Sagaris improvements

[pauldavies85]

My current sag is very nice with a few tweaks like a custom exhaust, carbon airbox, painted rocker cover.

But I have this itch to try and get the car as top notch as i can without major engine work/replacements.

I would welcome opinions re.suggetsed modifications etc. I'm hoping to get one of those protective metal plates from Str8 six to stop the bumper being damaged,

All suggestions welcome. Long term I may consider the 4.5 upgrade/FFF head, though prefer to keep the originial british sp6 engine

Cheers
Paul

[pauldavies85]

Oh two things I directly wanted to ask.

1) Steve Heath drop links - worthwhile on sagaris

2) decats worthwhile? I would like flames. My current exhaust is straight through(cat back) with silenced carbon cans at end.

[blackiepaul]

you will get flames with decats but more like puffs of flame. You will need to change the center rear box as well to get anything decent. I thought my S6 was great when I had decats - edward quick ones but I think Clive makes them as well now.

[bobd]

Aluminium radiator
3:73 diff
stronger lighter wheels
momo steering wheel
corner weighted
laser alignment
silicone hoses
cut down spoiler
the list can go on and on see G Varley manual for more
or search the forums
most Sags are now better than when they left the factory due to sensible improvement upgrades by enthusiastic owners

[alex_gray255]

Here are some suggestions...

• Pre oiler
• Nitrons
• Lightened flywheel
• Bi-Xenons
• Upgraded brakes
• Remap
• 19" wheels
• Reversing camera
• CR gearbox
• Aluminium rad
• Slats out
• SatNav/Vid/TV/DVD/Ipad system
• SH Anderson connector replacement
• Tinted windows
• Tinted spoiler
• Quaff ATB diff
• Armourfend
• Momo-Trek R steeling wheel
• Carbon-cam exhausts

• Bucket seats
• Simplex Timing chain
• ACT airbox

To name a few

Edited by alex_gray255 on Tuesday 22 March 14:50

[pauldavies85]

Car had discharge headlight and I like the spider wheels - they are fairly new too.

I think decat is likely, will finish off my exhaust.

Do the nitrons chabge the car that much? Anybody used Steve Heath rose jointed drop links?

[blackiepaul]

there are some good options there. When I had the S6 in I wish I would have done the Nitrons at that point, for traction as well as an all round driving car they make a big difference. The cut down spoiler bob mentions is also a good improvement, Graham Varley had his done and then I followed him though mine is even shorter than his, you can really feel the difference at high speed.

Brakes wise I would change the drilled disks to slotted and change to a bell and rotor format, something else that I have. Another good improvement is the diff ratio - what do you run?

[d18mca]

I have Steve Heath drop links/Polybushes.Geo set up as per Graham Varley.:ACT air trumpets;De-catted:Triple f head from RG:CR box:
I just enjoy driving it,which is the main reason to have one.
Good luck with any upgrades.Plenty to choose from.
Davy

[d18mca]

Also forgot
Fully mapped:Gas discharge headlights

[pauldavies85]

I have to be honest I'm not sure what the diff ratio is! I know I have a standard box though.

[geordieexpat]

I have done the 3.91 diff change, CR box and 19" wheels still love the car

Next upgrades might be 4.5 engine upgrade, or some cosmetics to the engine

But I love driving the car so dont want it off the road for too long, so this upgrade may wait till winter

Derrick

[TVR_owner]

Mod to prevent "fuel starvation" when being used as intended.

[Targarama]

TVR_owner said:

Mod to prevent "fuel starvation" when being used as intended.

Baffled tank? Extra pickup?

[blackiepaul]

Targarama said:

Baffled tank? Extra pickup?

I have three fuel pumps and a fuel swirl pot - seems to do the job. Maybe a bit OTT on a S6

[tail slide]

TVR_owner said:

Mod to prevent "fuel starvation" when being used as intended.

T350 tank much better with twin pumps, one each side. Can run it down to only 5 litres on track.

Good to have something that works better than the Sag option

....but don't think it will fit.

[SAGRIFF]

tail slide said:

TVR_owner said:

Mod to prevent "fuel starvation" when being used as intended.

T350 tank much better with twin pumps, one each side. Can run it down to only 5 litres on track.

Good to have something that works better than the Sag option

....but don't think it will fit.

I have found this a problem even when running with 10+litres and only driving round at 6/10ths, been told filling tank with baffle foam will render the fuel sender useless so best to go for the option blackiepaul did.

Improvements I have planed for mine are,

I already have

Nitrons
Lightweight Aluminium Rad


Next are

Speed Six engine pumping out a genuine 450bhp/400lbft
CR box/ 3.46 Diff
Stiffer Spring rates
Upgraded Brake pads
Road legal Track tyres
Race harness
Lightweight wheels
A bit of weight loss
Then full proper set up

That should do it.

Edited by SAGRIFF on Saturday 2nd April 12:02

[Targarama]

SAGRIFF said:

CR box/ 3.46 Diff

I suspect you mean a 3.73 with the CR box.

[SAGRIFF]

Targarama said:

I suspect you mean a 3.73 with the CR box.

No a CR box with 3.4 diff, though you would need a good engine power wise

[Targarama]

SAGRIFF said:

No a CR box with 3.4 diff, though you would need a good engine power wise

Oh yeah, forgot about all that extra torque...

[SAGRIFF]

Targarama said:

Oh yeah, forgot about all that extra torque...

wouldn't be a problem with a 450bhp/400lb ft speed six engine and that would give you a Gear ratio of

1-2.43
2-1.56
3-1.24
4-1
5-0.8
Final 3.46

Shift point at 7600rpm

1st 67mph
2nd 105mph
3rd 132mph
4th 164mph


Yes please