Kevin,
I think that you have hit the nail on the head. The 71-72 box & tail
(muffler for us Yanks), used a smaller diameter tailpipe than the
73-74. The 75-76 and newer would have to be narrower because of
the extra bracing. If you have removed the bracing, the 73-74 should
fit wiht no problem. You could also get a bit better sound by using
the box and tail from the GT6 MKIII. It also gives IMHO a better
appearance because of the dual exhaust tips.
Cheers,
Doug
'73 Spitfire (now celebrating 26 years of ownership).
-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Rhodes [mailto:krhodes1@maine.rr.com]
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 1:13 PM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Stainless Exhaust's in US
I asked this as part of a previous posting, but I want to expand a bit.
Anyone have opinions on the stainless steel exhaust systems that Moss and
VB sell? VB sells the "Falcon" brand which I have read good things about in
the English car mags. Moss does not specify. Moss is about 20% cheaper
through a reseller, though list price is the same on both. Anyone know if
they are the same single muffler config as stock, or the dual muffler style
that seems prevalent in England for stainless exhausts? I don't really
care, as long as it fits properly and does not require re-engineering to
mount up. Spitbits carries the dual style, but at $325 it is a bit rich for
my blood...
Also, what is the difference between 71-72, 73-74, 75-76? Moss only lists
73-74, but VB lists all of them separately. Is it the width of the muffler,
due to the extra bracing in the later cars? Or did the centerpipe change as
well?
My car is a 69 1296 in 77 chassis, but with the extra bumper bracing
removed. So I would think that the 73-74 system should work OK, but I want
to be sure before I pay for shipping.
Thanks
Kevin Rhodes
Freddy the mongrel Spit
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