Throttle Bodies and other bits....
Discussion
Having very successfully completed machining my throttle bodies out to accept very high quality SKF sealed bearings I am offering this service to other speed six engined owners.
It has made a large difference to the drive ability of my car as many of you will know who have already had this done.
Due to the low overheads in my workshop I can offer this at a very competitive price to TVR owners on Pistonheads.
I will also be offering the gaskets that make a much more reliable seal while preventing heat soak, also CNC machined as soon as I get the material supplier finalised.
I am not a business but am happy to offer this service at a considerable saving over 'specialist' Tvr workshops.
I would also be interested in any suggestions for other TVR parts being made. I'm currently looking at the frankly awful bits of bent aluminium that just about hold the air box in place. A piece of billet ally (titanium?) cnc machined with perhaps a logo would be a much aesthetically improved option.
Thoughts and suggestions are welcome.
Andy.
It has made a large difference to the drive ability of my car as many of you will know who have already had this done.
Due to the low overheads in my workshop I can offer this at a very competitive price to TVR owners on Pistonheads.
I will also be offering the gaskets that make a much more reliable seal while preventing heat soak, also CNC machined as soon as I get the material supplier finalised.
I am not a business but am happy to offer this service at a considerable saving over 'specialist' Tvr workshops.
I would also be interested in any suggestions for other TVR parts being made. I'm currently looking at the frankly awful bits of bent aluminium that just about hold the air box in place. A piece of billet ally (titanium?) cnc machined with perhaps a logo would be a much aesthetically improved option.
Thoughts and suggestions are welcome.
Andy.
Hi Andy,
Unfortunately I've just had mine done. But I would strongly recommend the service to any speed six owners and if they can save a few bob it's a no brainer.
I bought an alloy cap cover for my water bottle at some considerable cost .... May be worth you looking into those sort of accessories.
Good luck
D
Unfortunately I've just had mine done. But I would strongly recommend the service to any speed six owners and if they can save a few bob it's a no brainer.
I bought an alloy cap cover for my water bottle at some considerable cost .... May be worth you looking into those sort of accessories.
Good luck
D
Hi Chris.
I was going to shout you about looking at your throttle body this week. I was thinking about those plenum bases. Could open them out to ~45mm and put a radius on them instead of using trumpets. A stage up from that could be blending the inlet manifold in to match.
Are you at Walmer on Sunday?
I was going to shout you about looking at your throttle body this week. I was thinking about those plenum bases. Could open them out to ~45mm and put a radius on them instead of using trumpets. A stage up from that could be blending the inlet manifold in to match.
Are you at Walmer on Sunday?
Andy_mr2sc said:
Hi Chris.
I was going to shout you about looking at your throttle body this week. I was thinking about those plenum bases. Could open them out to ~45mm and put a radius on them instead of using trumpets. A stage up from that could be blending the inlet manifold in to match.
Are you at Walmer on Sunday?
What's on at Walmer on Sunday I might get the T350 out, blooming thing came out in sympathy with the Cerb and rear hatch not working or passenger door but i can get in I was going to shout you about looking at your throttle body this week. I was thinking about those plenum bases. Could open them out to ~45mm and put a radius on them instead of using trumpets. A stage up from that could be blending the inlet manifold in to match.
Are you at Walmer on Sunday?
m4tti said:
How about modelling/developing a shift gate for the T5. Could anodise it a gold colour to match the Tuscan switch gear.
Now that is bloody lovely. I started drawing one for my chim a couple of years ago but lost interest when I sold the car. I was looking at having a flat piece of carbon around the hand brake/ gear lever (to match my dash pod) the anodised ally would work well with it. Andy_mr2sc said:
Now that is bloody lovely. I started drawing one for my chim a couple of years ago but lost interest when I sold the car. I was looking at having a flat piece of carbon around the hand brake/ gear lever (to match my dash pod) the anodised ally would work well with it.
I might try to model one over winter in ply and see how difficult it is to get the shift pattern correct. 
Andy_mr2sc said:
Hi Chris.
I was going to shout you about looking at your throttle body this week. I was thinking about those plenum bases. Could open them out to ~45mm and put a radius on them instead of using trumpets. A stage up from that could be blending the inlet manifold in to match.
Are you at Walmer on Sunday?
Sadly not. I planned to be, but have a job on in London. Apparently there are a few Tivvers heading over. Look out for Rob in his red Chim 500 (turboBob). A nice example! How are you fixed after Tuesday?I was going to shout you about looking at your throttle body this week. I was thinking about those plenum bases. Could open them out to ~45mm and put a radius on them instead of using trumpets. A stage up from that could be blending the inlet manifold in to match.
Are you at Walmer on Sunday?
To be sure for the future I drop a box of Throttle Bodies off in Dover to modify. Andy was very helpfull with this pick up and return service and after my Holiday in the UK I received them back with the Spindlebearing for a fair price. For foreign Customers ideal because Andy is living in Dover nearby the Boat and Eurotunnel. He made a good job of it , and with his Toolingshop ideal for further TVR Modifications.
F.e. a better Design of the Enginemounts, Parts made from Alu instead of rusting Steel? Who has a Wishlist?
Thanks Andy!
F.e. a better Design of the Enginemounts, Parts made from Alu instead of rusting Steel? Who has a Wishlist?
Thanks Andy!
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