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Re: Spit hop-up

To: "Spitfire Mailing List" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Spit hop-up
From: "David A Templeton" <davidt@opentext.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 10:54:52 -0500
what about a GT6 engine is there a source for header?

David A. Templeton
mailto:davidt@opentext.com
74 Spitfire "Spit-Six"  Comm #: FM10491U
                   using a '73 MkIII GT6 powerhouse
                   and suspension KF1951HE.
                  "The ultimate GT6 convertible  :-) "
76 Spitfire 1500 - Parts only

95 GMC 2500 Ext LB 4x4 ( A BIG Triumph Support Vehicle)





----- Original Message -----
From: Dr. Faustus <faustus@xmission.com>
To: <RC1NUKE@aol.com>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 1:18 AM
Subject: Re: Spit hop-up


>
> The typical "Monza" headers are no good.  Then won't fit well without
> modification.  They will give little if any power increase.  They are also
> made of low quality steel.  If you want good headers they are out there,
> just expect to pay more than $100.
>
> The manifold on the Spitfire is actually well designed.  I would suggest
> upgrading the exhaust from the manifold back, until you can afford a real
> set of headers.
>
> Andy L.
>
> On Thu, 3 Feb 2000 RC1NUKE@aol.com wrote:
>
> >
> > I'm starting to bring up the performance of my 77.
> > The first thing I'm adding is a set of headers. I was thinking of the
ones
> > sold by the big three, does anyone have any experience/preference in
> > manufacturer and installation? I was planning on using a stock TR6
muffler
> > with the header.
> >


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