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Re: Seeking Wisdom on expensive purchases!

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Subject: Re: Seeking Wisdom on expensive purchases!
From: Roger Elliott <relliott@cjnetworks.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2000 22:50:05 -0600
References: <NDBBIIDAIMOFEGEKPOAFOEBDCAAA.Kathy.Converse@Home.com>
Kathleen,

I installed the Pacesetter Headers and Monza exhaust on my 80 Spitfire.  The 
header
and the exhausts fit fine.  However, there were no real instructions with them 
and I
had to remount the exhausts as originally I had them too close to the bumper 
and it
deformed from the heat.

They were pretty loud and if I was redoing them I would install them 
differently than
I did the second time.

I have since installed the Rimmer sport header and exhaust.  I like the sound 
better
- still a deep throaty sound , but not as loud.

I have no experience with Weber, but I did install a set of HS4s on the car.  
With
the combination of the header and the exhaust it is a totally different car.  
The
HS4's and manifold can be purchased from Ted Schumacker at TS Imported 
Automotive  or
Scott Harper at Team Triumph.


The top I have came from Prestige Automotive Trim in England.  It has held up 
very
well especially considering the car is usually not garaged. I am not sure the 
fit is
the best though.

Roger Elliott
80 Spitfire

"Kathleen T. Converse" wrote:

>         Need some recommendations on parts for my spit.  I am going to do a
> carb/header/exhaust upgrade and was thinking about using the Weber DGV carb,
> The car currently has water choke, and am not sure if I want to keep it.
> what results has anyone on the list had with the water chokes? should I go
> ahead and switch to manual? Next up is the Exhaust system and Headers, I'd
> like it to have a throaty sound but not irritatingly loud, from what I
> gather, the Monza setup is somewhat noisy, and has problems with backfiring
> and/or popping, and leaving lots of soot on the rear bumper?. Given that,
> What is a good setup to go with the weber?
>         Lastly but not least, I'm also going to replace the convertible top, 
>What
> is the current List-wisdom on tops? what brands fit better/last longer? so
> far I have read about Robbins, Amco and Crown tops, I have a VB catalogue
> that has the Robbins and Crown tops in it, but not the Amco, where can I
> purchase a Amco top at?
>
> Any advice would be greatly apprecitated.


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