Mike;
You forgot the 95 cents! :-)
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Reid
'79 Spitfire (original owner)
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Ginter [mailto:mginter@concentric.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 5:47 PM
To: Simmons, Reid W
Subject: Re: Weber DGV Problems pics of DGV
Where can you find a Weber DGV kit for $339.00? For that price I
wouldn't hesitate to switch.
Mike
"Simmons, Reid W" wrote:
>
> >From what I remember of it my manifold was straight, which would explain
why
> the air cleaner was "too tall" to fit under the hood properly. When I got
> my Weber (~1983) I don't think the drop down manifold was available for a
> Spitfire.
>
> BTW as I recall the whole Weber conversion kit was something like $175,
> which was probably more money back in 1983 then the $339.95 that the kit
> costs today.
>
> Reid
> '79 Spitfire (original owner)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vic Whitmore [mailto:vicwhit@home.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 1:58 PM
> To: Ptegler
> Cc: Nolan Penney; Spitfires Maillist
> Subject: Re: Weber DGV Problems pics of DGV
>
> My manifold is a Cannon but it is almost straight. That sure explains a
lot.
> What type of manifold is in the pic?
>
> Vic W.
>
> Ptegler wrote:
> >
> > take a look at the DGV installation in the photos at
> > http://www.teglerizer.com/triumphstuff/bs_engine.htm
> > Does your manifold drop down like this one?
> > or it straight?
> >
> > Paul Tegler wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Vic Whitmore" <vicwhit@home.com>
> > To: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>; "Spitfires Maillist"
> <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 4:16 PM
> > Subject: Re: Weber DGV Problems
> >
> > Thanks, Nolan. I agree with you that it must be something like the
engine
> > mounts. Mine are relatively new as they were replaced two years ago so
> they have
> > very little sag.
> >
> > I looked through a K&N product catalog and could not find a filter for
the
> DGV
> > that is thinner than 1 7/8 inches. I'll have to do some scouting and
maybe
> > cobble something that will fit the profile. I really would like to keep
> the
> > Weber on.
> >
> > Vic W.
> >
> > Nolan Penney wrote:
> > >
> > > Check very carefully for interference with the exhaust manifold. It
> took me a little while to find where one of
> > > the casting bumps on my 1980 exhaust manifold fouled the intake
manifold
> for my SU's.
> > >
> > > Yes, there is an alternative low profile air filter assembly for the
DGV
> so that it can fit under tight areas like
> > > a Spitfire. I believe it's a K&N unit, though I don't recall
> specifically.
> > >
> > > One can often times spot the downdraft weber equipped Spitfire by the
> outward bulging dent in the bonnet.
> > > Some have it worse then others. I suspect that it has a great deal to
> do with the motor mounts. Between
> > > how low they let the engine sit, and how much they let it rock.
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