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1. Re: Polydyn Process (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2003 18:07:21 -0500
I use their coatings on my pistons (tops and sides), intakes, combustion chambers, cam, bearings, the back of my brake pads, oil pump, crank, exhaust manifold and collector. They give me good servic
/html/fot/2003-08/msg00161.html (6,875 bytes)

2. Re: Brake Proportioning system installed oops! (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 07:53:21 -0500
I am sure this is not the problem, but.... Take the front master apart, make sure there is NO little cup with a flapper valve forward of the spring (away from the reservoir). It will not be there in
/html/fot/2003-08/msg00170.html (9,137 bytes)

3. Oil Starvation-- Solution needed (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2003 16:12:07 -0500
We have taken some care with the Accusump on our SCCA FP 1500 Spitfire. It helps a lot. At Texas Motor speedway during heavy braking at the end of the first banked turn the oil pressure would drop fr
/html/fot/2003-07/msg00013.html (11,714 bytes)

4. Re: Spit Axels (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Sun, 05 Jan 2003 08:29:28 -0500
As of about 3 years ago Steve and Dieter were running a zero-roll FV rear axle set up. Steve converted from U joints to CV joints, as a result the axle lengths are no longer fixed but it is still a s
/html/fot/2003-01/msg00031.html (8,080 bytes)

5. Re: Alluminum hubs for GT6 Front ends (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2002 20:20:28 -0500
We have aluminum GT6 hubs on one of our SCCA FP Spitfires. Have not had any trouble with them. We would like a pair for the other car. Anybody have a site or phone number for Canley Classics?
/html/fot/2002-12/msg00229.html (8,497 bytes)

6. GT6 parts needed (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2002 10:41:40 -0500
I broke a GT6 upright on my FP Spitfire. I need to replace both uprights with ones from a GT 6. Are any available out there without paying the price from VB or such? please reply directly Matt Matthe
/html/fot/2002-10/msg00039.html (6,338 bytes)

7. Re: Prather retraction 2 (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:37:54 -0500
The thread on Prather and the inclusion of big bore limited prep cars with fully prepared cars is interesting. I began racing in the northeast before Cal Club "limited prep' rules came into SCCA, and
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00257.html (8,314 bytes)

8. Nudge SCCA (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 07:58:10 -0500
It seems we should follow Kas's example and get our collective act together and nudge SCCA. Those of us still racing in SCCA, a dwindling number, since a lot of cars have gone over to vintage. It se
/html/fot/2002-09/msg00299.html (7,055 bytes)

9. Re: Spitfire axle conversion (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2002 22:31:14 -0500
We have used Mark Williams (Denver I think) axles with success on our spitfire. He makes short track axles. Advertises in Stock car magazine.
/html/fot/2002-08/msg00084.html (6,483 bytes)

10. ITG air filters (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Thu, 09 May 2002 11:42:24 -0600
Does anyone know who carries ITG air filters? I need part JC2065 for my 1500 spitfire. Thanks Matt Matthews Houston Tx.
/html/fot/2002-05/msg00095.html (6,295 bytes)

11. Re: standoff (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 07:21:17 -0600
Yes we see it on our 1500 and 1300 Spitfires. The inside to the intake manifold is also carbonized, as though we are preburning the intake charge. Not a good thing. You need to use some anti-reversio
/html/fot/2002-04/msg00089.html (7,781 bytes)

12. new member nomination (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 12:27:17 -0600
I Nominate Mike Kowalski here in Houston He has recently retired and has raced a SCCA f/p Spitfire 1500 for several years. Last year he overheated the engine an the next race I broke the bolts in the
/html/fot/2002-03/msg00077.html (6,801 bytes)

13. Re: spitfire rocker pedestals studs (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 20:29:45 -0600
I need some high strength studs for my Spitfire rocker arm pedestals. I contacted ARP. They are willing to make me the 10 I need (2 engines and 2 spares) for about $235.25, or 50 for about $424. The
/html/fot/2002-03/msg00097.html (7,122 bytes)

14. Re: new member nomination (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 19:38:01 -0600
Mike needs a second Is more information needed
/html/fot/2002-03/msg00127.html (7,009 bytes)

15. alternator (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2002 19:34:38 -0600
I seem to remember a discussion on alternators a while back. 1) How do I get to the archives? 2) What is the consensus of which one to put on a racing Spitfire and what are the problems of mounting a
/html/fot/2002-01/msg00003.html (6,328 bytes)

16. Devin (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 15:44:07 -0600
I have a Devin body I bought from Devin about 1960. I was going to make an H Modified using a crosley engine. I never got around to finishing the frame and so never did anything with the body except
/html/fot/2002-01/msg00173.html (6,677 bytes)

17. steering rack measurements (score: 1)
Author: matt matthews <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 09:50:17 -0600
Happy holidays to all. My partner and I are in the process of setting bump steer on our SCCA FP spitfires. Both engines are out and we need the measurements of: the distance between the front frame c
/html/fot/2001-12/msg00179.html (6,588 bytes)

18. Re: 4-Speed Ford "Rocket" gearbox (score: 1)
Author: "matt matthews" <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 07:02:22 -0600
Contact Taylor Race Engineering. www.taylor-race.com He has done the Quaife conversion for the GT-6. --
/html/fot/2001-05/msg00141.html (7,912 bytes)

19. Spitfire thust washers (score: 1)
Author: mattspit@att.net
Date: Mon, 21 May 2001 20:30:47 +0000
Does anyone know of a source for Clevite 77 or Vandevell thrust washers for a 1500 Spitfire?
/html/fot/2001-05/msg00159.html (9,690 bytes)

20. water pump speeds (score: 1)
Author: "matt matthews" <mattspit@att.net>
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 21:49:36 -0600
I remember a discussion on speed of water moving through radiators and whether it is better for it to move slow (more time to exchange) or fast (higher gradient). There is an excellent discussion in
/html/fot/2001-04/msg00232.html (8,184 bytes)


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