Backfire from a bad exhaust header??? That doesn't make sense to
me. Anyone else?
Lester
On Jun 23, 2006, at 11:51 PM, Peter Boser wrote:
> Hi all,
> My '59 Bugeye (with 948) backfire has been diagnosed
> as being the need for an exhaust header gasket. The
> car also needs an exhaust system, so I'm taking
> recommendations - what should I get? Should I order
> the whole deal from Victoria, do so from elsewhere, or
> just let a local muffler shop have at it? I'm not
> looking for an increase in power (hopeless case!),
> would prefer it not to be loud, and don't care too
> much about absolute originality (I have front discs,
> for example, so reasonable upgrades don't offend me).
> Any thoughts?
>
> Oh, while I'm at it. I've never had wire wheels
> before. Does a tire shop need special equipment,
> supplies and/or knowledge to install new tires?
>
> Thanks,
> Pete Boser
> Rumson, NJ
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