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Do you have any recommendations of a good mappable ignition system? Does anything else need to changed to adapt to the increased power? Thank you!

Hello it is 1972 so is quite an early model I think

Thank you very much for all your help and advice. I have viewed and bought the car. Unfortunately the advert was incorrect as it stated single carb when in fact it does have twin. I am sure I will be a regular on here now trying to learn from everyone's experience :). It does need some minor rust repairs. The paint code shows as emeral green 65 but the seller bought some 65 which is a different shade so I will have to try and get some matched paint. The first jobs are the passenger door glass needs replacing and the hood, both supplied by the seller but need fitting. Just obtaining transport quotes now. Thanks again everyone!

I set out for a 1500 as well but it was just this one looked a good deal. Engine is FH..4940HE

Perhaps a twin carb upgrade would be better?

Thanks for your help and advice. The current owner is not too sure on the carburettor history. Is it unusual to have single carb on the 1300? I think I read the USA market may of had single fitted as standard. Would you recommend spending out for 1500 upgrade? The 1300 engine in there now appears to have had quite a bit of recent refurbishment.

Hello I am new to the forum and currently looking to buy a Spitfire. I was originally looking for a mk IV 1500 for the higher power and torque but have seen a really nice example of a mk IV 1300 at a reasonable price It has single carb with an FH ....HE engine. I have read the pros and cons of each engine but am looking for any reassurance anyone has to go for the 1300. Any help or advice would be much appreciated Thanks Jon