[Mgs] MGB Exhaust System Problem

[Larry Colen]

Osborne, Paul via Mgs wrote:
> Steve, I like 4 and 5. Both make it work. The cast manifolds are not
> hard to come by.

Now that you mention it, I have a stock manifold, and want to replace my 
current header with one that doesn't hang down quite so low. Depending 
on the cost of shipping, I might be interested in a trade.


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> paul
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> Paul Osborne
> Paul's Canvas
> 7379 E Main st
> Lima NY 14485
> 585-255-0531
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> On Nov 30, 2017, at 5:59 PM, daybell7--- via Mgs <mgs at autox.team.net
> <mailto:mgs at autox.team.net>> wrote:
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>> I have the Tourist Trophy Sport Exhaust System on my 1972 MGB Roadster
>> and highly recommend it for sound and durability. It’s like new after
>> ten years.
>>
>> I also have a 1968 MGB-GT and received the same system new yesterday.
>> The problem and question is: *The GT has a header on it and the system
>> is not compatible, so I have to decide among various options:*
>>
>>  1. Exchange the system for the one that comes with the header and
>>     scrap the header that’s on my car now. (Ninety dollar price
>>     difference.)
>>  2. Since the header on my car appears ok, order the small section of
>>     TT pipe that comes with the header version of Sport Exhaust and
>>     fit the system I just received. (Not sure if this will work
>>     without modification, plus the small pipe alone is over $200.)
>>  3. Use the TT down pipe I received and won’t need with the header and
>>     fabricate the small section I do need. Use exhaust connectors
>>     available from many sources.
>>  4. Find a stock exhaust manifold, and replace the header and install
>>     the system I have.
>>  5. Since, I don’t particularly care for the weber carb on the GT and
>>     since I’m ready to replace the side cover engine gaskets on my
>>     1972 Roadster AND have to remove the carbs and exhaust
>>     manifold,….I’m thinking of replacing the GT carbs and exhaust
>>     manifold with the ones from the Roadster. The new system will then
>>     be compatible.
>>
>>
>> Anyone have thoughts on this? Appreciate any input. I like number 4 or
>> just making it work. Are MGB exhaust manifolds scarce?
>> Regards,
>> Steve Hughes
>> Gainesville, FL
>>
>>
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