[Fot] Spitfire Heads 1147 vs. 1296

[Joe Curry]

That is correct for the production engines.  There were some 8-port heads
made for the Lemans and other works cars with the 1147, and I assume some
were also sold as upgrades.  I don't know if there have been any made after
that.  They would be quite dear in either case.
If it has a 6 port head it can't possibly be anything larger than a 1147
(unless it has been bored out).

What is the serial number prefix?  That should tell you everything you need.

Joe C.

-----Original Message-----
From: fot-bounces+spitlist=cox.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:fot-bounces+spitlist=cox.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Barr,
Scott
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:29 PM
To: fot at autox.team.net
Subject: [Fot] Spitfire Heads 1147 vs. 1296

It's my understanding that no 1296 Spitfire motors have 6-port heads and
that only 1147s have 6-port heads.  Is that correct?

We're looking at a spare motor which the seller swears is an 1296, but
which has a 6-port head.

Scott B.
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