[Fot] Dual SU manifold for 1500 Spitfire

[GRMTim at aol.com]

Ted tells me he doesn't have any. I have been bugging him since Carlisle last
year. Nigel doesn't sell used parts (like the manifold), but is a good source
for new Spitfire stuff.

In a message dated 3/22/09 10:16:08 PM, rem9 at twcny.rr.com writes:


> Tim, Ted Schumacher usually stocks these in rebuildable condition. Joe
> Curto
> would be the best source for the rebuild kits. Makes a huge difference
> especially if you can put in an uprated cam. You might also check Nigel at
> Spit Bits on the left coast for the carb sets.
>
> Best regards
>
> Russ Moore
> 63 Spitfire #49
> 1300cc w/ twin HS-4
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fot-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of GRMTim at aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 9:58 PM
> To: FOT at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Fot] Dual SU manifold for 1500 Spitfire
>
> We took about a 100 mile trip in my son's 1973 Spitfire today. I really
need
>
> to find a twin SU manifold with carbs and linkage and do a nice engine
> upgrade
> story on this car. Such a nice little car, but gutless and that single
> Stromberg sucks.
>
> Anyone have one of these setups they want to sell or trade? I have a twin
> Weber setup but feel this is a little much for a low buck how to article on
> a
> stock Spitfire engine. I would obviously improve exhaust and ignition and
> maybe
> the cam at the same time.
>
> Tim Suddard
> Publisher; Classic Motorsports
> and Grassroots Motorsports magazines
> www.classicmotorsports.net
> www.grassrootsmotorsports.com
> Phone: (386) 673-4148 Fax: (386) 673-6040
>
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Tim Suddard
Publisher; Classic Motorsports
and Grassroots Motorsports magazines
www.classicmotorsports.net
www.grassrootsmotorsports.com
Phone: (386) 673-4148 Fax: (386) 673-6040



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$10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000002)