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Re: Getting gassed

To: James Gruber <thistle_3619@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Getting gassed
Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 15:02:11 -0700
Cc: Jertigger3@cs.com, spridgets-digest@autox.team.net
References: <20020815204825.38794.qmail@web20301.mail.yahoo.com>
I'm running an Abarth muffler with dual chrome tips that stick out further than
that, but am not experiencing this phenomenon.  Must be the superior 
aerodynamics
of the Bugeye ;^)
Mike MacLean-60 Sprite

James Gruber wrote:

> Welcome to the list. I've got the same problem with
> Bugsy my '68 Sprite. Glasspack muffler sticks out, way
> out, and fumes roll back into my face. Have tried
> driving with window vents reversed to blow extra air
> into car and that doesn't help any. I measure distance
> behind back of body at 5.5". I'm thinking that shorter
> may be better and was considering cutting off the pipe
> but it sounds so damn good at 5,000 rpm in second
> gear.
>
> Anyone else on the list experiencing this problem.
>
> =====
> Jim Gruber
> Bugsy '68 Sprite (future Bugeye in disguise)
> Dayton, OH
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