I have several 1980 & 79 Spitfires. Some of which still have the oem spoiler. In my experience, the hysteria over the "need" to have the spoiler in order to prevent overheating is absurd. My coldest running Spitfire has no spoiler of any type on it, and it's a 1980 with the original skinny radiator and electric fan. The last of the spoilers were very sloppy fitting. Some have the ends tight, many do not. Almost all have lost the cloth center strap on the back of the spoiler that keeps it from sagging. Install it if you wish, but don't expect miracles to happen from it. There is a plate that can be fabricated that fits under the front of the car and radiator to prevent air from spilling off below the radiator. In my observations and experience, those late model Spitfires that are prone to overheating almost invariably have a poor radiator with missing cooling fins and corroded off coolant passages. This damage is most consistently located at the bottom of the radiator. My rather cold running 1980 Spitfire has a perfect radiator and fan.
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