Hi everybody,
I'm coming to the end of a 2 year "renovation, tidy up, sort out, put right" of my previously abused and very unhappy 1981 1500 Spitfire. The car is now a really usable classic with various sensible upgrades ( better brakes, etc etc.) and I am really happy with it.
Question 1 : should I re-instate the missing engine valances ?? I have read various articles suggesting leaving them off, others say they improve engine cooling as well as the obvious keeping the engine a little cleaner from muck thrown up. I do have the radiator ones fitted.
Question 2: I am running with K & N filters and have read that all engines prefer "cold air" supply through the carbs hence the hoses on the original Triumph air filter, should I run some form of hose to supply the K & N's with cooler air ??I am trying to ensure the carbs run at their optimum re performance and fuel economy.
Any comments would be welcome, thanks, Tony.