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Wedge TR8 Headers: Rimmers versus Woody/TSI

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Buy the stinkin tubes and let me know
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Yes-the gas tank, and exhaust are in but the rear suspension needs the shocks bolted in to be complete. (I reinstalled the springs after having them sit uncompressed for a year, and even with the weight of the car the axle, the rear suspension needs to settle before I can stretch the shocks enough to bolt them in! I may need to add some weight to the trunk, too bad Tdskip (AKA Tom) lives so far away, he has tons of spare triumph parts)

So what was the question? I have A/C on my car (and it needs a charge, but works) What is the question about the bracket?
 
There's a stud on the drivers side factory manifold that helps hold the pump bracket.
Randy's concerned it is needed and what to do with it if headers are used.

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GBRandy said:
OK.... But how come some Brit back in the late 70's decided that support bracket was necessary and now some hot shot Amereecan says we don't need no stinkin bracket?
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Randy -

Paul (Brosky) has the TR8 I built. The A/C bracket was moved to a point on the block, if I recall. Thought I might have a picture here, but can't seem to locate.

Paul?
 
I think the Wedge is still in hibernation at Woody's.
 
You won't need the rod, but if you still feel the need to have one, I suggest bending up a new support rod that mounts under one of the header bolts or to the engine mount bracket. I just finished fabricating a new set up to locate the power steering pump on a friend's car. He has a Buick 215 timing cover and lots of shiny pulleys that prevented using the stock brackets to locate the pump. Boy it gets tight under there in a hurry.
 
Yeah, I thought it was overkill, and it sure makes adjusting the belt a pain!
 
I don't use mine then I also have it turned off at the computer
 
Mine's in storage, but not for much longer if this weather keeps up.
 
Put a plate covering the EGR pipe on top of the intake after you remover the Whole thing. Becareful the wraping is asbestos.
 
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