I put a DGV on my '77 Spit. It made a considerable difference in performance.
I also have a header installed and 2" free flow exhaust which may have helped
as well. There are some hazards, like the two exhaust/intake manifold nuts on
the bottom inside, but if you've got a swivel socket you can get them loose.
If you don't, invest in one!
Good Luck!
Thanks,
Paul Mostrom
'77' Spitfire 1500
'Black holes, where God divided by zero......'
-----Original Message-----
From: Huw Upshall [mailto:hupshall@wolfenet.com]
Sent: Monday, November 09, 1998 5:47 PM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: 78 spit questions
Ok. Who has experience in changing the carb in a '78 spitfire to a Webber
DGAV? I want to get an idea on if I will see any performance differences
etc.
I also have an exhaust question, the 78 spit that I got had a non-standard
exahust manifold installed that I ended up having to cut off because it
was welded together after it was installed on the car.. (go figure that
one out). I have the standard exhaust manifold to replace this with so
that wasn't a problem. I do not have any emmissions requirements where I
live so will the 1974 1500 spitfire front exhaust pipe fit? (without the
catalytic converter) The less emmissions crap I have to rebuild the
happier I'll be.
Thanks!
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