NOTE - The intention of this thread is to collate all the usefull information contained in this forum into one place for easy reference. Although believed correct, some information is only based on opinions and suggestions from the forum members and should therefore no be taken as "Official" or "TVR Approved". It is also the latest information at the time of writing, although some brands (eg. Oils/Fluids/Tyres) and specifications may differ slightly to the handbook dependant on age and year of manufacture of car.

Any additional information / suggestions / corrections are welcome!

GENERAL

Make TVR
Model T350C


Engine 6-cylinder inline alloy engine with 4 valves per cylinder and dry sump lubrication
Capacity 3605cc
Bore/stroke 93mmx83mm
Compression Ratio 11.8:1
Max Power 350 bhp @ 7200 rpm
Max Torque 290 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm
Power to Weight Ratio 304 bhp/ton
Performance:
0 to 60 mph: 4.4 seconds
0 to 100 mph: 9.5 seconds
Max Speed 175 mph+

Weight: 1150kg

Length Overall 3974mm
Wheelbase 2361mm
Width Overall 1835mm
Height Overall 1195mm
Front Track 1448mm
Rear Track 1492mm
Ground Clearance 100mm


Suspension
All round independent – double wishbones and coil over gas dampers assisted by anti-roll bars


Braking
Front: 304mm ventilated disc brakes with 4 piston alloy callipers
Rear: 282mm ventilated disc brakes with single piston sliding callipers

Apparently SEAT Leon Cupra R pads fit the front – If so, preferred aftermarket pads are:
Mintex (part number is MDB 2207)
Ferodo DS2500

Steering - Electro Hydraulic Power assisted rack and pinion

Wheels
Front: 18 inch seven-spoke spider aluminium alloy wheels in Anthracite or Silver
Rear: 18 inch seven-spoke spider aluminium alloy wheels in Anthracite or Silver

Tyres
Front: Goodyear Eagle F1 GDS3 225/35 ZR18 tyres @ 24psi
(30psi Track/sustained high speed / fully laden)
Rear: Goodyear Eagle F1 GDS3 235/40 ZR18 tyres @ 24psi
(32psi Track/sustained high speed / fully laden)

Recommended alternatives:

• Toyo Proxes T1-S
• Pirelli P-Zero Rosso
• Yokohama AVS Sport



Bulb Specifications:
Headlamps (Main Beam & Dipped) 55W H7
Sidelights (Front) 5W
Indicators (Front) 21W
Side Repeaters 5W Capless
Brake Lights 21W
Tail Lights 5W
Indicators (Rear) 21W
Number Plate Lights 5W
Fog Light 21W
Interior Light 5W

(Headlamps upgraded to 50% Brighter Osram Silver Star H7 from www.powerbulbs.co.uk


OIL/FLUIDS:

ENGINE – Capacity 6Litres

• 0 to 6000 miles:
o Carlube Triple R 10W-40 Semi Synthetic (Factory recommended)
o Mobil Semi Synthetic 10W-40 (Common used alternative)

• After 6000 miles:
o Car Lube Triple R Fully Synthetic 0W-40 (Factory recommended)
o Mobil 1 Fully Synthetic 0W-40 (Common used alternative)

• Track Day Use:
o CarlubeTriple R Fully Synthetic 15W-50 (Factory recommended brand)
o Mobil 1 Fully Synthetic 10W-50 (Common used alternative)


GEARBOX – Capacity 1.4 Litres
Carlube ATF-Q3

DIFFERENTIAL – Capacity 1.6 Litres
Mobil SHC 80W 140 ID

COOLING SYSTEM – Capacity 12 Litres
CarPlan Blue Star / Carplan Five Star Long Life

BRAKES and CLUTCH
Carlube Dot 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid

C.V. JOINTS
Carlube Molybdenium Grease No.2


UPGRADES

Engine:

•3.6 litre Blueprint
Engine rebuilt to exacting specifications and individual components matched / balanced
www.tvrpower.co.uk/sp6.blueprinted.php

•4.0 litre Upgrade
3.6 Litre Engine upgraded to 4.0 Litre
www.tvrpower.co.uk/sp6.3.6to4.upgrade

Exhaust:

•Super Sports Individual Silencers
www.tvrpower.co.uk/store_exhaust.php

•Custom Exhaust Options
https://www.facebook.com/jrfabricationsderby/

•Factory Large Bore
www.tvrpower.co.uk/store_exhaust.php

•Blue Flame
www.blueflameperformance.com/car/exhausts/after_market_blueflame_t350.asp

•ACT
www.actproducts.co.uk

•Silverstone TVR - Standard Box Modification / Re-tuning
www.silverstonetvr.co.uk

•De-catting
www.tvrpower.co.uk


Suspension:

•Nitron NTR Monotube Suspension Units
www.nitron.co.uk


Interior:
•UK aftermarket source for Lamonta:
www.audiomotiv.co.uk

UPDATES:


•Petrol filler ring - glued in place on earlier models, but had tendency to fall off - Factory fix was to screw it to the body
•Fuel filler nozzle – New type to prevent “Splash-back” when filling up
•Luggage cover – added
•Tail-gate - finger recess added.
•Tail-gate - Modification to hatch catch to include Allen-key adjustment
•Sun-visors – added
•Targa Panels (T350T) - Seal and securing system updated.
•Glovebox - press catch changed for magnetic one and glovebox has finger recess


KNOWN ISSUES / PROBLEMS


• Gaiter around gear stick has tendency to become unstuck.

• Condensation in all light clusters – especially front.

• Speed Sensor - often failed or gave spurious readings - replacement type introduced approx May 04 ‘

• Oil Pressure Sensor - often fails or gives incorrect warning errors.

• EFI warning on start-up - common problem - new chip introduced approx May 04

• Air Con Fault Code 26 - very common and not a problem - just an annoyance in having to cancel it!

• Seatbelts very temperamental and prone to sticking .

• Water leak from windscreen.

• Wind noise from around top of door seals – esp. drivers side.

• Stress fractures around the hinge mounts for the hatch which can lead to failure.

• Panel joins visible through paint on front a rear wings.

• Reports of the enging pinking under full throttle even when using Optimax


USEFUL LINKS


Doors -

Removing panel
<a href="http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=103671&f=7&h=0&hw=removing+"> www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=103671&f=7&h=0&hw=removing+</a>

Noise (rubber wedges)
<a href="http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=114643&f=7&h=0&hw=wedge"> www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=114643&f=7&h=0&hw=wedge</a>

Rattles
<a href="http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=147832&f=7&h=0&hw=door+rattle"> www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=147832&f=7&h=0&hw=door+rattle</a>

<a href="http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=126605&f=7&h=0&hw=door+rattle"> www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=126605&f=7&h=0&hw=door+rattle</a>

Noisy power steering -

<a href="http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=148489&f=7&h=0"> www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=148489&f=7&h=0</a>

Fog lights -

<a href="http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=140014&f=7&h=0&hw=fog+light"> www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=140014&f=7&h=0&hw=fog+light</a>


Stereo upgrades -

<a href="http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=117483&f=7&h=0&hw=speaker"> www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=117483&f=7&h=0&hw=speaker</a>

<a href="http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=102740&f=7&h=0&hw=speakers"> www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=102740&f=7&h=0&hw=speakers</a>