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Re: cylinder head

To: Chip19474@aol.com
Subject: Re: cylinder head
From: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
Date: Thu, 03 May 2001 09:13:57 +0000
Cc: asalvato@tampabay.rr.com, triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <34.14741bf3.2822bc47@aol.com>
Chip19474@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 01-05-01 21:17:59 EDT, asalvato@tampabay.rr.com writes:
>
> << anybody know if there is any downside to using a rebuilt cylinder head
> from a
>  71 tr6 on a 76; if i am not running the polution system? >>
>
> Sal,
>
> Assuming that the "rebuild" was done well, I'm under the impression that it's
> actually a good match because the '71, '72 heads breathe better than the
> later heads.
>
> I haven't gotten quite that far yet in my engine rebuild for the TR6 but I
> think we're going with a '71 head for the reasons I offered.....better head
> with a stronger block.
>
> Chip
>

Remember that the 76 car had a different manifold gasket, exhaust manifold, and
downpipes. Better also check the intake manifold and see if it woudl work.

uncle jack and New Blue

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