

[Turbo100]

Still waiting for a final pricing. Obviously the first one will cost me dearly, but if there are more people interested they may look at making a few more and thus bringing the price down. It is being made by a local Australian yacht builder for me. If there is any interest let me know. Once I get a final price I will post it up here .