The tri-Ys will get more OOOOOhs & AAAAhs at Tiger get togethers. And being
cooler
is a definite plus. I had my CAT headers chromed and they generated mucho
floor/firewall heat. I'd get the tri-Y's and have 'em jet-hot coated. You need
special downpipes for the tri-Ys and I'd have them coated too for longevity
purposes.
Didn't I read somewhere that many tr-Ys didn't fit and were being sold
nonetheless??? Caveat Emptor.
Al J.
Bob Palmer wrote:
> Daniel,
>
> While many of us can offer information and opinions, only you can define a
> "philosophy" regarding how you choose to restore your car. I know this
> isn't nearly as easily done as said, but once you have a clear idea of what
> your "dream Tiger" would be, then the outcome is much more likely to please
> you, plus being a more cohesive ensemble. Daily driver, vintage racer, drag
> car, garage/trailer queen, stock vs. modified, etc., etc.; you make the
> call, then pick the parts accordingly.
>
> Having said this, what's this guy's address??? ;-)
>
> Regarding the TRI-Y headers, I assume these are the LAT-27's that were
> redesigned by Doane Spencer from the Shelby TRY-Y's. They are supposed to
> give about 25 HP over the stock Tiger manifolds, but of course that would
> depend on what other components are on the engine. In order to use the cast
> iron TRI-Y's, you also need the special (right side?) motor mount that goes
> with these headers. The original pieces will have "HSC-1" and "HSC-2" cast
> on the headers and motor mount, respectively. Supposedly, there are two
> left hand side and two right hand side header pieces. I had this setup on
> my Tiger for several years. I now have a set of S.S. headers I bought about
> fifteen years ago. I believe they flow better than the TRI-Y's did, but
> that I changed other things at the same time, so I can't be sure. If you
> don't have a super high performance engine, I doubt that you would notice
> much difference. There is also a rumor that the TRI-Y's keep the engine
> compartment cooler than 100% tube type headers. Of course, you could use
> the special insulating tape that's made for this purpose if you have a
>concern.
>
> The F4B manifolds are long since out of production. They are not only a
> period piece, but probably work as well as anything Edelbrock makes today.
> And, it is an official LAT part if that's important to you. The F4B and
> other high-rise manifolds leave very little air cleaner clearance, so this
> may also be something to consider. I'm not sure what manifold is sold by
> Branda with the Tiger label. Is this the equivalent of the Benevides high
> rise LAT-1), or Benevides lo-rise (LAT-3) intakes?
>
> Hope this helps some and Happy Hunting,
>
> Bob
>
> At 11:15 AM 7/3/99 -0600, Daniel S. Eiland wrote:
> >Hi Listers,
> > Well, I wonder how many of us are still out there and not at SUNI.
> >Taking the family to visit the in-laws in a week but taking a side trip to
> >visit a fellow who has about a dozen Tigers and another dozen Alpines. I
> >know he has been buying them for years and lives in the middle of nowhere.
> >Who am I to complain, the reason I'm in the middle of nowhere is that's
> >where the in-laws live too. When I talked with him last week he was telling
> >me he has several F4B Manifolds and a box of TRI-Y headers and a bunch of
> >hardtops in good condition. Looking for some input. Is it worth buying the
> >F4B and TRI-Y headers or not? Would I be better served to save my money and
> >buy the Cobra Manifold labeled Tiger sold by Branda and keep the tube style
> >CAT headers that were on my car when I bought it? The Cat headers are mid
> >70's Cat headers. I'm making a list of all the parts I want so I don't
> >forget in the excitement of being in the precense of so many great Sunbeams.
> >Dan
> >daniel@htg.net
> >B382002652LRXFE
>
> Robert L. Palmer
> UCSD, Dept. of AMES
> 619-822-1037 (o)
> 760-599-9927 (h)
> rpalmer@ucsd.edu
> rpalmer@cts.com
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