Without going overboard...
the 731 factory spec. cam or equivalent works very well with a LCB
(long centre branch) header .And a mk1 silencer gives an evil exhaust
note too.
Andy
>From: Valentine <valntine@mail.ptd.net>
>Reply-To: Valentine <valntine@mail.ptd.net>
>To: spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: Engine Spec advise wanted
>Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 19:43:48 -0400
>
>I am going to rebuild a 1275. I have a block from a 74 and plan to
>rebuild with stock pistons and bearings.
>
>I am looking for a little increased horsepower for street use only.
It
>is my current understanding that the better the engine can breath the
>more power I can extract from it.
>
>I plan on improving the cam with a mild street cam and doing some
intake
>mods (ala Visard and Stapelton). I also would like to install
headers
>and a less restrictive exhaust than stock.
>
>I want to keep the SUs, for now but may go to a weber later on.
>
>So, I need some opinions, (lots of them).
>
>Some questions to get you started;
>
>Will the mods I have stated above be useful without over-boreing the
>engine?
>
>What is the best choice of Cams? Headers? exhaust?
>
>What other work is warrented?
>
>Keep in mind I am striving for a good street runner not a racer.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Kevin
>63, 71 and 74 Midgets
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