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From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David A. Templeton
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2003 10:22 AM
To: 'scotts junk'; rotoflex@hotmail.com; Triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: cold air intake
Scott et al,
I am in the process of getting a cold box fabricated for the Spit6. I
have
found a friend to weld the aluminum box but the problem is the
dimensions
that would allow enough air ( stock air box seemed to not provide enough
),
but not interfere with the bonnet. My thought that a 3" hose to the
air-filter, this would dictate at least a 3 1/2" square box. I keep
trying
to remember to measure the distance between the carbs and the inner
fender
wall (procrastination!) .
Skip it, I am going to go and measure now....Be right back :-)
David Templeton
'59 Triumph TR3a
'74 Triumph Spitfire
I used 2, 2" hoses (ducts) on my Spit box and it works well. The box is
right at the limit of interfering with the bonnet. In fact, I have to
carefully pull or push (depending on which side I am on) the bonnet away
from the box when closing it.
BTW, I didn't weld the box, I just did a series of bends sealed the
insides with Mastick. Then I fabricates a flat cover which is secured
with a whole lot of screws inserted into drilled and tapped holes in the
box's flange.
Joe
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