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James

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  1. I got my M-T-P mild steel 6-3-1 manifold aluminium coated — that has stopped it from rusting and adds some insulating thermal qualities (I believe).

    At least last time I looked it hadn't rusted.

    Cost about £100.

  2. The wrap insulates, right?

    So it's now cooler — thus the exhaust gases are cooler — thus the unburnt fuel doesn't explode when it comes out the tail pipe and hits oxygen?

    That's my logic anyway.

  3. Back in 2005 when I was building the engine for my Spitfire I got the County pistons back from the machine shop unmarked — thinking they hadn't weighed and matched them I took them back and they told me they were all identical. They double checked and showed me on the scales.

  4. 1344 wrote:
    I'd just like to ask a wee little favour from anyone with a 2ltr vitesse.
    Any chance of being taken for a mad 0-60 dash, I'm quite surprised at the acceleration of my mk1 saloon and I'd just like to know how fast a vitesse is, I suppose a GT6 or Git fire would do !

    Cheers chaps,see you Sunday


    Saloons are surprisingly quick 0-60 — doesn't matter too much as it'll trash a Vit or GT6 in the bends anyway

  5. Chriss wrote:
    There are 17 entries so far.  I can confirm the day will go ahead, so if you are waivering, get your entries in now.  This should be a day to remember.  Goodwood with only 5 cars per session.  It will be like having the track to yourself.

    If you can't get your entry in turn up on the day with your credit card and I am sure you will be able to enter.


    I was wondering that — as I am taking a break from work right now I am free on Monday anyway.

  6. 5926 wrote:

    I have used this kit (it came with the bits in the project I bought) I am told it improves over the standard roto setup.


    Who told you that?

    The brackets are a bit of a bodge.

    The original mounting location must be better.

    (I have the brackets on my Spitfire — I wish I had done it properly and paid up for the wheel arch brackets to be welded in.

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