Re: Spit update w/ some questions

[Kevin Rhodes]

I suspect the combination of that hot cam and the 4-1 headers has both 
moved the HP peak up fairly high and reduced your low rpm torque quite a 
bit. I had a similar setup on my car, but with a 1296 motor. It screamed at 
5K+, but was gutless below 3K. A milder cam and stock header have made it 
much more drivable - though I miss that top-end rush sometimes! With the 
stock manifold it is out of breath at 5500 rpm. I think a 4-2-1 header can 
give better results than either - maybe a nice stainless one next year.....

Kevin Rhodes
Westbrook, Maine
Freddy the Spitfire
At 03:20 PM 9/7/2004, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Listers/NASSers,
Well, it's been a long time coming, but my Spit is finally back on the 
road.  After several years of tinkering, and some of not much tinkering, I 
finally broke down and took it to a pro for some tuning.  I played with it 
for a long time and just felt I wasn't getting anywhere or learning 
anything, so....  Engine has been rebuilt w/ 9:1 pistons, Kent hot street 
cam, dual valve springs, dual SU HS-4s (used, rebuilt), Kirk Racing header 
(4:1), electric fans on brand new radiator, etc.
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