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"I've tried both and am using airfilter set up from 1500 spitfire- its working well as the inlet tube takes in cool air beside the radiator"
"Are the filters the circular paper filters? If they are properly attached to the carbs (i.e. bolted up tight) then there really will be no discernible difference. The only thing is if they are the paper ones and got wet somehow there is a risk of…"
"So the most important thing is to have air filters in place, the box and hoses will help the engine to suck in cooler air but the performance imapct is neglible.If it was me I'd put it back or put on K&N panckae filters but it's a matter of…"
Hi all, When I bought my 1973 Spitfire 1300 the air cleaner box had been removed leaving the air filters exposed. My question is, do you think it's ok to leave the filters exposed like this or should I reattach the air cleaner box and hoses? Does it…
"Hi Johnny, a good suggestion by Luke re electronic ign : Powerspark ign modules are cheap and easy to fit( Do not get the red and black wires connected up wrong way - will blow the module), available off their website. I think this is what you need,…"
"Thanks for that Niall. Appreciate it. I'll check it out at my next opportunity. -JB"
"Get a electronic ignition set at fit it. Cut out a lot of issues. Cheap and easy to fit. "
Hello all - This is my first post here and I’ve a lot to learn about the mechanics of cars, so bear with me. I have a lovely 1973 Spitfire Mk IV that I’m having some difficulty starting. One day it was running fine and the next it decided not…
"Thanks Simon. Good to be here. Happy Christmas and a happy new year. "
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Hi Johnny, welcome to the club and look forward to seeing you in the New Year. Best wishes for Christmas and NY. Simon