Dixie :
I can't identify your header, but there were many people making parts for
these cars 20 years ago that are no longer around.
Most likely, even when the header was new, the remainder of the exhaust had
to be custom fabricated. Since it uses a standard flange (the same size
3-cornered flange was used on some GM products), any muffler shop should
have no problem fabricating an exhaust system for it. Or, if you really
want one of the 'off-the-shelf' exhaust systems, they should be able to make
the transition pipe for you.
Randall
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Adrian Dix-Dyer
> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 9:24 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: TR4A Manifold
>
>
>
> To the list,
>
> I am hoping that someone may be able to assist me in identifying an
> aftermarket exhaust manifold (header in USA?) fitted to my
> TR4A so that I
> can purchase an intermediate pipe to mate to the standard
> system. Mine was
> missing when vehicle was purchased.
>
> The TR4A is a 1966 beam axle type commission no. CT64306.
>
> It spent the first 20 years of it's life in the Knoxville
> area of Tennessee.
> (I assume that is where the manifold was fitted prior to
> 1986) I have had no
> luck contacting previous owners.
>
> The manifold is of tubular manufacture four pipes into one.
> It looks as
> though it was originally chrome, nickel or similar plated. The main
> difference in comparison, to others that I have seen, is that
> at the first
> joint to the exhaust has a three bolt flange of standard size
> (the standard
> down pipe gasket fits) All the ones I have seen in catalogues
> are slide fit.
> This first joint is almost in line with where the engine and
> gearbox join.
> Can anyone identify the possible manufacturer from this basic info?
>
> Any help on the matter would be appreciated.
>
> Dixie
>
>
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