Tomislav Marincic wrote:
> Harvey,
>
> RE:"Does anyone know if Triumph used a double downpipe
> on the exhaust manifold in 1971 on the TR6?"
>
> No, the "twin throughout" exhaust was added in 1972 on
> US-spec cars.
>
> "But I have seen a TR6 with a double pipe back to the muffler and I
> was wondering if the original exhaust manifold had been replaced."
>
> Probably. I'm doing that right now with my TR250. The
> exhaust port spacing is the same, and I'm fitting the Falcon
> stainless steel "sport" exhaust, which requires a dual-branch
> manifold.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Tom Marincic
Remember also that the PI cars (i.e. non-US spec) had the double pipe exhaust
throughout the model range.
Could it be that this was a PI car that someone decided to scrap that pesky fuel
injection in favor of good ol' reliable Stromberg carbs?... ;-)
Cheers,
Brian Schlorff '61 TR-4 '64 TR-4 '72 TR-6 '79 Spit
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