<font face="times new roman" size="4"><p style="margin:0;padding:0;margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: times new roman; font-size: 14pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;">I installed an MGB engine in an MGA back in 1969. What I discovered was that the stock MGB exhaust manifold being dual pipes would hit the steering shaft, so I used the stock cast iron MGA exhaust manifold. And used all the stock MGA exhaust as it was already in place. </p>
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<p style="margin:0;padding:0;margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: times new roman; font-size: 14pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;">I don't recommend using a non-stock header on an MGA or MGB as they allow more heat to escape, and the carbs are on the same side of the engine as the exhaust. On hot days, in traffic, a header can add a lot of extra heat to the engine compartment, which is the last thing you need. </p>
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<p style="margin:0;padding:0;margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: times new roman; font-size: 14pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;">-----Original Message-----<br />From: "dave northrup" <dave@ranteer.com><br />Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2022 1:22pm<br />To: "mgs@autox.team.net" <mgs@autox.team.net><br />Subject: [Mgs] MGA exhaust<br /><br /></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: times new roman; font-size: 14pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;">I recently acquired a 59 MGA with an MGB engine. The exhaust pipe and muffler need to be replaced.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: times new roman; font-size: 14pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Not sure how to tell if it has an mga exhaust manifold or an mgb manifold or how to tell the difference.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0;padding:0;margin: 0; padding: 0; font-family: times new roman; font-size: 14pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;">I found an MGA stainless steel exhaust pipe and muffler at a really good price. Will if fit?</p>
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