you've got a large compression ratio. not sure what it is, but
it's got to be big.
as far as fitting gt6 pistons, they are almost exactly .040 over
stock spitfire pistons. in fact, the competion manual for early
spits recomends fitting gt6 pistons since they are .040 over
stock spitfire size.
--- wizardz <wizardz@toad.net> wrote:
>
> Just did a comp. test on My 78 Spitfire
> ...thought my gauge was messed up... tried a second one...
> Weber DCOE 45 throttle held wide open, all spark plugs removed
>
> 185, 191, 187, 181 DRY!
> I was almost afraid to put oil in the cylinders. for a wet
> comparison.
>
> The PO said this engine had GT6 flat top pistons in it and the
> head
> had been shaved.
>
> QUESTION:
> what would it have to have been bored out to..to fit GT6
> pistons?
>
> This engine also has a mild?/fast? road cam in it.
>
> ..played with the 'air corrector' jets on my DCOE 45. Did
> manage to get it
> to
> idle a bit smoother.
>
> QUESTION:
> anyone out there have any info on tweaking the air correctors.
> Mine actually has 'nut locked' adjustable jets juting out at
> an angle
> half way down the body.
> ...any clues?
>
> Paul Tegler
> 1973 MGBGT - daily driver
> 1980 Spitfire - in re-hab
> 1978 Spitfire - in superb Shape
> wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com
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> Paul Tegler
> 1973 MGBGT - daily driver
> 1980 Spitfire - in re-hab
> 1978 Spitfire - in superb Shape
> wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com
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