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>Bill-
>You ask about the interchange of GT6 and TR6 headers...
>
>Unfortunately there is no one easy quick answer. It all depends on what year
>of each you are working on, but I'll give it a whirl...
>If you really have an early GT6, all of the ports are level with each other
>in the head and nothing will interchange.
>Any of the later GT6 cars (+ and on) have the same port placement as the late
>TR6 (72 on). Any manifold which bolts on one of these will bolt to the other.
>
>The early (pre 72) TR6 motors used a different pattern on the port
>placement and will not exchange with the GT6 line.
>If this is not clear, check the part numbers for manifold gaskets on both
>cars
>
>So much for bolting the headers to the head...Now you have to pay attention
>to the clearance between the frame and the block.
>It would appear that the TR6 has more clearance here as the TR6 headers are
>usually too wide to go into the GT6. (This is not always the case as some
>manufacturers made them thin enough to fit, but this is only hearsay on my
>part as I have never had a set of them in my hand, nor have I seen anyone
>with a set fitted, but I have heard rumors).
>
>So, to get back to the question of interchange between headers...
>As they say on Home Improvement "I don't think so Tim"
>
>
Nick,
Got to differ with you one this one.
I've got Monza tuned headers on my 68GT6. 2 lt.
They bolt right up to the TR6 engine I'm building.
Don't have the engine number handy for the GT6, but the TR6 is CFxxxxUE
Sometimes, truth is strangerthat manufacturers data.
Best Regards,
Tony
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