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Re: Header for TR-6

To: lscharff@ghgcorp.com
Subject: Re: Header for TR-6
From: robert jones <JONES_M2@popmail.firn.edu>
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 23:37:45 -0600
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: TEMPLE OF TRIUMPH
References: <199701200132.UAA19811@daisy.snet.net> <32E2E330.497@popmail.firn.edu> <32e70ce6.5160506@mailman.ghgcorp.com>
Larry Scharff wrote:
> 
> On Sun, 19 Jan 1997 21:14:56 -0600, you wrote:
> 
> >Peter Firla wrote:
> >>
> >> Having done some performance related engine modifications I am considering 
>a
> >> header to squeeze some more HP out. I once read that the only effective
> >> headers are those which are harmonically tuned to the exhaust pressure
> >> waves. If correctly tuned they  take advantage of the low pressure areas
> >> between the high pressure waves to greatly enhance engine breathing. In
> >> looking at TRF catalogue, I see that the headers listed have the front 
>three
> >> cylinders flowing together, and the rear three likewise. Given the firing
> >> sequence of the 2.5L  I can't see how such a header design would do much.
> >> Can anyone enlighten me?
> >>
> >> Peter Firla
> >> 74 TR-6
> >For an article on headers and exaust systems with information from TR
> >expert J.K. Jackson check out the "Tech Tips" in the TEMPLE OF TRIUMPH'S
> >site at http:www.freenet.tlh.fl.us/TEMPLE_OF_TRIUMPH/  or link thru
> >VTR's site with link under chapters.
> Your url is no good
Sorry about the url for The Temple of Triumph.  Try
http://www.freenet.tlh.fl.us/Temple_of_Triumph/  I did my exhaust pipes
according to J.K.'s formula, added a Supertrapp and they are great.

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