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garion
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Your car is a: 1979 Fiat 124 Spider
Location: Phoenix, AZ

What is this?

Post by garion »

Hi all.. I'm about to get my head redone, and I ordered a gasket kit.. I know what all the gaskets are for, except for one:

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Can someone clue me in?
--John
1978 Fiat 124 Spider (for sale soon)
1979 Fiat 124 Spider
2007 Audi A4
Blog: http://www.technobabelfish.com
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manoa matt
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Your car is a: 1978 Fiat 124 Spider 1800
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Re: What is this?

Post by manoa matt »

That is an exhaust gasket. It goes between the exhaust manifold and downpipes. It is specific to 68-73 cars that have a 4-2-1 system. If you have a single downpipe comming off the cast iron exhaust manifold, then you don't need it.
garion
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That answer that! I have a 4-1.. Maybe someday I'll upgrade to something better.

Thank you!
--John
1978 Fiat 124 Spider (for sale soon)
1979 Fiat 124 Spider
2007 Audi A4
Blog: http://www.technobabelfish.com
narfire
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garion wrote:Maybe someday I'll upgrade to something better.
A 4-2-1 is a bolt on improvement for your engine. The weight of the thing might make shipping a bit pricey, but check the usual places and see if a car is being parted out nearby. I'd think the thing would be kind of inexpensive as well as an owner might have upgraded to headers.
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garion
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I know.. I just have stuff thats higher priority right now... The shock towers need attention, and I should get new tires...

Just trying to get it road worthy now, and then worry about performance/looks.
--John
1978 Fiat 124 Spider (for sale soon)
1979 Fiat 124 Spider
2007 Audi A4
Blog: http://www.technobabelfish.com
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