hi dave
the way i understand the answers to my question is that if i use a 71 head
on my 76, i need to change the intake manifold & gasket; but i can keep my
exhaust manifold.
thanks all,
al salvatore
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Massey" <105671.471@compuserve.com>
To: "Jack W. Drews" <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
Cc: "[unknown]" <Chip19474@aol.com>; "[unknown]" <triumphs@autox.team.net>;
"[unknown]" <asalvato@tampabay.rr.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: cylinder head
>
> Message text written by "Jack W. Drews"
> >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, If you check the port spacing (by holding a manifold gasket
up
> to each head) you will find that the exhaust port spacing is consistant
> throughout the production. The only difference between the early and late
> exhaust is the single vs dual outlet. The intake ports, on the other
hand,
> have been moved. (Why? I don't know. Maybe to make room for the EGR
> port.)
>
> So, change head, change intake manifold and gasket. You can't (or
> shouldn't) mix and match these.
>
> Dave
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