What collectors /exhaust bend combos did you guys use to navigate around the torsion bar on your earlies with spitfires. I will be running a 4 speed with hydraulic clutch. Any pics would be appreciated . Thanks, Chris
Spitfire collectors
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No one has any pictures of the exhaust connection.
65TerrorCuda
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Driver side
THANK YOU!
Do you have any installed pictures?
65TerrorCuda
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I don't, but can tell you it's super close to the torsion bar just below the clamp in that pic
How bad was the passenger side clearance ?
65TerrorCuda
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That side was easier for sure. Probably 3/8" clearance to the bar. Driver is way less. I used 2.5" pipe and did lots of finesseing
We'll, I appreciate your help. The picture gives me a starting point. How did your car sound with the spitfires on it?
65TerrorCuda
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You're welcome. I think it sounds amazing. More impressive is the power versus the early manifolds- no comparison at all. They don't burn plug wires and weigh less. I suggest getting smaller header bolts because the clearance is tight
Finally got to work on them a bit!
65TerrorCuda
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Looks very tight! Very nice work
That looks really nice! Very professional!
65TerrorCuda
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Mine came with gaskets and some sweet stickers. I don't think there were instructions. cmac's killer extensions should have come with them to be honest.
I wasn't the original purchaser new. I'm not sure if they ever came with instructions but I never had them.They were ceramic coated before I got them.
Those don't look like Spitfires.
They are. I'll take some side pictures later .
65TerrorCuda
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Found an installed pic
65TerrorCuda
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I did end up shortening the steering column tube an inch or two
I haven't attempted the steering yet. Time will tell.
65TerrorCuda
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I have to pull the steering column to remove the driver side header. Not a big deal.
Shortening the column isn't required but it makes working in there nicer.
Shortening the column isn't required but it makes working in there nicer.
Thats a great idea.
That's better
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